Episode 8: International Career Building with Wendy O'Mara

Career-Defining Moments

29-08-2023 • 53 mins

Curious to explore a career in another country, but not sure how to? Get ready for this great chat with Wendy O’Mara about her work in HR, relocation and recruitment plus hear about her own relocation experience.

In this wonderful and honest chat, we share lots of examples from our own international moves, and some insider tips you want to make sure to consider for your own overseas career adventure.

Some of the things we cover: • How to run a successful business with your husband or wife • International recruitment tips for both candidates and employers • How to create a better relocation and onboarding experience for internationals • The power of a single touchpoint when moving through a complex work or recruitment process • How homesickness can really change your international career experience • The challenges and opportunities that open up when you follow a partner overseas • The different drivers that can fuel a big career move • How the practical parts of an international career often stop people from following their dreams • How to assess the pros and cons of an international work opportunity • Timing and its importance in any career move • Career matching and building a meaningful talent pipeline for your business

Wendy’s top career tips

  1. 1. Choose your partners wisely 2. Don’t be naïve – it will cost money, time and energy to make great things happen! 3. Dare to make the decision or the jump, it might just work out!

Resources:

  • • Feeling stuck on what’s next in your career? Start by downloading the free career checklist via ⁠https://www.thebridgecoaching.com.au⁠ or book a free chat with Emmy. • Connect with Wendy via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyomara/ or check out their websites https://engineeredmoves.com/ and https://www.contourpersonnel.com.au/