Working Overseas - Overview
Psych-Recruitment was developed for psychologists interested in working internationally and employers who wish to access overseas labour markets. Each year we help dozens of professionals realise dreams of relocating to a new country, to experience a different way of life and new ways of working.
What does International Recruitment Involve?
For both employers and job seekers recruiting internationally necessitates additional knowledge and processes. For employers there is the complexity of understanding a plethora of differently named qualifications, diverse training and professional regulatory systems and how to conduct robust credential checking and offshore selection processes. Not managed correctly good candidates get missed or become lost in, or frustrated by inadequate recruitment processes. Psych-Recruitment understands overseas qualifications and regulatory systems and the nature of service delivery in a range of countries. In addition, innovative and robust systems of credential checking and candidate support are offered, all aimed at addressing the barriers and blocks to sourcing needed skills.
For the jobseeker not having adequate local knowledge is often an impediment to making good decisions regarding whether a position, an employer, a location or a country will adequately match career aspirations or lifestyle needs. Guidance on local professional practice and service delivery is also crucial to ensure that good applications are drafted and to enhance recruitment interview performance. Generally there is just one chance with an employer so Psych-Recruitment pays particular attention to this aspect to help candidates give their best.
Don’t forget to consider the locations!
Beyond employment it is also vital to consider whether a particular location will meet lifestyle needs. It can be easy to get carried away with the idea of living and working abroad and to forget to consider whether a town or city is really suitable to your requirements. If relocating with family it is also important to explore whether a particular location will adequately meet all parties needs, whether a partner’s vocational requirements or a family member’s educational needs. As settlement is as equally important as job procurement, Psych-Recruitment will focus on this aspect throughout the process.
Is it affordable and what about Immigration Visas?
Fundamental to working overseas is the ability to financially afford the relocation and the ability to obtain the necessary immigration visas for all parties migrating. While the jobs we market to an overseas job seeker will be support immigration there are also personal criteria that need to be met such as age, health and demonstrating good character. Psych-Recruitment will help you to obtain the information you need to determine immigration eligibility. In terms of funding migration we can also help you to develop a budget of likely costs and provide an indication as to whether any assistance from a particular employer may be available.
As New Zealand is our main destination for overseas candidates in the remainder of this section of the website we will provide an overview of working and living in New Zealand.
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