The very first thing about Ghana that all expatriates should know is that you are going to need a good amount of money to live in this country comfortably.

Housing is a pretty sizable expense, as are imports and entertainment. As such, most expatriates end up finding jobs soon after settling in.

If your credentials include an online MSW there should be many different positions that you can work in.

Other types of skilled labor positions are also available in Ghana, but you will need to work with other expatriates in order to effectively network.

Here is how you can live comfortably on a modest salary and enjoy your time in Ghana.

Update Your Resume

No matter where you have earned your credentials, you are going to need an updated resume that shows where you are currently living.

Job prospects will understand that you earned your online masters in social work from a U.S. based school, but they will also need to see that you are now based locally. If you have done any work remotely, try to put an emphasis on the fact that you completed your work while living in Ghana.

Consider Volunteer Positions

It can really help your chances of getting a job sooner if you have entries on your resume that reflect how acclimated you have become in the country.

Volunteering with international as well as Ghanaian based agencies will show that you know how to get around and are capable of being responsible. It is going to take time for you to learn how to move about the area while making considerations for traffic.

Spending a few weeks volunteering in Ghana before you start applying for jobs will also help to prove that you are self-sufficient.

Find Other Expatriates

The best way that you can find a job after expatriating to Ghana is to start talking to other expatriates. Remember that Ghanaians are taught English throughout primary school, so there will be few language barriers.

On the other hand, education is also of the utmost importance in Ghana, so you will have lots of competition no matter what type of position it is that you want to land.

Meeting up with other expatriates who have assimilated well and found good positions will enable you to use their resources. You might learn of newly opened positions or even an employment agency that regularly works with foreigners.

Even if you land in Ghana with a good chunk of money saved up, it will run out quickly if you aren’t able to get yourself a job. You don’t want to be stuck in your home not able to go out and enjoy the culture because you are too concerned about spending money.

Learn how to market your job skills in a foreign land and capitalize upon the fact that you are different.

You may not get a job immediately, but if you stay positive and keep putting yourself out there you can live happily in Ghana indefinitely.