Project Description
Competition is high and in order to get yourself noticed by employers in Australasia or Asia, you are going to have to first understand what it is they are looking for exactly. Your résumé is a key document that will demonstrate your qualifications and employment history, your cover letter, if well written, will show your motivation, but so will every other candidate’s résumé and cover letter.
So, what can you do to increase your chances of getting hired in countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, or Australia? Here are 7 things that today’s employers in these locations are looking for:
1. Your audit & accounting or legal skills must be impressive
Your employment history will be checked via references and one of the main things a future employer will want to know is that your core skills are solid. Employers want to be able to build upon your existing skills, which is a benefit for you too, but your skills will probably be confirmed even before an interview.
2. You need to show a wiliness to learn
You will find a great number of roles in the financial sector and even indirectly (for example, financial services assurance). Generally speaking, not having financial services experience isn’t enough to not get hired. It is more important that you have the drive to continue with your professional development and not become complacent in your position. Show potential employers how you continue to improve your skills.
3. Are you flexible and able to cope with change?
It’s one thing applying for a job overseas, it’s another thing being able to adapt to the change. Employers will want to see that you are going to be able to thrive on your new life in a different country and that you are a versatile candidate who is able to handle the changes that arise in the job.
4. You must have insight into the company and the country
Remember how embarrassing it was when a certain politician thought the future King of England was the Prince of Whales? While you won’t be expected to know everything about the country you would like to move to, you should have enough knowledge to be able to back up your enthusiasm to move there.
You should also carry out sufficient research on the company. Make sure you are able to answer standard interview questions like “why do you want to move to Australia?” or, “what makes you want to work for this firm?”.
5. You will need to demonstrate your potential for future management
Companies that have positions to fill are going to have a list of business objectives and hiring you is a way for them to meet their goals. It might be that they are looking for candidates who will go on to be managers or even managers who have the potential to help the company expand into new locations.
Few employees want to hear that a candidate is going to move on when their contract ends, after all, they have invested time and money into their employees. Even if this is your plan, keep an open mind.
6. You must have excellent interpersonal skills
Accepting a new job abroad isn’t the same as accepting a job in your local area. In both scenarios, you will have to meet new colleagues, but when moving abroad you will be leaving behind your family and friends. Having exceptionally good interpersonal skills will allow you to easily create a new social network.
A candidate’s success will greatly depend on well-developed communication skills and interpersonal skills. An employer will gauge such skills by assessing your interaction with the interviewer.
7. You will need to possess a positive outlook on life
So many songs pop into your head when you think about this, but it is the most important thing that an employer will look for whether in Australasia or Asia, or any other region of the world. Employers need to hire those with a can-do attitude. Such people have a positive impact on the company. These friendly, optimistic employees find it easier to create new relationships and succeed.
If you are a lawyer or a chartered accountant looking to improve your earnings while working in a region of Australasia or Asia, you can visit our jobs portal to see all of the latest vacancies.
