Case Studies

Discover real-world examples of people who've built successful careers overseas, with candid accounts of their challenges and triumphs abroad.

I Applied to Work Abroad After Getting 57 Rejection Letters

A graduate shares what happened after 57 rejection letters pushed him to look for work abroad instead.

I Fell Ill While Working in Spain: A Case Study

A woman's six-month adventure in Spain goes wrong when she falls ill, here's what she learned about healthcare abroad.

I Had a Gap Year at 35: A Case Study

One woman took a gap year at 35 after redundancy and discovered life can change direction at any age.

I Saved Money by Working as a Housesitter in France

A man used housesitting in France to travel abroad while saving money after losing his job.

I Spent a Year as an Au Pair in Rome: A Case Study

One woman spent a year as an au pair in Rome to pay off student debt while figuring out her career path.

I Spent a Year Working in Australia: Case Study

One woman quit her job search frustration and spent a year working in Australia instead.

I Transferred to an International School: A Case Study

A geography teacher shares how working abroad at an international school boosted her career instead of derailing it.

I Was Seconded to Our Tokyo Office: A Case Study

A marketing manager shares what happened when his architecture firm sent him to launch their Tokyo office for a year.

My Summer of Grape Picking in France: A Case Study

Jack spent a summer picking grapes in France to get the adventure his friends had without leaving university.

Returning to the UK After Working Abroad: Case Study

What one couple discovered when they moved to Spain to run a bar and eventually decided to return home to the UK.

Working in New Zealand Helped My Career: A Case Study

One graduate's decision to work in New Zealand after struggling to find a job in the UK turned into unexpected career success.