Ever consider going to India? Quite an exotic holiday spot I hear, lots to do, lots to see. What about going there to start a graduate job or career? Not quite on the same level you say? Perhaps not, but that didn't stop Brett Bivens, a sports fanatic from Michigan who graduated from college last year and landed a solid banking job in Chicago from snapping up the opportunity to venture on over to India.
It seems Mr Bivens, much like a growing faction of graduates from American universities who depart for emerging economies after getting their degrees, was drawn to India's booming economy. Which isn't surprising seeing as said economy grew by 9.7% last year compared with a comparatively meagre 2.8% growth in the United States. India seems to be the place to be for E-commerce and online start-ups. Venture capital investment in Asia as a whole isn't too shabby either, having tripled since 2006 and India's mobile market is second only to China's.
So what's it all about? Well despite the obvious, it's also about becoming global. As jobs become more all encompassing, with increasing international trade and growing regional interconnectedness and dependency, companies are becomingly increasingly interested in individuals that can be of use in such an environment, globally capable individuals. So for those looking to put a global spin on their resume and make themselves more attractive in the long term, remember to think outside the box. Now this doesn't mean you have to buy yourself a one way ticket to India, well only if you want to of course, but it's more about being open to international opportunities.
England, and London in particular do have quite a bit to offer in terms of graduate opportunities, but they by no means need to be the be all and end all of your search. There is nothing stopping you from taking your job seeking quest abroad and if you're thinking of becoming an international player later down the line, then having some international experience is definitely something you want to get under your belt. Why not now?
