Robert Walters: Singapore and Hong Kong Top Destinations for Korean Workers

- Singapore (19%) and Hong Kong (16%) are the most desirable locations for Korean professionals seeking careers abroad

- 94% of professionals feel that overseas experience is valuable on a CV

- Career progression (21%) and gaining international experience (25%) are the most tempting factors for a move

- Cost of living (22%) is one of the major concerns for workers moving abroad

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Nov. 01, 2011 13:23
SEOUL--(Korea Newswire)--Robert Walters PLC (LSE: RWA), one of the world's leading international recruitment consultancies, found that Singapore (19%) and Hong Kong (16%) are the most attractive locations for Korean professionals looking to work abroad. According to a recent Employee Insight Survey 94% of bilingual professionals also feel overseas experience is valuable on a CV, but cost of living (22%) remains one of the top concerns.

With an increasing number of multinational companies entering Korea and domestic firms looking to expand globally, Korean workers are finding international transfers to be an increasingly important attribute for professional development and success.

According to Anthony Modrich, Country Manager, the survey results clearly support the growing attraction of pursuing a career abroad. “With a rising number of multinational firms focussing on the Asian market, more Korean professionals are recognising the potential benefits of international experience on a CV as a means for career progression. Internationally recognised designations, such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), have resulted in global skill sets that have become more easily transferrable between countries. Reassignments to gain exposure in a foreign market are being seen as an important step in global professional development.”

Read the full 2011 Employee Insight Survey for an in-depth report on the results:
http://www.robertwalters.co.kr/files/asia-content/employee-insight-survey-korea.pdf

About Robert Walters
Since our first office opened in London, England in 1985, Robert Walters has become one of the leading international recruitment consultancies operating across 21 countries in 44 offices worldwide. We use our distinct advantages of size, proven track record and unparalleled global network to provide permanent recruitment solutions across all industry sectors and levels of seniority. www.robertwalters.co.kr

Website: http://www.robertwalters.co.kr

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