{"id":272,"date":"2019-10-08T12:45:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T11:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bham.ac.uk\/birminghamgraduate\/?p=272"},"modified":"2019-10-08T12:45:57","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T11:45:57","slug":"five-reasons-you-should-consider-teaching-abroad-after-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bham.ac.uk\/birminghamgraduate\/2019\/10\/08\/five-reasons-you-should-consider-teaching-abroad-after-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Five reasons you should consider teaching abroad after graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guest Blogger: LeAnna Porter, English First
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\u2018Just graduated and still unsure what direction you\u2019d like your career to move in? Teaching English overseas could be a great option that opens a world of possibilities! In this blog, LeAnna Porter from English First (an industry leader in language learning and teaching) summaries the five main reasons you should consider teaching abroad.\u2019 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Deciding to teach English overseas<\/a> is one of the best decisions you can make. It gives you a chance to live in a new country, immersing yourself in a new culture, it\u2019s an awesome way to travel to new places, and it gives you a regular salary and work experience whilst you\u2019re having the adventure of a lifetime. But the benefits don\u2019t stop there \u2013 by gaining international work experience, you\u2019re ensuring that you stand out from the crowd when you make your next career move. Keep reading to find out the top five ways that teaching abroad can benefit you.<\/p>\n

1: Global workforces are the future<\/strong><\/p>\n

You might be familiar with \u201cEmotional Quotient<\/a>\u201d (EQ) or emotional intelligence, but have you heard of \u201cWorld Quotient<\/a>\u201d (WQ)? WQ reflects the ability to understand the world and the people in it, regardless of cultures, borders of beliefs.<\/p>\n

With employers looking for people who can fit into their international offices, gaining valuable work experience with an overseas employer is a great way to get the edge on the competition.<\/p>\n

2: Get first-hand knowledge about the world<\/strong><\/p>\n

Living in a new country allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture which raises your awareness of diverse cultures, new languages and dialects, different lifestyles, and global issues. \u00a0Whether you return to your home country or continue your adventures abroad, you\u2019ll have gained invaluable experiences that will support your professional career.<\/p>\n

3: A multicultural workplace teaches valuable skills <\/strong><\/p>\n

Working in a multicultural environment is a great way to gain skills in effective communication and emotional intelligence. With a variety of perspectives & experiences at play, you\u2019ll find that your collaboration, empathy, cooperation, and communication skills grow. These are the soft skills that employers value.<\/p>\n

4: Gain a global mindset <\/strong><\/p>\n

Living abroad will help you develop respect and openness for alternate ways of life. We are all connected to each other and this global mindset will help you when working on multicultural teams or exploring diverse ways of thinking.<\/p>\n

5: Stand out from the crowd by learning new values \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Understanding cultural diversity and different cultural heritages, as well as appreciating the shared human experience, are values that increase your \u2018world quotient and help you stand out from the crowd in an incredibly competitive employment market. You\u2019ll bring new perspectives and ideas to the table, and provide innovative solutions, having experienced diverse ways of acting and thinking. Employers find this invaluable, and is one of the reasons 80% of employers are looking for people with international experience (QS Employer Survey).<\/p>\n

Taking your career to the next level by working overseas is a big decision, but it comes with huge rewards both for your day-to-day life and your career. Stand out from the crowd by teaching English abroad. Take the next step \u2013 apply now<\/a> to start your new adventure!<\/p>\n

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