Looking for a job in another country? Start with these tips

January is usually a high time for job search, and the past month was no different. While a new year is a time for reflections and making new resolutions (and resumes), the start of this year comes with exceptional challenges for jobseekers with news of major layoffs and a rising cost of living. Whether urgent or not, hopefully you’ll find the resources below helpful in your journey towards your new opportunity.

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Want to relocate? Research 

If you’re looking for an opportunity in another country, there’s a lot of research that you should be doing. Starting with networking, researching the market you want to move to, and looking into resources that would make the move easier for you and your family. 

Career coach Amanda Davies shares some helpful pointers below, have a look: 

The tips above are a part of a longer, previously live chat with Amanda and Kim Araman , two LinkedIn Top Voices in Careers and Job Search, in which they shared their best practices on how job seekers can stand out to employers in today’s job market. Topics we discussed included: 

• Tips on resume formatting and sectioning; turns out you don’t actually need to include every single thing you’ve ever done in your career since high school. 
• Why applying to every single open role you see is not a good strategy, even if it looks like the solution to finding a job in a short time, as it quickly leads to burnout. It also becomes clear to potential employers that you’re not the right fit. 
• Self-reflection is important before starting this journey; what are you actually good at, how can you highlight these strengths and focus your efforts. 

Watch more on these tips and other questions from members answered by Kim and Amanda in the full chat here. 

The Jobs on the rise in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt 

Earlier in January we launched our annual Jobs on the Rise report, highlighting the fastest-growing titles in the past five years in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, based on LinkedIn data. Beyond highlighting growing jobs, the lists include free learning resources and links to open roles in each title. So make sure you give them a look. 

We also asked job search experts in the region about the tools professionals need to land fulfilling careers in an ever-changing job market. From tips for job searching in volatile times to climbing the career ladder, Scott Bond , Gaj Ravichandra , Kim Araman and Amanda Davies shared their takes on driving the career you want. Whether you’re considering a new role, actively trying to find your next play or are new to the workforce. Check out what they wrote here. 

• The university degree vs. skills debate. Here’s what people are saying. 
• There are warning signs that you're about to work with a "mean" manager. Here’s how to spot them.
• An early bird or a night owl: Can the time of day when we are most productive affect our work? Find out more here.

What are some of the tips you found handy when you were looking for a new opportunity? Share them in the comments below.