move international, then find a job?
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@monkeyshine:
Some do. I got in with a small agency in Amsterdam a couple of years ago like that (though they ended up going bankrupt at the start of the recession ... great timing!)
I think it comes down to what they want, or what value to present to them. If they really want you, they'll move heaven and earth to make it happen.
Obviously, the network agencies have the resources at their disposal, and hiring from abroad doesn't really represent that much of a cost to them. But really, sometimes small shops service clients all over the world, and having foreigners on staff actually represent a strategic advantage for them.
It's just a question of finding the right fit, and also a bit of luck doesn't hurt. If moving abroad is what you want, though, the efforts are really, really worth it, trust me.