Candidate FAQ

Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) a nonprofit organization committed to opening labor mobility pathways for refugees and other displaced people. TBB does not work on refugee resettlement but rather connects refugees with international employment opportunities so that they may work in countries where they can access full rights and stability.

If you're a refugee or other forcibly displaced person and you are interested in international employment, you can create a profile on TBB’s Talent Catalog here: tctalent.org.

To increase your chances of being matched with a job opportunity, please list your experiences, skills, education and languages on your profile, providing as much detail as possible. You can log in to update (or delete) your profile at any time.

No. Registering on our Talent Catalog is not a guarantee of employment. While we would like to help everyone, only a very small proportion of people registered on our Talent Catalog will ever be offered international employment. Thus people should continue to pursue other opportunities if/when they are available.

We will not contact Talent Catalog registrants unless an employer has expressed interest in your profile or if we need to confirm your information.

Our model is employer-driven, meaning that Talent Beyond Boundaries does not select candidates for international employment. Rather, we facilitate matches between candidates and potential employers. A decision about whether to hire someone is always made independently by the employer.

To gain a skilled work visa in an English-speaking country, candidates generally need a functional level of English (minimum IELTS score of 4.5). Improving your English language skills is one of the best things you can do to optimize your chances of being offered a job abroad.

Please note that having an IELTS score is not a requirement for candidates to be considered for international employment opportunities.

However, in some cases, having an IELTS score is a requirement for obtaining the visa. In other cases, employers require a certain English language level. In those cases, TBB will assist you to take the exam after you receive a job offer.

In the meantime, we invite you to browse our English Resources page, which has material that can help you improve your English and prepare for the IELTS.

No. Registering on the Talent Catalog is free. All of our services are free of charge for all candidates. If anyone asks you for money on TBB’s behalf, please report this activity to us immediately: info@talentbeyondboundaries.org.

No. You do not need any documents to register on the Talent Catalog. A passport can make the migration process easier, but it is not a requirement. Some skilled visa programs require official documentation of your qualifications, whereas others do not. If an employer would like to interview you, we will ask you which documents you have.

No. TBB connects qualified candidates, regardless of vulnerability, with employers seeking their skill sets.

Yes. If you receive a job offer, you will be able to relocate with your immediate family (i.e. your spouse or de facto partner and any dependent children). Skilled visa programs generally do not allow you to include parents or siblings.

Yes. TBB has rigorous data security and privacy protocols and all personnel with access to your personal data have signed a Confidentiality Agreement. See our Privacy Policy. You own the data you put on the Talent Catalog, and you can log in to update (or delete) that data at any time.

First, please make sure that you are entering the correct password. If you cannot remember your password, you can reset it here. Please note that your username is usually your email address.

If you are still having trouble logging in, try using a different browser, or logging in from a different device. If the problem persists, contact us: info@talentbeyondboundaries.org.

No. We will only contact you if there is a job opportunity that matches the skills and expertise you described in your profile on the Talent Catalog.

We are constantly working on expanding our employer network, and we encourage you to keep your Talent Catalog profile up-to-date to increase your chances of matching an employer’s requirements.

If you already have a CV in English, please upload it to your Talent Catalog profile. This can help us find potential job opportunities. In addition, improving your English language skills is one of the best things you can do to optimize your chances of being offered a job abroad.

Depending on the role you have secured and your specific circumstances, TBB may be able to assist you with the visa application and relocation process. We can only assist candidates who sign up to the Talent Catalog.

If you have successfully secured a job abroad, reach out to info@talentbeyondboundaries.org to discuss your options.