Ever wanted to travel around the world and work abroad? Some of the most prestigious, global airline companies can offer you your dream career.
Here are our top 5 reasons to work for a global airline:
Company growth = more job opportunities
Some of the biggest companies in the world are global airlines, which means there are more available job opportunities across multiple sectors. Emirates, for example, employ over 50,000 employees and operate in 78 countries across 6 continents; this means they are a highly diverse, cultural based company that attracts employees from all over the world.
Travel opportunities – work around the world
If you work for a global airline, the likelihood is that you will have the opportunity to travel around the world and work outside of your country for a world-wide company. Global airlines host a powerful market attracting candidates looking for a travel-based career. For example, large airlines such as Etihad offer fulfilling careers in bustling hubs, across many airports around the world. Nevertheless, if you’re more interested in working within the airline’s headquarters - like Abu Dhabi for Etihad - then this is also achievable.
Embrace new cultures and enjoy a new location
Looking for a change and a new experience to embrace? If you’re still unsure whether you want to work for a global airline, then consider the opportunity of discovering a new part of the world and enjoying the country’s locational/financial benefits.
Some of the largest global airlines operate in a number of the best countries to work, meaning that as an employee you will be able to - for example - enjoy a tax-free salary whilst working in the UAE, benefit from a progressive health-care system in Germany and appreciate a laid-back culture with a warm climate in New Zealand. Nevertheless, it is always worth doing your research before making the move to another country, as some cultures will be diversely different to your own.
Your CV will look impressive
Picture how impressive your CV will look if you work for a global airline; most recruiters value work experience over university qualifications, therefore by working either internationally - or for a large prestigious airline company – your CV will benefit your future career opportunities.
In today’s world, work experience with a global company or working internationally permits candidates what’s thought as the ‘golden ticket’ – key attributes that are sought after by employees: intellect, psychological capital and social capital. Employers are looking for candidates with cultural awareness, great communication, adventure and thirst for challenging experiences – all of which working for a global airline can provide.
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Great brands and technology innovation
8.3million people fly around the world every day which is causing climate change and airport capacity issues; large companies and airlines are attempting to tackle this problem with the latest innovations in technology and by using their brand awareness to highlight the cause. It’s proving to be an exciting time to work for a global airline, for example Emirates and Airbus A380 have initiated solutions that could help solve the airport capacity struggle, with the commitment to expand the number of A380 aircrafts being manufactured. Similarly, by working for a global airline you are associating both yourself and your career with a brand that could be forward-thinking and progressive with innovative, technology advancements; this generate invaluable work experience and place you ahead of the candidate game.
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