Overseas work 'offers graduates fresh opportunities'

Some graduates may soon be requiring euro exchange services following one expert's advice about working abroad.

Lizzie Fane, founder of ThirdYearAbroad.com, described how looking for employment opportunities outside of the UK could be the way forward.

She explained that working overseas may be advantageous for those hoping to get on the career ladder and expand their connections.

"There are opportunities abroad in large multinational organisations, and in industries such as travel, tourism and hospitality, which you would not necessarily be open to you in the UK," Ms Fane commented.

It was suggested that widening the job search to nations outside of Britain could lead to individuals expanding both their skills and their contacts.

Students were advised that working abroad may help them to develop an international network of business associates, as well as boosting their foreign language knowledge.

Ms Fane said: "Graduates have such a huge range of choice when looking for opportunities abroad."

She claimed that many foreign companies are keen to recruit English-speaking employees so they can "enhance their trade with English-speaking countries".

In addition, it was noted that many UK-based organisations have international offices and outposts across the globe that believe hiring recent graduates who are willing to travel and work anywhere can be beneficial.

Global payments may become increasingly popular in the years to come, as recent research by the Institute of Leadership and Management and Ashridge Business School revealed many graduates intend to move on from their current role.

A study found that more than half (57 per cent) of university leavers plan to depart their position within two years.

Meanwhile, 40 per cent hope to find a new job within the year and 16 per cent want to switch roles as soon as possible.

Source: Thomas Smith, Hifx.co.uk, Monday 18th July 2011