With the economic crisis, it is going to become very hard to find a job, let alone being hired as a foreign talent. It is likely that a lot of countries will be preferring their citizens unless employers struggle to find the expertise locally. What then are the avenues for those who nurture the dream of starting a new life abroad after the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis?
Those jobs that never go out of style…
Nurses, teachers, engineers, IT specialists… There are jobs that seem to be on every country's skill shortage list. And while the economic crisis will mean less businesses will be hiring, the demand for nurses, for example, will be on the rise because of the health crisis. Canada, for example, has released a special visa for healthcare workers during the crisis. And Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom are all countries constantly recruiting nurses.
Furthermore, governments will also find innovative ways to strengthen the fragile economies across the world. This might mean investing in new economic ventures. So those of you who have special skills should be on the lookout. Just as the ones of you with highly specialised skills in artificial intelligence, fintech and similar industries- governments looking to boost innovation- like Qatar- might come up with new ways of attracting these talents.
Volunteer!
If the lockdown has given you a thirst to see more of the world, an option could be volunteering abroad. It is never too late to take a break for studying or working to discover another country. And while the job scene might undergo some changes, volunteering abroad will most likely not- although you might have additional medical tests to undergo to certify you are COVID-free!
So, do you want to teach English abroad? Are you a nurse or a doctor and you would like to put your skills to good use in a community that needs you? Or do you want to help out with new, innovative projects? A plethora of volunteering opportunities are available for those who might be interested.
Woofing- have you heard of it?
Woofing? What is that? Walking dogs? Helping in a veterinarian cabinet? Think again! World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a program that allows individuals from anywhere around the world to volunteer on organic farms and at the same time, get to know the local community. WWOOF farms are present all over the planet and they allow you to be part of a vibrant community of farmers and like-minded people longing for new experiences.
Working Holiday Visas (WHV)
Working Holiday Visas (WHV) are attracting more and more young people every year. These visa types allow you to work in a country while only discovering it. Typically, there are no restrictions on the type of work you can do. WHV holders can usually have temporary jobs and work in hostels, in restaurants while they discover their host country. The most popular countries for work holidays are Australia, Canada, New Zealand… But other countries do offer this possibility. Only thing, however: Most countries only offer WHVs to individuals up to 30 years old.
