Dive Brief:

• A growing number of millennials desire the opportunity to work abroad, Kaytie Zimmerman writes for Forbes. She points out that a recent survey conducted by TransferWise indicated that 41% of millennials want to live abroad. They are also looking for long term experiences. 
• Several reasons why millennials are ready for working abroad include having no dependents to worry about, remaining open to unconventional career paths, and having a larger worldview because they've grown up with the Internet at their fingertips. Others see traveling as a gateway to true adulthood. 
• Zimmerman says that, "One of the main benefits to an employer of individuals working abroad is diversity and inclusion." There can also be financial benefits for both employers and employees. 

Dive Insight:

Companies with an international presence often promote mid-level employees to positions that allow them to work abroad or at least to travel frequently, but this author suggests that millennials are uniquely suited and eager to take on jobs in other regions.

The fact that they have not put down solid roots yet, don't have as many responsibilities, and are looking for the chance to experience other cultures make millennials ripe for this kind of work arrangement. Recruiters can be open to this when selecting candidates. However, there must be a support system in place once millennials reach other nations for work, because they will have a lot more to learn than the standard employee.