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A bonus of working in building and construction is that your skills will travel well.
In some jobs, travel can be highly beneficial or mandatory in order to climb the ladder. If you’re a stonemason who wants to move into intricate carving for example, sometimes the only way to get the experience and a mentor is to spend some time in the masonry Mecca that is Europe.
If you’re after something managerial, work overseas can be just the thing to get you through the door of a big company. Overseas work looks good on a manager’s resume as it can demonstrate an ability to adapt to change, overcome barriers such as culture, language and religion, and show you are broad-minded and driven.
Around the country or around the world, take advantage of construction experience. Use it to earn some big dollars and set yourself up, bank some solid experience and rocket up the ladder when you get home!
Read about short- and long-term factors and opportunities for women in the industry.
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