More than half of Brazilians who secured a job position in foreign companies used LinkedIn, reveals the study 'Brazilian Global Salary'. Carried out byTechFX, main exchange platform for professionals providing services abroad, the survey reveals that 53,65% of professionals used social media to find international opportunities. For the analysis, the company interviewed 1.611 Brazilians between November and December of last year, of which 1.433 work for foreign companies
Besides the tool, friend recommendations have stood out as one of the main search methods, mentioned by 22,92% of respondents. Other channels, how recruitment agencies,42%), job platforms (8,85%), and the companies' websites,17%), complement the list
According to Eduardo Garay, CEO and founder of TechFX, the high index linked to the social network endorses its role as an essential tool for finding remote job opportunities for companies abroad. LinkedIn has established itself as the main gateway for Brazilian professionals into the international market, especially in highly skilled sectors. The numbers highlight the importance of investing in a strategic and active digital presence for those seeking employment in companies abroad. For that, besides maintaining an attractive profile on LinkedIn, it is essential to be well prepared for interviews and to have a well-crafted resume. Our partners from Trampar na Gringa, that assisted us in the development of the research, they are specialists in helping professionals prepare for securing remote work for international companies.”, evaluate.
Among the countries that hire the most Brazilians for remote work, the United States still leads by a wide margin, representing 85% of the opportunities. By way of comparison, the second place on the list is shared between Australia and Canada, with only 1,85% each
The research also analyzed the cost-benefit relationship for achieving international opportunities. Comparing the current position and the professional's compensation package with the financial costs, physical and emotional to perform the work, Brazilians living in Brazil and working for international companies achieved an average of 4,46 satisfaction points, with 5 being the maximum score. This result is significantly better compared to professionals working in the national territory, that registered 3,66 points
Already regarding the regime of action, the preference for remote work also appears with a large advantage. According to the study, professionals working remotely have an average satisfaction of 4,24 points, while hybrid and in-person occupancy total 3,62 and 3, respectively.
In Garay's view, the sum involving salaries in strong currencies, geographical freedom, the flexibility of the routine and autonomy of international remote jobs results in a very attractive package for professionals. Not for nothing, the hiring of Brazilian professionals by foreign companies increased by 46% in the last year, according to the Global International Hiring Report by Deel. The movement of career internationalization should be increasingly expanded, driven by a positive scenario for both the professional and the hiring company, concludes the CEO of TechFX
