Preparation is the key to ensuring that graduates are successful in securing new roles overseas.

This is according to expert Atiyah Wazir-Meadows, who stated applicants should carry out thorough research before they apply for positions and ensure they understand what would be expected of them if they were successful in gaining a job abroad.

The online editor of website Eurograduate explained that CVs should be suited to roles and the nation in which they are based, adding: "The format for cover letters and CV's vary according to each country to make sure you do your research before applying."

Ms Atiyah Wazir-Meadows suggested further efforts should be made when a job has been secured in order to ease the process of labor migration by ensuring individuals have a good understanding of local cultures and traditions before they enter the workplace.

Employment within the European Union is a key part of the 2020 strategy for economic and social growth over the next decade in the region.

Posted by Alex Donnell