6 Steps to Secure a Healthcare Job Overseas in 2023
<p>There has never been a better time to take your career overseas. The global demand for healthcare professionals is increasing, and international job opportunities are growing. But so is the competition. Take these six steps to get the edge over other applicants and secure your dream healthcare job overseas in 2023.</p> <h2>1. Create a Digital CV&nbsp;</h2> <p>Every detail is important to land that dream job. A digital CV makes it easy to keep all your information up-to-date and having it all on hand digitally saves time when applying for opportunities.&nbsp;</p> <p>Plus, it gives global organizations and recruiters quick access to your qualifications, experience, certificates and more to see how qualified you are for the roles.&nbsp;Sign up for a free TrueProfile.io membership today to create your Digital CV. If it is your first time creating a digital CV, check out our guide to creating the<a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/member/resources/ultimate-digital-cv"> ultimate Digital CV</a>!</p> <h2>2. Verify Your Documents &nbsp;</h2> <p>By verifying your documents before sending a job application, you will have an advantage over other applicants. It shows potential employers that you are who they say they are and can save them time and money during the hiring process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Following a surge in employment fraud throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, employers need verified credentials and identity verification from overseas job candidates, so why not get a head start?</p> <p>Some of the documents you should verify before you apply for a job:</p> <ul> <li>Your education</li> <li>Professional Information</li> <li>Identity</li> <li>Work Experience</li> <li>Licenses</li> <li>Good Standing Certificates</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>Get started with verification. Gather all the documents you need verified and upload them to your TrueProfile.io account. Once verified, you can store them as TrueProofs on your Digital CV.</p> <h2>3. Get Your Certifications</h2> <p>To work in some English-speaking countries, healthcare professionals must pass the <a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/member/resources/passing-ielts-healthcare-employment-overseas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">International English Language Test (IELTS)</a> or the <a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/member/resources/oet-what-you-should-know" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Occupation English Test (OET)</a>. These English tests determine your ability to communicate in English in native English-speaking countries.</p> <p><a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/member/training" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TrueProfile.io</a> has teamed up with Specialist Language Course (SLC) to offer our members preparation courses to help healthcare professionals achieve high scores in OET Medicine, OET Nursing, or IELTS exams.</p> <h2>4. Use a Healthcare Job Site</h2> <p>Specialized healthcare job sites offer tailored resources specifically for overseas healthcare opportunities. You will have access to all the tools you need to make your job search fast and effective, getting one step closer to that dream position.</p> <p>You can find hundreds of live international jobs on TrueProfile.io jobs from trusted international healthcare employers and recruiters. Members can find relevant jobs, be headhunted and access specialist support and advice.</p> <h2>5. Build a Professional Network</h2> <p>When looking for opportunities abroad, connecting with others in your industry who have already gained experience working overseas is a fantastic way to learn more.</p> <p>Joining relevant social media groups, attending virtual conferences, and connecting with other professionals can help build your knowledge and create a strong network of contacts.</p> <p>TrueProfile.io’s exclusive Facebook groups provide a space for members to connect with a diverse range of healthcare professionals based in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/indiahealthcareprofessionals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">India</a>, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/philippinehealthcareprofessionals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philippines</a>, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/uaehealthcareprofessional" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United Arab Emirates</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/saudiarabiahealthcareprofessionals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saudi Arabia</a>. You will have a chance to ask questions, exchange tips and ideas, interact with your peers and join conversations.</p> <h2>6. Prepare for Interviews</h2> <p>Good news! You completed steps 1 to 5, and now an employer wants to meet with you.</p> <p>Job interviews can be daunting, but it does not have to feel overwhelming. Taking the time to research the role and potential questions can help you ace that upcoming healthcare job interview! Also, be prepared for conversation starters that make it easier to share more about yourself and why you are the perfect fit for this position.</p> <p>Here are<a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/member/resources/healthcare-job-interview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 5 ways to prepare</a> and best practices for<a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/member/resources/five-best-practices-for-online-interviews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> online interviews</a>.&nbsp;</p> <h4>Boost your chances of securing a healthcare job overseas in 2023 with a TrueProfile.io account. &nbsp;</h4> <div class="is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" style="color:#f5f5f5;background-color:#00497a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Become a member for FREE today!</a></div> </div>