7 out of 10 Brazilians want to work for a foreign company without leaving the country

By Luciana Lima

More flexibility, a balance between personal life and career, fewer hours spent in traffic… there are many benefits that remote work can bring to professionals.

But, besides that, a home office can also increase career possibilities, either as a digital nomad or working for foreign companies without leaving the country.

And Brazilians are aware of this: 70% of people have already considered working remotely for a company outside the country.

At least this is what a survey conducted by the Possible Futures platform in partnership with the research company Opinion Box shows, which heard 2,170 people in February this year.

THREE OUT OF 10 BRAZILIANS ARE ‘HATERS’ OF THE LAST COMPANY THEY WORKED FOR

According to the survey, women are the most interested in the possibility of a new career: 64% of them would like to work abroad.

Among men, the percentage is 52%.

ENGLISH IS STILL A BARRIER AMONG BRAZILIANS

According to a Catho survey, less than 3% of the Brazilian population is fluent in English.

Not surprisingly, the lack of English proficiency is one of the main factors that make professionals even consider working for foreign companies (37%).

The lack of incentive and the fear of taking risks come next, tied at 19%.

The lack of knowledge about how to get the plans off the paper and be noticed by international recruiters is another obstacle for 59% of the people interested in the possibility – but the gap is more significant among professionals from lower classes.

This is because, according to the study, while 75% of people in the AB class claim to know what it takes to be found by foreign employers, among workers in the CDE class, the rate drops to 39%.

Finally, the possibility of an international career also plays a role when choosing a new job.

According to the survey, 50% of Brazilians say that the possibility of moving from Brazil influences the search for a new job.

Interestingly, this level is higher among the CDE classes (51%) than AB (44%).

THREE TIPS FOR WORKING FOR A FOREIGN COMPANY WITHOUT LEAVING THE COUNTRY

The report also provides tips on attracting foreign recruiters’ attention. See below:

• Have a solid virtual presence: Make a complete LinkedIn profile in English, considering how a recruiter would look for someone like you. Use keywords. And depending on your occupation, other important platforms must be present.
• Invest in networking: Are there specific companies you want to work for? Connect with people from these companies, and show your interest and knowledge.
• Study the moment of each country and industry: Which companies should expand to Brazil in the coming months? What skills do I have that might fit a specific industry? Keep an eye on bilateral agreements and follow chambers of commerce.

With information from Exame