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How to Apply for Jobs Abroad Without Looking Like a Walking Red Flag

How to Apply for Jobs Abroad Without Looking Like a Walking Red Flag

Update: 2025-09-01
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Let’s be real — most Americans applying for jobs abroad look like giant, flashing red flags. Not because they’re unqualified, but because their résumés, cover letters, and visa conversations scream: “I’m going to be a problem for you.”

In this episode of Abroadly Speaking, I’m breaking down how to stop waving those red flags and start presenting yourself like the capable, low-risk hire you actually are.

I’ll walk you through:

  • Why U.S.-style résumés get trashed overseas
  • How to write cover letters that don’t sound like therapy sessions
  • The right way to mention your visa status without scaring employers off
  • What hiring managers abroad actually want to see (spoiler: it’s not your babysitting job from 2002)
  • And why “spray and pray” job applications are killing your chances

Applying abroad isn’t about luck — it’s about strategy. And if you know how to package yourself for an international market, you’ll stand out for the right reasons.

Free Cover Letter Template

👉 Tune in and then DM me on Instagram @iammistelle if you’re ready to stop ghosting recruiters and start actually landing interviews abroad.

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How to Apply for Jobs Abroad Without Looking Like a Walking Red Flag

How to Apply for Jobs Abroad Without Looking Like a Walking Red Flag

Mistelle Godlewski