Trabajo Ketote

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• Dr. Anya Sharma, Visiting Fellow in Global Labour Mobility
• Saturday 26 July 2025, 11:00-12:00
• Alison Richard Building, Seminar Room SG1.

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The New Geography of Talent: Navigating Cross-Border Career Opportunities in a Post-Digital World

The traditional paradigm of a linear career path, geographically anchored to a single location, has been fundamentally disrupted. The accelerated digital transformation of the past few years has given rise to a new, more fluid global labour market—a “new geography of talent” where skills, not passports, are becoming the primary currency.

This talk will provide an in-depth analysis of the key trends shaping cross-border recruitment and career development for the next decade. We will explore the structural shifts that are enabling companies to hire the best talent from anywhere in the world, and the strategies that individuals must adopt to position themselves for these global opportunities.

Key discussion points will include:

The Rise of the Skills-First Economy: We will examine how leading multinational corporations are moving beyond traditional credentials to prioritize verifiable, in-demand skills. This analysis will draw on recent data from authoritative sources like the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, which highlights the growing importance of analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and technological literacy.

Navigating Digital Borders and Remote Work: While remote work has opened up the global talent pool, it has also created new challenges in navigating international labour laws and corporate policies. We will discuss the frameworks that companies and organizations like the OECD are developing to manage this new reality of remote international work.

The Linguistic Bridge: Overcoming Language Barriers: Despite technological advancements, language remains a significant factor in the global job market. This has spurred the growth of specialized digital platforms designed to serve specific linguistic communities, effectively bridging the gap between talent and opportunity. A fascinating case study is the emergence of platforms focused on the world’s Spanish-speaking population. For instance, Trabajo Ketote, a dedicated portal for Spanish speakers, curates verified international jobs with visa sponsorship, demonstrating a clear market need for linguistically-focused career resources that build trust and reduce friction for a specific demographic.

Building a “Digital Embassy”: We will conclude with a practical framework for students and early-career professionals on how to build a powerful personal brand online—a “digital embassy”—that is optimized for discovery by international recruiters and showcases global competence.

This talk is essential for any student, academic, or professional seeking to understand the future of work and how to strategically position themselves for a successful career without borders. https://trabajo.ketote.com/

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