How to find work abroad in countries like the UK, Canada and Australia?
In 2021 alone, 98,000 students immigrated to the UK from India to pursue their education. Amongst these, many even stayed back to pursue some form of employment in the UK under the new post-study Graduate Route. In the same year, more than 65,000 Indian immigrants were issued skilled worker visas by the UK. When we look into data pertaining to Canada, the numbers are even higher. Indian students account for a staggering 30% of international students in Canada. As of 2021, the number was as high as 2,17,000. Most of these students also work in Canada to make ends meet. The number of Indians working in Canada is even higher, with almost 100,000 Indians becoming Permanent Residents of Canada out of a total of 4,05,000 new immigrants in 2021.
One can only imagine the mass movement of people that happens between countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, and India. This movement is called immigration and can be traced to reasons like higher education, different job opportunities, and higher wages. One can even count reasons like better living conditions and easier access to many facilities and benefits.
This blog post explores the job opportunities available in countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia. It also talks about the different paths to get work permits and visas to go to these countries for work and studies.
Let’s look at how to find jobs abroad!
1. What is it like working abroad?
In most countries like the UK, Australia, and Canada, if you have a permanent job position then you will be paid a monthly salary and will also enjoy certain benefits. The work culture is dynamic and depends on the kind of job you are doing. In the case of students, in most countries, they are allowed to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Students are, therefore, paid on an hourly basis which they can collect every day, or on a weekly basis. Holistically speaking, the work environment is good in most places. Since organizations have to meet workplace codes, there are very strict rules about minimum wage and maximum work hours per day. Good infrastructure is an added benefit.
2. What is the best program to work abroad for a year?
There are three types of programs through which an applicant can seek some form of work abroad. First, under the Student Visa, students can work on a part-time basis. The second option is to apply for a work permit. In fact, the work permit is given to those applicants who have already been appointed for a job in the destination country. Last and the best option is to apply for Permanent Residency. Through this, one can easily work in any district/province of a country and will enjoy almost all the benefits as a citizen of that country.
3. Does one need travel insurance for working abroad?
Travel insurance is only required for people who are visiting a country for the purpose of travel. As for those coming to a country for employment purposes, they must have medical insurance done from one of the certified medical centres in the destination country. However, in most cases, the employers provide assistance in procuring medical insurance.
4. What is the type of visa required to work in Australia? What are the requirements?
In Australia, there are many visa types available and there are even more options available when counting the sub-categories of these visas. For example, there is a visa known as an ‘Open Work Permit’ which is the 482 visa subclass. In this type of visa, the employer directly hires the applicant. Another type of visa is called the ICT, or the Intra Company Transfer. Under this visa type, an employee who already has a job in a certain company in their native country can apply to migrate to another branch in Australia, provided there is such a branch.
5. Is it possible to work abroad as a nurse without experience in Australia?
Yes. It is possible, but with certain conditions. Firstly, students who have completed a nursing course in Australia are eligible to work there without experience. Secondly, if there is a demand in Australia for nurses from different countries such as India, then one can easily work there without experience. In the second case, the nurses have to perform a few activities to gain licenses and permits to practice in Australia. Nonetheless, the employer is most likely to take care of this part of the process. Countries like the UK invite nurses in a timely manner. Such an invitation can help you find a job very quickly and easily.
6. What are the jobs available for Indian immigrants on work permits in Australia?
Currently, there is a high demand for IT professionals and people with expertise in Accounting in Australia. Even when it comes to skilled jobs such as professions like electricians, plumbers, etc. are also in quite high demand in Australia.
7. What type of CV is required to apply for jobs in countries abroad?
The biggest mistake that people make while applying for jobs abroad is that they use the same CV that they use in their native countries. It is imperative to check the type of CV that is used in different countries. Additionally, it is also important to start using LinkedIn in a proper way so that one can stay connected to different company personnel in countries abroad.
8. Can one find a job even before leaving for Australia from India?
Yes. One can easily find a job before leaving for Australia from India. However, it depends on the efforts put in by the applicant. One needs to be extremely careful of the type of cv, correct phone numbers, accurate particulars, and other such aspects of the application.
9. Is it easier to find a job in Australia or Canada?
While it is very difficult to compare the two countries in terms of finding jobs as both of them have multiple districts/provinces, and each one of them has different and distinct requirements, wage scale, and cost of living. But if we look at the immigration data of India, it shows that most Indians prefer moving to Canada. This may be because of reasons like higher wages and lower cost of living, cultural similarities, and convenience in procuring visas, and ease of traveling.
10. Can one get a skilled job while they are on a study visa in countries like Australia, Canada, and the UK?
Yes. However, the practical possibilities are very low. In most cases, applicants will get blue-collar jobs and then they can slowly pave their way to getting skilled jobs. However, if one possesses skills that are in high demand in the destination country, then one may find skilled jobs in these countries.
11. Can an Indian worker get a permanent Canadian work visa?
Yes. Indian workers can get a permanent work visa in Canada. However, the process is very complicated and long. One needs to have a few years of experience and credibility. It may also be possible to procure such a work permit through the employer. Therefore, it is advisable to keep track of the latest immigration news of Canada.
13. What are the highest-paying jobs in Canada for Indians?
Some of the highest-paying jobs in Canada for Indians include telecommunication technicians, nurses, carpenters, plumbers, skilled IT professionals, and even accountants.
14. If someone has a written job offer to come to Canada, what permit is one qualified for? Can they eventually become eligible for the Canada PR?
When an individual receives a job offer, they can apply for a Canadian work permit. If the employee wants, they can also apply for an LMIA. Moving ahead, once someone has a Canadian work experience of at least 1 year, they become part of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Under the CEC program, one can apply for Canadian PR. The Canadian Government holds timely draws where CEC applicants are given high preference.
15. What kind of jobs are available for Indians who are only 10+2 qualified in the UK?
There are various jobs available for Indians who are only 10+2 qualified in countries like the UK. Some of the high-paying jobs include warehouse workers, factory workers, farm workers, and even department store staff.
16. Can one work as a freelancer during their study abroad?
Freelancing is one of the best options to work during their study abroad. One can easily do such jobs without having to worry about anything.
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