Working abroad: an overseas overview. By Max Williamson

Max Williamson, director of CareersinAudit.com, says a stint working abroad can be more than a busman's hoilday. But where should you go?

It is highly unlikely in today’s environment that any multinational would appoint a head of finance who hadn’t proved their worth in an international environment. Far from being a busman's holiday, appointments abroad demonstrates mobility, flexibility and cultural awareness: qualities that headhunters and employers alike prioritise when making senior appointments.