Getting a job when you migrate within your own territories can be complicated; Carrying out this search in other contexts and countries with different cultures and climates, other cuisine, hiring processes, different regulations and laws in contexts with people with other identities and ways of being can sometimes be a difficult process to assimilate. These are situations that can generate a lot of insecurity, but they can also be a rewarding long-term experience due to the benefits received as learning.
Latin Americans are recognized abroad for their perseverance and hard work. However, in order to work internationally, some “obstacles” must be faced, such as: “…difficulties with visas and language skills are the main obstacles to overcome. Without these ‘problems’, how to begin the search?” (Elempleo.com)
The first thing that Betty Encinales, a recruitment expert, warns is that the migrant who wants to work abroad should look for information about the country where she wants to live. And if he has the possibility of doing an internship or volunteering in the chosen place, it helps with his future integration. Knowing in depth the immigration policies and the way of life of the place to which you intend to migrate is very important to avoid conceiving utopian ideas and avoid unpleasant surprises when you have arrived at the place.
On the other hand, according to Ximena Quiroga, specialist in selection processes at MPS Partners, she also recommends having your feet on the ground, that is: the person should not think that they will have the same professional status, unless the company directly ask for it. In addition, it is advisable to “inquire into the labor demand that exists in the country you want to go to. Knowing real job opportunities is vital to avoid false illusions” (Elempleo.com).
Other recommendations when trying to get a job is to contact companies directly in their respective Human Resources departments; verify the seriousness and legality of the companies and entities, this can be done at the embassies or consulates of the chosen country; Be informed broadly and clearly about the real possibility that exists towards hiring people from abroad. It should be noted that “it must be understood that the situation is generally not equal with the nationals. They are the ones who have priority for companies” (Elempleo.com)
To facilitate the job search process abroad, it is advisable, according to Encinales, to “think about intermediate foreign cities” since the main or popular cities such as London or New York have too much competition and it is more difficult to obtain a job. qualified and suddenly it is more viable to access jobs that locals do not want to do.
Finally, it is recommended to “look for work in small or medium-sized companies” that are interested in developing projects that need to be expanded into the migrant's native language. Well, “Large companies have too much demand and the selection processes are very long” (Elempleo.com)
In conclusion: It is advisable to look for countries where the demand for job offers related to the profession you have is high, for example, if you are a programmer and want to migrate to Australia because it is a country to which the person is best suited but , the labor market is better in Canada for this type of professional, one must evaluate very well and in balance which is the best alternative at the labor level. There are times when things must be put on a balance to analyze what is best.
It is important to compare; pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages of what you want and what benefits. They are decisions that mark and define the future according to the projection that is intended to be obtained. It is very important that decisions arise clearly from the definition of objectives that allow progress and obtain positive results.