How to Find a Job Overseas, Part Two

On March 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I just came across this article that gives a great example of option #3 that I mentioned yesterday.

Hired! Putting your best face forward
When Marissa Anshutz moved from New York to England without knowing anyone, she found a new life, and a job.
By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer
Last Updated: March 4, 2009: 2:27 PM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — These days, finding a job is all about who you know. But what if you’re in a new city and you don’t know anybody?

Marissa Anshutz, 27, had a blossoming career in public relations in New York City, but the L.A.-native yearned to go even farther east.

“New York is great but I have to see what else is out there,” she said.

Despite having no network, no contacts and no leads in the worst job market in years, Anshutz packed her bags and moved to London, hoping to land a job at a U.K.-based firm.

Once she got there, Anshutz went to work researching PR companies in London, setting up meetings and introducing herself to potential employers.

Click here to read the rest. She’s in PR, and she probably pitched this story to CNN herself, which is a great example of her ability to reach out to American media.

Thanks Jojo for the link!