When there is a shortage of skills and talents at a particular geographical location, the company tries to hire people from other geographical locations. These people are called expats. Sometimes the companies require only expats for certain positions - depending on their recruitment strategy. While hiring expats it is important to judge following qualities in them:

- Professional qualifications and expertise

- Adaptability and Flexibility

- Cultural sensitivity

- Family conditions

- Open mindedness

- Any past international work experience

- Level of self-motivation