More than half of Brazilians who secured jobs in foreign companies used LinkedIn, reveals the ‘Brazilian Global Salary’ study. Conducted by TechFX, the leading foreign exchange platform for professionals working abroad, the survey shows that 53.65% of professionals used the social network to find international opportunities. For the analysis, the company interviewed 1,611 Brazilians between November and December last year, of which 1,433 work for foreign companies.
Besides this tool, referrals from friends stood out as one of the main search methods, mentioned by 22.92% of respondents. Other channels, such as recruitment agencies (10.42%), job platforms (8.85%), and company websites (4.17%), complete the list.
According to Eduardo Garay, CEO and founder of TechFX, the high percentage linked to the social network reinforces its role as an essential tool for finding remote job opportunities with foreign companies. “LinkedIn has become the main gateway for Brazilian professionals in the international market, especially in highly qualified sectors. The numbers highlight the importance of investing in a strategic and active digital presence for those seeking jobs in foreign companies. To achieve this, besides maintaining an attractive LinkedIn profile, it’s essential to be well-prepared for interviews and have a well-crafted resume. Our partners at Trampar na Gringa, who helped develop the research, specialize in helping professionals prepare for securing remote jobs with international companies,” he says.
Among the countries that hire the most Brazilians for remote work, the United States still leads by a wide margin, representing 85% of opportunities. For comparison, second place on the list is shared between Australia and Canada, with only 1.85% each.
The research also analyzed the cost-benefit relationship for securing international opportunities. Comparing current job positions and compensation packages against the financial, physical, and emotional costs of performing the job, Brazilians living in Brazil and working for international companies reported an average satisfaction score of 4.46, with 5 being the maximum. This result is significantly better compared to professionals working domestically, who scored 3.66 points.
As for the work arrangement, the preference for remote work also stands out by a large margin. According to the study, professionals working remotely have an average satisfaction score of 4.24, while hybrid and in-person work scored 3.62 and 3, respectively.
In Garay’s view, the combination of salaries in strong currencies, geographic freedom, routine flexibility, and autonomy in international remote jobs results in a highly attractive package for professionals. No wonder hiring of Brazilian professionals by foreign companies increased by 46% last year, according to Deel’s Global Hiring Report. “The trend of career internationalization is expected to grow even more, driven by a positive scenario for both professionals and hiring companies,” concludes TechFX’s CEO.
