Hi,
I have the opportunity to go to university and do a master in H&S or work for the HSE- my question is within the next 5 years I want to work abroad and I am wondering which of these would be better recognised by companies external from the UK?
Any advice is appreciated
Experience or Qualification?
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Re: Experience or Qualification?
Hi
Welcome to the Forums.
Personal opinion....., experience as a Regulator would probably be seen as being more use than having been studying for a Masters.
The only caveat to that being where abroad you're thinking of....
I'm sure others will have an opinion, including some who are currently abroad.
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Personal opinion....., experience as a Regulator would probably be seen as being more use than having been studying for a Masters.
The only caveat to that being where abroad you're thinking of....
I'm sure others will have an opinion, including some who are currently abroad.
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Re: Experience or Qualification?
Welcome to the forums
Some companies from abroad require a degree to enable your visa to work in their country, although some dont.
Regulatory body experience is a great job but maybe only relevant to some countries, for instance I am currently in Saudi and if you so much as mention UK HSE they will state, doesnt apply.
The choice will be totally personal and I can see the benefits from both sides.
For me a blend of experience and qualifications is usually best, is there no way you can still work for the HSE and do learning via distance/part-time learning?
Will
Some companies from abroad require a degree to enable your visa to work in their country, although some dont.
Regulatory body experience is a great job but maybe only relevant to some countries, for instance I am currently in Saudi and if you so much as mention UK HSE they will state, doesnt apply.
The choice will be totally personal and I can see the benefits from both sides.
For me a blend of experience and qualifications is usually best, is there no way you can still work for the HSE and do learning via distance/part-time learning?
Will
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