How To Assist Migrant Workers To Find Employment In A New Country
If you are contemplating migrating to a new country, one of your priorities will be to find employment.
Whilst it can be a challenging and intimidating process, you have the benefit of technology today with the use of the internet.
There is a myriad of internet sites that can help you to find an online employment site as your first point of contact.
So before you arrive in your new country and get bogged down with finding a place to live, settling the kids into a school and finding out the nearest doctor, supermarket, and so on, start your search now and take advantage of the many online facilities.
Search for the city and state you are relocating to and if possible find out more about the general area you are moving to, as it always helps to find employment close to home, especially in a city where traffic can be a major concern.
Make sure your resume is up-to-date, reads well and is in a good format, and remember to check and double-check your spelling and grammar.
The next task is to register on all the major employment websites of your destination country and get your C.
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Most sites have a list of categories to choose from and you can opt to register in the area you are going to live and also the type of employment suited to your experience and skills.
Whilst you are online searching for information about the area you are moving to, keep an eye out for other personnel agencies and register your details with them.
Even if you are only able to find a part-time or temporary position to begin with, at least you have an income and will be establishing some contacts.
It definitely pays to look out for the non-profit Government sites, as many of these will not only have positions they are hiring for, but often have a section where local businesses can advertise openings.
Once you have settled in your new area, it is a good idea to get a feel of the local community, how the public transport works and what community services are available.
The library can be a great source of information for your local area and another place where you can put up a notice that you are looking for employment.
At the library and other public places you will have the opportunity to meet others and you can start making connections.
From those connections you can start to establish a network of contacts and let them know that you are looking for employment.
Be sure to ask for people's help and advice - most often people are willing to assist.
Before leaving your current employment, make sure you have permission to use your employer's name and contact details for future references.
These references will be important as you will be in a new place where nobody knows anything about you.
It will definitely help if any potential employer can make contact with any of your previous employers and personal referees that will vouch for you, both personally and professionally.
Good luck!
Whilst it can be a challenging and intimidating process, you have the benefit of technology today with the use of the internet.
There is a myriad of internet sites that can help you to find an online employment site as your first point of contact.
So before you arrive in your new country and get bogged down with finding a place to live, settling the kids into a school and finding out the nearest doctor, supermarket, and so on, start your search now and take advantage of the many online facilities.
Search for the city and state you are relocating to and if possible find out more about the general area you are moving to, as it always helps to find employment close to home, especially in a city where traffic can be a major concern.
Make sure your resume is up-to-date, reads well and is in a good format, and remember to check and double-check your spelling and grammar.
The next task is to register on all the major employment websites of your destination country and get your C.
V.
lodged.
Most sites have a list of categories to choose from and you can opt to register in the area you are going to live and also the type of employment suited to your experience and skills.
Whilst you are online searching for information about the area you are moving to, keep an eye out for other personnel agencies and register your details with them.
Even if you are only able to find a part-time or temporary position to begin with, at least you have an income and will be establishing some contacts.
It definitely pays to look out for the non-profit Government sites, as many of these will not only have positions they are hiring for, but often have a section where local businesses can advertise openings.
Once you have settled in your new area, it is a good idea to get a feel of the local community, how the public transport works and what community services are available.
The library can be a great source of information for your local area and another place where you can put up a notice that you are looking for employment.
At the library and other public places you will have the opportunity to meet others and you can start making connections.
From those connections you can start to establish a network of contacts and let them know that you are looking for employment.
Be sure to ask for people's help and advice - most often people are willing to assist.
Before leaving your current employment, make sure you have permission to use your employer's name and contact details for future references.
These references will be important as you will be in a new place where nobody knows anything about you.
It will definitely help if any potential employer can make contact with any of your previous employers and personal referees that will vouch for you, both personally and professionally.
Good luck!
