Job searching in an unfamiliar market is uncomfortable. The formats, expectations and unspoken rules may all be different from what you know. The most common mistake is waiting until you feel ready.
Learn the local format
CV conventions vary between countries. Look at examples from your target industry, use your university careers service if you have one, and adapt rather than translate.
Talk to people before you apply
Short, respectful conversations with people already doing the work will teach you the vocabulary of the industry faster than any job description.
Every application teaches you something, even the ones that go nowhere.
Track what you learn
Keep a simple log of applications, responses and feedback. Patterns appear quickly, and they tell you what to change.
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Fardin Fahad is a London-based entrepreneur, writer and the founder of Studycation, a UK education consultancy that helps international students with education, careers and building a life in the UK.
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