[ID:0270]Finding a job abroad takes persistence, good qualifications, contacts and a measure of luck. You may be asked to "leave yesterday," or it may take 12 months to place you in your post once you have been offered a position. Compared to a job in North America, the verification process and pre-departure activities for an overseas posting may be lengthy, especially if your employer is situated overseas. This article contains the following:
- Who Makes the Hiring Decisions?
- What to Watch Out For During the Hiring Process
- The Contract
- Lead Times For Finding International Work
- Sample Lead Times in Finding an International Job
Who Makes the Hiring Decisions?
Contrary to what you might logically expect, the human resources department rarely makes the international hiring decisions. These decisions require in-depth knowledge of the position and an expertise in assessing the International IQs of job applicants, and the HR department is not often qualified to consider applicants based on this complex range of factors.
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