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BEST CAREER FOR INTERNATIONAL JOB ABROAD

What are some careers that involve international relations and how are they different from each other?

The foremost career involving international relations is becoming a diplomat of a country. As a diplomat, you are either posted in Missions (or Embassies) and Posts (Consulates, Rep. Offices etc) abroad or work in the Foreign Ministry back home. While in Missions/Posts, you may work broadly in the following fields: political, commercial, consular, cultural, press, administrative and education.

 

 

 

Of these, I would say that political work is the most important. It would mean dealing with bilateral political relations between the two countries (visits, agreements etc), external and multilateral relations of the country you are posted in and and also internal developments of the country of your posting. You start your career as Attache/Third Secretary and work your way up as Ambassador.

 

 

 

In many countries, professional diplomats become Foreign Ministers. When posted at the Foreign Ministry, you would mostly work in a territorial desk preparing talking points, briefs and reports.

The second career would be working as an international civil servant such as in the United Nations. The United Nations is like a secretariat where governments of the world meet to tackle problems of the world and prepare roadmaps for the future.

 

 

 

The work is in some sense similar to work in foreign ministries since it involves working with documents. At the international organisations,  you also have a lot of multilateral meetings.

 

 

The third career would be to work for think-tanks dealing with international relations. The think-tanks do analysis and research work and prepare reports, which are used as inputs by foreign ministries and international organisations.

 

 

 

 

The fourth career would be working in the international departments of universities. This would be an academic career, where you work as a researcher or a teaching staff.

The fifth career would be as a journalist covering international affairs. You could work for the audio-visual media or write articles for the print media.

 

3. Employment Sectors: Indians often find employment opportunities abroad in sectors like IT and software development, engineering, healthcare (nursing, doctors, etc.), education (teaching and research), finance and banking, hospitality and tourism, construction, and oil and gas industries, among others.

 

 

4. Recruitment Agencies: There are recruitment agencies and job portals that specialize in connecting Indian job seekers with international employers. These platforms can assist in finding suitable job opportunities abroad and navigating the application process.

 

 

 

5. Cultural Adaptation: Working abroad may involve adapting to a different culture, language, and work environment. It can be a rewarding experience but also challenging, requiring individuals to be open-minded, adaptable, and willing to learn.

 

 

 

6. Benefits and Challenges: Jobs abroad often offer competitive salaries, better career prospects, exposure to new technologies, and the chance to gain international work experience.

 

 

However, it may also involve being away from family and dealing with homesickness, adjusting to different work cultures, and overcoming language barriers.

 

 

 

Remember that the specific requirements and opportunities for jobs abroad can change over time, so it’s always a good idea to research up-to-date information on the country and industry you are interested in before pursuing a job abroad.

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