Are you planning to relocate soon? If you live in America, you might plan to move abroad in the near future. Or you may decide to relocate to the United States from another country. It’s certainly going to be an exciting time in your life. But will you be able to continue following your same career path?

Whether you’re moving into financial district apartment buildings in New York City or you intend to live and work in London or Paris, just know that it’s possible to stick to your current career path. In fact, we’d like to share some practical tips to help make it possible.

Take a moment to read over our suggestions. They will help you continue on your current career path no matter where you happen to live in the world.

Following Your Career Path to New York City

Let’s say you have a background in international finance. Since many people consider New York City to be the financial capital of the world, it makes sense to desire to relocate to this bustling city. But you might not think it’s going to be easy to find a job and stick to your same career path. With the right tips, anything is possible.

For starters, you’ll need to find a place to live. Working in finance means you put in long hours and have lots of disposable income at your fingertips. You’ll want to live in a luxurious setting and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Luxury apartments in NYC aren’t cheap but they are definitely worth it when you can afford to live a good life. Some of our top recommendations include Sky Residences, TF Cornerstone, 19 Dutch, and others. Our favorite recommendation is 15 Cliff about whom you can find more information here.

As far as the job hunt goes, you’ll need to focus on getting plugged into the city. See if you have any contacts that can help you land a job before moving to the Big Apple.

If not, you should begin your international job search the on websites like Monster, Career Builder, and other job sites. Create a resume based on the local English spellings. As an example, spell words like humor using the American-style not the UK styled humor. If you find that you need further help building your resume, ARC Resumes is a great place to start. 

Most important of all, you need to master the job interview process. The only way you’ll earn a position in your dream city is if you can convince the interviewers that you’re worth the time and attention. So beef up your resume and learn the gift of gab. You’ll go a long way in sticking to your career path while moving to a new country.

Following Your Career Path to European Cities

Moving abroad is going to be similar to moving to New York City as far as sticking to your career path is concerned. You’ll need to follow a very similar timeline in order to land a job in the city that you’ve always wanted to live in.

Some excellent instructions to consider include the following:

• Know the labor laws in that foreign country. Companies are subject to their countries’ labor laws. Wherever you work, it’s vital to know your rights and responsibilities as employees of that country and company.
• Companies in your home country may have different employment policies from the ones abroad. For example, passing preemployment drug testing may be a thing of the past for many workplaces nowadays, but you shouldn’t assume the same in a foreign workplace. Do your research about the rules and regulations of your company and the foreign country where you’re planning to move.       
• Choose the city of your dreams. You only live once so you might as well move to the city that you’ve always wanted to live in.
• Clue yourself in to the local customs. Do your best to meet people in the area and find out if there are any companies hiring in your area of expertise.
• Begin your international job search at home. You should narrow down a list of potential employers in the city that you intend to move to. If not the city itself, find employers that are relatively close to your area of interest.
•   Ask for a foreign transfer. Does the company you work for have an office in the city you plan to move to? If so, you can request a foreign transfer to find out if they will offer you an overseas assignment.
• Master your resume creation and interview skills. Your resume should be impeccable and your interview skills should show that you are personable and the right candidate for the job. If you master these areas you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect job. You can find some resume samples in this helpful article. 

Final Thoughts

Continuing on your career path in another country is more than possible if you prepare ahead of time. Use the tips and suggestions shared today to find a position online or offline in the city you’ve always wanted to live in. Life is short so you might as well enjoy yourself. Take the plunge and move to your new location without fear or regret and you’ll experience the good life and all it has to offer.