The author in Sydney, her new hometown.

1) Have your resume/CV and your portfolio online.

Having a LinkedIn account is great, but go beyond that to make sure employers can learn more about you when they search for you. Create your own site to host your blog, provide links to your work or portfolio and feature your past experiences. There are plenty of free options out there you can use.

Communication strategist and consultant Nate Riggs calls attention to the simple convenience that drives online hiring. “Managers looking for a job candidate often have dozens, if not hundreds, of applications to review. If they can identify suitable professionals who have an online brand and the digital credentials to back it up, there becomes less of a need to page through stacks of paper resumes,” said Riggs. “The manager’s goal is always to place the best candidate in the role with the least amount of time and energy invested in the search.”

2) Be specific and targeted in your job search.

It can be overwhelming to try and “job search the world.” It can be tough to even narrow it down to one country, so try being specific and choose a city you would like to work in. Dorota Dopierala is a senior consultant at Nuclei Recruitment who often seeks candidates internationally. She advises that one of the best ways to “be found” is to change your social network location to the place you want to move. “Think about why you want to move and stick to those reasons. There is nothing worse than undecided candidates. They change their mind and burn some bridges,” said Dopierala.

3) Search for a virtual internship in the city you want to work.

A virtual internship gives you a local company to put on your resume (or CV). There is also the chance that this company will be interested in hiring you and bringing you abroad at the end of your internship. Be up front that you’re interested in moving to that city after graduation and that you are interning for both experience and networking opportunities. Even if they don’t have a position open for you, they might recommend you to someone else who does.

4) If you can’t intern, find other ways to gain experience.

If you don’t have the capacity to do an entire internship virtually because of the time difference or maybe because it’s unpaid, take a new angle. Offer to write a guest blog post for a company, edit content or conduct research. Find a way to be flexible and be valuable while networking and gaining experience yourself. Don’t be discouraged if you get rejected — keep trying. I offered to work for free and intern virtually for several companies before landing my current job.

5) Take advantage of social networking to build relationships.

Network on Twitter and blogs, and look to take the conversation past 140 characters through email and Skype over time. Build strong relationships in the industry. This takes time and patience but can really pay off. These are the people that can help you in your job search later, but it’s not fair to expect that from a stranger you just met.

Follow the author’s tips, and you could end up living near a beach in Australia. Not too shabby.

6) Find others who have made a similar move abroad.

I worked to find Americans who were living and working in Australia who I could speak with. I asked them how they made their move and what challenges they faced. They were able to give me advice on visas, life as an expat and other helpful tips during my job search.

7) Seek out professionals in your industry.

Research the professionals in the industry where you want to live. Know who the local connectors are by reading blogs, tracking through Twitter lists and following referrals. When you find conferences and meet-ups, look to see who the organizers and committee members are. These are leaders that you want to connect with and get to know.

8) Know the local scene before you get there.

Study up on the local news, local trends and find meet-ups. Subscribe to local newspapers online or follow them on Twitter. Look for case studies specific to that city or businesses in that country. What are the popular meet-ups? You might not be able to attend in person yet but you can learn from following the hashtags and networking with those people online.

9) Know the companies you might want to work for.

Give yourself some direction in your search. If someone was to ask who your dream employer is in XYZ city, you should be able to come up with a name and also a few reasons why. You want to be keeping a close eye on these specific companies for job openings whether it’s on their websites or on Twitter. Dopierala said that it also helps to apply for specific jobs. “Very often we have the same candidates applying for junior roles and top-heavy, director-level roles,” she said.

10) Research your visa options.

Do your homework and know which visas you are eligible for and which visa you need to work in that country. Some companies may not be willing to sponsor candidates, while for others find it’s less of an issue. Knowing which type of visa you need and your work eligibility will help you in your job search and potentially in interviews. It also shows your employer that you’re serious about moving and have done the appropriate research.

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