Good morning all, So Ive been looking for a job here for a few months now. I came over here with every intention of teaching English, and while I think its ok, I would prefer to get back into sales (corporate IT sales, preferably). But I have a few hindrances: 1. I have an Associates degree and not a Bachelors 2. I require a work permit 3. On a scale of 1-10 my Thai speaking ability is somewhere between 2 and 3 In the US overcoming the no Bachelors degree has never been an issue; employers will almost always take work experience in lieu of a degree. But that doesnt seem to be the case here. Or perhaps my other issues are holding me back; I really dont know. Regarding speaking Thai, I was hoping that since so many companies in the IT world are English-based (Microsoft, HP, IBM, Cisco, Symantec, EMC, etc...) that perhaps this was one vertical where English had become the standard throughout. Regarding the work permit, theres really nothing I can do about that, unfortunately. What Im wondering is, should I give up on finding a sales gig here? Is it really hopeless without a Bachelors degree? If so, would acquiring one instantly make me hirable? I have been considering going back to school for this, and I have found a few schools that accept foreign credits so I could finish in two years. Im working on learning Thai as well. Is it absolutely essential? At least, for corporate IT sales? I have some good and very relevant experience. Can that overcome the need for a work permit? Lastly, I was also thinking perhaps a job in real estate, catering to expats, might also be a good fit. I have experience as a loan officer for home mortgages as well. Are there any real estate offices that specifically cater to expats, where native English speakers are required? Sorry for the lengthy post.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 04:43:14 +0000
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