Born Globals: Take Your Career International with EURES

One of the best things about living in Europe is that citizens are able to live and work in any of the 27 EU Member States. This isn’t only a great thing for jobseekers, as employers are also able to thrive under these conditions.

What are ‘born global’ companies and what can they mean for professionals in Europe? Read on for more information.

Born global: what it means.

A ‘born global’ company is one which is designed for intensive international activities from inception. Across Europe, about one fifth of young enterprises are ‘born global’ companies. Born global companies are usually small and they are often technology-oriented, operating in sectors like #digital and #engineering, but there are also born globals in very traditional sectors such as shoe manufacturing. What born globals share in common is that they are innovative, young and dynamic.

What makes born global companies different?

Most people can think of successful companies, like BT, Microsoft, or Siemens, which operate internationally and have become household names. However, these companies initially found success in their own home markets before expanding overseas.

In contrast, born global companies go international within only a few years of inception, even while remaining quite small and potentially nearly unknown in their home territories.

Business experts say born-global companies merit ‘much more attention’ than they are currently receiving, as they take an important role in the economy and create new jobs, so it’s a good idea to learn more about this business model.?

Are born global companies right for you?

What kind of jobseeking candidate are you? Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to shaping new business ideas, products, and services? Do you enjoy working in young teams, and with colleagues across organisations, countries or even continents? Does using your creativity and searching for solutions make work meaningful for you?

Professionals who can speak multiple languages are an ideal fit for companies built on globalisation, as you’ll be able to communicate efficiently in multiple markets. However, if language skills are not your strong suit, fear not. You can find free language courses and advice on the EURES Job Mobility Portal today.

With many born globals being tech-oriented, consider whether a career in this field could benefit you. Have you received training in the technology sector and are eager to put your skills to use? If not, it’s never too late to upskill for the job market with EURES.

Where can you find born global companies?

Internationally active companies often look for new staff in the country they want to make business in. EURES can facilitate such cross-border matching.

Logitech is a great example of a tech company which was 'born global', being founded by one Swiss and two Italians who envisioned their company as a new global venture. The company began with two headquarters, in Switzerland and the United States, and later developed into Ireland and Taiwan.

Cochlear, a company that produces implants for the deaf, is another example of a 'born-global' firm, which has technological partners in Switzerland and Germany.

With just a few clicks, you can find work for both of these companies and many more with EURES.

Are you ready to take your career global ?

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