How can one participate in overseas projects
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What are the requirements for fresh graduates from petrochemical construction companies who wish to participate in overseas projects? For example, English? Professional skills? **Dang member? Or something else?
It depends on what you mean by participation. If it involves technical involvement, design skills are crucial, as there are specialized translators available. If it’s project or business-related participation, some knowledge of English is required. A project involves many people, so there won’t be too many tasks that go beyond your capabilities
One needs to have a certain foundation in English, especially reading skills. I once participated in a project abroad, where all the documents and materials were in English. It’s possible to turn to a translator when communication poses difficulties, but one can’t rely on a translator all the time when reading materials!
I used to work in a state-owned enterprise; now I work for a foreign company. Personally, I think it’s in state-owned enterprises where one can really learn something, as it’s relatively harder to learn in foreign companies, unless you truly put in a lot of effort. The biggest challenge in working for a foreign company is becoming familiar with certain foreign standards and work procedures; of course, language skills also improve to some extent. In particular, some foreign companies offer English training as well as opportunities to work abroad.
Regarding the types of work involved in construction, the first thing to consider is the specialty: technicians, safety officers, supervisors, and project team members can go to overseas sites. Additionally, a medical examination is required, as well as vaccination against certain diseases. A basic level of proficiency in a foreign language is also necessary. Some construction companies even determine different salaries based on the level of English proficiency. Of course, the most important thing is to have confidence in one’s own skills and abilities, so as to inspire trust in others.
To summarize a few points: first is a foreign language, second is professional competence, and third is good health. After all, it’s more profitable to earn money abroad