guitmz Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hello I've been wanting to leave Brazil, that's a fact. I'm finishing my bachelor degree (information systems) but I really don't care if I have to interrupt it and finish it somewhere else, that's not a problem. The fact is I'm skilled (programming, devops, solid experience overall in IT) and I have great english but I think I lack something because I've been applying for positions (mainly listed at StackOverflow Careers) and I always get a negative answer. I was interviewed a few times but still nothing. I wanted to ask if you guys have any tips for me on this, I'm looking for jobs in Ireland, Holland, New Zealand, Australia and pretty much any other countries that are somewhat "friendly" with foreigners. I can start working from Brazil (remote) or relocate directly, I don't really mind. If you need to see my resume, let me know and I will forward it to you. Thanks in advance EDIT: I've been working in the field since 2010, not counting my personal experience. EDIT 2: Anyone here works remotely with IT or works in a company that hires globally to give me a better picture of the subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctebah Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 A lot of foreign employers will look for some sort of experience from your home country. I would suggest you try and get a job in your country to gain at least some experience and while you're doing that you should be applying for jobs abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitmz Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 A lot of foreign employers will look for some sort of experience from your home country. I would suggest you try and get a job in your country to gain at least some experience and while you're doing that you should be applying for jobs abroad. I've been working in the field since 2010, not counting my personal experience. I've edited the OP with this detail, sorry I forgot to mention it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagerd0g Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Some of these countries (like Australia) may require you to get a work visa before attempting to visit. Let's say you went to visit, immigration will ask you the purpose of being there. If you tell them to work, they will ask for the work visa and if you don't have one, they possibly could send you back home. I'd look into each country's requirements first. Some companies based out of these countries could grant you a temporary work visa so you can go. Working remotely... I don't think there would be a problem since you're not physically in the country. Although, I'm not familiar with the countries you mentioned but you might need a social insurance number for tax purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitmz Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yes, I know all that, I have no problems getting a tourist visa for an interview or whatever. The taxes are different everywhere but since they hire people from all over the world (a lot of companies in the places I mentioned do that, I've checked and a few only hire remote people) I believe that's something that can be solved after "we sign the contract". The thing is I'm usually not called even for an interview, so I don't know what I'm really doing wrong since I have the skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I tried applying on major websites (monster.com bullhornreach careerbuilder, country specific career sites, among others) have 3 different (legal) nationalities didn't help. Most companies will only hire abroad IF n amount of experience is worth the hassle. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian M. Veteran Posted March 24, 2015 Veteran Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yes, I know all that, I have no problems getting a tourist visa for an interview or whatever. The taxes are different everywhere but since they hire people from all over the world (a lot of companies in the places I mentioned do that, I've checked and a few only hire remote people) I believe that's something that can be solved after "we sign the contract". This may be your problem. If you have to get a tourist visa for an interview, you aren't going to be eligible to work in that country. Unless you're very lucky in some of the visa "pools" that come countries operate. For a company, hiring somebody (or at least, trying to hire somebody) who doesn't have a work visa can be a right headache, and usually isn't worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 This may be your problem. If you have to get a tourist visa for an interview, you aren't going to be eligible to work in that country. Unless you're very lucky in some of the visa "pools" that come countries operate. For a company, hiring somebody (or at least, trying to hire somebody) who doesn't have a work visa can be a right headache, and usually isn't worthwhile. Yup, what I said above. In most of the jobs I applied most said "if you are not a citizen/hold a valid work permit" you will be flagged as ineligible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitmz Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yeah but i was applying for positions that hired globally, thats why this is not an issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitmz Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yup, what I said above. In most of the jobs I applied most said "if you are not a citizen/hold a valid work permit" you will be flagged as ineligible" even companies that hires globally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 even companies that hires globally? Dude, i've applied at coca cola, pepsi, mining companies, ATT, goldcorp, nutella, to name a few... SOME of the jobs they offer have that "disclosure" while others didn't. (this was in environmental/mining) You should start applying to "big companies" in your field to get to know the "know-how". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tantawi Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I am an Egyptian front-ed developer, and have been in your boat many times, I can sum my experience in these few points: - For a company located in the countries you listed, to hire a person who is neither a citizen or a permanent resident, is a big step that is both (very) costly and time consuming for them. Hiring you can cost them, for example, three months of your salary, so what if you leave them after a year? this is what they think about. - From my personal experience, larger/international companies will tend to hire foreigners mostly for management positions, not for technical positions. You have more chance at smaller companies or startups. - Countries where you have higher chance to be hired: Germany, Sweden, Austria, Australia. Countries where it is very hard to be hired in: Switzerland, UK, USA. (due to quota systems and other limitations on outsiders). - What I can advice you if you are good is to keep applying and don't give up, you will success eventually. To find an employer that you like and able to go through the process to hire you is around 5% chance from all your applications. (again, from my personal experience as an Egyptian, your millage may vary). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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