MOVE YOURSELF – HOW AN INTERNATIONAL MOVE CAN ENHANCE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY

Susannah Timlin 22nd June 2013Oxford Alumni Careers Conference

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AGENDA

• 1.0 Introduction

• 2.0 International mobility

• 3.0 Why move?

• 4.0 Where to?

• 5.0 What’s stopping you?

• 6.0 How to move

• 7.0 Summary

• 8.0 Discussion

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1.0INTRODUCTION

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Introduction

Susannah Timlin – Group Head of Talent Attraction and Global Mobility

Hays is the world’s leading recruiting expert in qualified, professional and skilled work. We employ over 7,800 staff in 240 offices across 33 countries. Last year we placed around 55,000 people in permanent jobs and nearly 182,000 in temporary positions.

Hays works across 20 areas of specialism, from healthcare to telecoms, banking to construction and education to technology, covering the private, public and not-for profit sectors.

Our recruiting experts deal with 150,000 CVs every month and more than 50,000 live jobs globally at any one time.

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2.0INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

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Chronic levels of unemployment in many areas, while simultaneously industries and countries struggle to find enough highly skilled individuals to fill the opportunities already available

Professional jobs market becoming truly global – developing hubs of excellence for specific industries

“50% growth in number of international work assignments predicted by 2020” Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ Talent mobility Report 2020

Estimated 200 million people across the globe living and working abroad, more than double the figure 25 years ago

Global employment market International experience increasingly seen as critical for senior leadership roles within major organisations

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New ways to move

1. Short-term assignments

2. Project-based assignments

3. International commuting

4. Development rotation

5. Reverse transfers

6. No fixed abode

7. Intra-country mobility

8. One-way relocation

9. Virtual mobility

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3.0WHY MOVE?

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Reasons to relocate

1. Better career opportunities

2. New life experiences

3. Greater earning potential

4. Improved long-term career prospects

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4.0WHERE TO?

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Hays Global Skills Index

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Popular destinations

USA UAE AUSTRALIA CANADA

Popularity of certain locations for professionals is no longer based on geography alone. Global hubs of excellence for particular industries are increasingly becoming the key draw.

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5.0WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?

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Barriers to relocation

• Attitude

• Family

• Immigration

• Tax

• Financial package

• Economy

• Employment opportunity

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6.0HOW TO MOVE

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How to move

• Research locations

• Talk to friends and family

• Explore options within your firm

• Network

• Apply to online advertisements

• Use a recruitment consultancy

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7.0SUMMARY

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SUMMARY

Significant changes in the global employment market in the last 10 years mean that there has never been a better time to explore international career opportunities.

Professional opportunities exist both in traditional “ex-pat” locations and new markets. Working abroad can be undertaken in innovative ways. Barriers within the global employment market are being broken down.

If you want to propel your career within a major global organisation, an international move is no longer optional, it is essential.

Move yourself!

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8.0DISCUSSION

Susannah Timlin

susannah.timlin@hays.com

+44 (0)20 7391 6645

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THANK YOU