Professionals I talk to almost always underestimate the difficulty of finding a job when they return home after working overseas. I worked outside my home country of Australia for seven years. Three years before I came back to Australia I started planning my return. Two months before, I flew over to Australia for interviews. I quit my job overseas after I had secured my job in Australia.
A few rules.
1. Always, always secure a job at home before you leave your job overseas. This may be a long process so leave plenty of time, and be prepared to make at least one trip home exclusively for interviewing. You wouldn’t believe how many successful professionals I have met who have gone through long periods of unemployment when they come home without a job.
2. Make sure you maintain your professional connections at home while working overseas. This includes those who are working as expatriates. You have to be busily networking and making a space for yourself years in advance of when you come back.
3. Take a hit. Be prepared to make some sacrifices in terms of money and seniority to make the transition, particularly if you are in a hurry.
4. Be prepared for an emotionally rocky time after you get back. Things will not settle down for at least a year after you get back if you have spent time overseas.
Posted by Andrew 
