What are the prospects in Russia for those who have received education abroad?We answer questions from subscribers on social networks as part of the Harvard T-shirt contest The employment prospects of a graduate of a foreign university are determined by many factors: the demand for the acquired skills and specialty in general among employers in Russia, the quality of education received abroad and its applicability in Russian practice, and, of course, the personal characteristics and expectations of the graduate himself. That is, the prospects are exactly those that we create for ourselves, making a choice in favor of one or another education. You can study at the best US university in one of the most popular specialties, and not get a job in Russia not because there is no employer where the graduate could realize his skills and ambitions, but because, for example, expectations regarding the remuneration or work culture of the company do not match. Or vice versa, in Russia you can get a large international company in a worthy position and achieve rapid career development, while graduating from a training program in Russia. Everything is determined by the long-term professional goals of the student, and the compatibility of acquired knowledge and skills in a foreign university with the requirements of an employer in Russia. The number of programs of the first higher and postgraduate education abroad is growing every day. In addition to the unconditional leading countries for the admission of international students, such as the USA, Great Britain, Canada and Australia, educational institutions in many countries of Europe, China, South Korea and many other countries attract international students with the aim of increasing university income sources and expanding the cultural composition of students. These universities introduce training programs in English, and spend huge advertising budgets to increase the composition of international students. Amid such diversity, it is easy to get lost or even go astray. Unfortunately, many parents continue to view foreign education as “prestigious”, while not always understanding what they mean by “prestigious”.
In pursuit of a prestigious education, parents are ready to do everything possible to send the child to study abroad. The situation is aggravated by agencies that promote foreign educational institutions and paint a bright future, without warning parents about the peculiarities of employment in a particular country. As a rule, when deciding to send a child to study abroad, parents aim at providing the child with the opportunity to live and work in another country. Given the financial resources, language opportunities and academic preparation of children on the one hand and the desire to arrange the life of the child as successfully as possible, on the other, it is important to consider obtaining higher education as a means of achieving a long-term professional goal. Therefore, the question is, what is your long-term goal, what skills and knowledge are necessary to achieve it, what risks and opportunities exist? The answers to these questions do not lie on the surface, and, unfortunately, can not always be objectively provided by consultants of educational agencies. These questions require a thorough analysis of the economy of a country, an understanding of the nuances of the labor market that international students face, an understanding of visa policies and restrictions, the relevance of the specialty in the chosen country of study, and the proposed career path. If you are planning a career in another country, you should also clearly understand what skills an employer requires in this area. Such a study will allow you not only to be more critical of the choice of a university and study program, but also to study more purposefully later. If you plan to study abroad in order to increase your competitiveness in the labor market in Russia, it is important to understand what specialties and skills are in demand by employers in Russia.
What skills can you get while studying abroad, which are difficult to acquire, studying at a Russian university? In Russia there are a huge number of worthy and progressive employers of both Russian and international high-tech companies, the requirements for employment in which are not inferior to world standards. And both graduates of Russian universities and graduates of foreign universities successfully work in them. Unlike schoolchildren applying for undergraduate programs, many young professionals, having worked in Russia and having determined the circle of necessary knowledge and skills necessary for further career development, usually more carefully choose study programs abroad, thus starting from the requirements of the field. Therefore, having received this knowledge in a foreign university, graduates of such programs continue to successfully develop their careers in Russia.
Say what you like, in choosing a country of study and educational institution, whether for programs of first higher or postgraduate education, it is worth starting from a professional goal and necessary skills, while taking into account the macroeconomic and political factors of the proposed country of employment. I really do not want to generalize and single out any countries, since in any country there are worthy universities, but there are universities that provide mediocre education for great money. Both that and other education can appear inapplicable if the received skills and knowledge do not meet the requirements of the employers interesting you. Thus, the prospects of a graduate of a foreign university in Russia are determined by both the specific characteristics of the acquired foreign education and the features and actions of the candidate himself. Given the diversity of international programs, foreign education gives you more opportunities to choose a provider of education, educational content and desired skills. There is a means for any purpose, it remains only to determine this goal! |
