Jumpstart Your Global Career with This Strategy

Last month Satrio Consulting presented Bincang Karir #2 (Career Talk #2) with Primawan Satrio, Software Engineer and Global Recruiter, to discuss the process of finding global career opportunities, particularly in Japan and Korea, and the challenges faced by Indonesian candidates, such as language proficiency, cultural differences, etc. Let's discuss them one by one.

What is the fastest way to work abroad?

Working abroad involves challenges like visa sponsorship and cultural adaptation. Some companies often welcome global candidates, but of course, it is costly to support relocation from other countries, especially in visa, sponsor, and relocation support.?

That’s why they tend to look for really high-quality candidates! Not just for the technical skills but also, for language, portfolio, and mostly leadership experience. Not forgetting that cultural differences also impact job opportunities and acceptance.?

So, what is the fastest way to work abroad?

Studying abroad; taking language school, or taking a bachelor/master's degree. Studying in the country of your interest can ease the process due to cultural understanding and language proficiency, thus enhancing job prospects.?

By doing so, the company will only need to give you visa support, so they could cut the expenses for at least a one-way flight, and sometimes a one-month apartment rent.?

Sneak-peek about Language School

Language schools are an alternative for those who want to take a bachelor's or master's degree and those who really want to continue their career in a new country so they can work straight after graduation.

The language school is designed to teach a specific language and develop communication skills. Offers programs for various proficiency levels and goals (travel, business, academic). The programs can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the intensity and learning goals.

As its name implies, language school focuses heavily on practical language skills like speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Often uses a communicative approach with interactive activities.?

Are there any scholarships for Language School?

Several learning institutions provide scholarships for their outstanding students. Some scholarships (which is a language school scholarship in Japan) are the JET Scholarship, Senmoto Foundation Scholarship, Kyoritsu International Foundation, Takayama International Education Foundation, Asahi Shimbun Scholarship, etc.

As the informations above, we also talk more about studying and working overseas (Japan and South Korea) at Bincang Karir #2 (Career Talk #2) with Primawan Satrio. To see the full conversation, watch the replay here. The conversation in X Space was fully conducted in Indonesia.