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How to Plan for Overseas Study and Career Development

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Chan Meng
Chan Meng
👩‍💻 AI Agent & Full-Stack Developer | 🤖 Agentic Systems & LLM Integration Expert | 🌸 FemTech Innovator | ✨ Minimalist Code Aesthetics | 🌐 UN CSW 69 Speaker

📺 Video​

🎓 About Further Education​

When applying for overseas graduate programs, you need to pay attention to the following key points:

The Value of Work Experience​

  • Domestic development work experience can provide some advantage
  • However, the impact is relatively limited
  • Focus on highlighting practice experience relevant to your field

💼 Overseas Employment Considerations​

Key Factors in Major Selection​

  1. Job Market Demand Orientation

    • Research talent demand in your target country
    • Understand popular industries and positions
    • Analyze future market trends

  2. Immigration Policy Considerations

    • Whether you intend to immigrate locally
    • Understand local immigration policies
    • Assess the relevance between your major and immigration

  3. Personal Career Planning

    • Clarify long-term career goals
    • Evaluate professional development prospects
    • Consider personal interests and abilities

🌟 Suggestions and Reminders​

Pre-Application Preparation​

  1. Thoroughly research your target country
  2. Understand the job market situation
  3. Study changes in immigration policies
  4. Assess your personal competitiveness

Planning Key Points​

  • Set clear goals
  • Create a detailed timeline
  • Prepare sufficient funds
  • Get language preparation done in advance
Recommendation

Before making a decision, it's recommended to:

  • Talk with people working/studying overseas
  • Attend relevant lectures and sharing sessions
  • Follow policy changes in your target country
  • Develop multiple backup plans

🎯 Action Plan​

Step 1: Information Gathering​

  • Research target institutions and programs
  • Understand application requirements and deadlines
  • Collect previous years' admission data

Step 2: Capability Enhancement​

  • Improve language proficiency
  • Accumulate relevant work experience
  • Prepare for standardized tests

Step 3: Application Preparation​

  • Write personal statement
  • Prepare recommendation letters
  • Organize application materials

Step 4: Long-term Planning​

  • Develop career development path
  • Build professional network
  • Follow industry trends