A new trend on the job market - relocation. How to prepare for work migration?
Finance and accounting professionals in particular are highly valued by multinational corporations that are looking for experts capable of managing complex financial operations in diverse markets. Education and possession of international professional credentials such as ACCA or CGMA play a key role in their recruitment.
Who is most likely to look for work abroad?
The key that unites relocating specialists is the prospect of rapid professional development and attractive salaries. Specialists can develop financial management skills in practice on a global scale and in accordance with international standards. Not without significance is the opportunity to establish contacts with experts from different countries, which leads to the exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices.
Who is most likely to choose to work abroad? The number one group is young professionals who still have little to hold on to at home and who, in addition to the above motivations, are looking for adventure, new challenges, new friends and interesting cultural experiences. Experienced professionals who have a growing sense of professional stagnation and are hoping for a quick promotion at a new company abroad are also eager to relocate. Employees of global corporations are highly likely to relocate when the relocation is related, for example, to large projects or programs that require their presence in another country.
How to plan a relocation?
No matter which group you are in, remember that relocating to a new country is a major commitment that requires careful planning and preparation. Here are a few points to watch out for:
- at the beginning, look at the job market and employment opportunities in your industry; compare salaries and benefit packages offered at different companies to make sure that relocation will be profitable for you;
- consult a recruitment company specializing in international employee transfers, as it usually has access to attractive job offers abroad, helps with formal matters, supports with practical advice on daily life and work culture in the new country;
- get prepared financially for relocation expenses, check the cost of living in the new country and secure a financial reserve for the first months after relocation;
- arrange the necessary paperwork, such as visa, work permit, health insurance, apartment rental, among others;
- take the appropriate steps to learn as much as possible about the new country, its culture, customs and social norms; openness to a new cultural environment is key to achieving a comfortable life and professional success;
- take care of your wellbeing - relocation is a big change that can be stressful,
- last, but not least, get the right international professional qualification that will give you the competence to work in the global market and open doors to top employers in any country.
A proper education is the foundation on which finance and accounting talents build their careers. However, academic education alone is often not enough. Global companies place high competency requirements on recruits, such as the internationally recognized ACCA, CFA or CGMA qualifications, which certify the ability to manage finance holistically and think strategically on a global scale. - notes Kamila Izdebska, Head of BPP Professional Education in Poland - If you need competencies in this area, we can help you get them. The ideal modern tool is the BPP HUB platform, which allows you to learn at your own pace with extensive support from expert tutors. The platform includes educational materials, interactive live courses and recordings of Course sessions. Learning can go hand in hand with preparation for the relocation.
Professional migration is becoming a trend in today's world, where mobility, flexibility and agile management of change (including personal change) rule the day. As globalization and the technological revolution transform labour markets, adaptability and also readiness to relocate are becoming key assets in a dynamically changing professional environment.
Article also published on focusonbusiness.eu/en/.