Jobs And Careers Abroad

A guide to finding work around the world.

With over 1100 websites, hundreds of recruitment agencies, and lots of useful contacts, this book tells readers where there are overseas jobs available, how to apply for them, and how to weigh up the risks and rewards of expatriot living, whether on a temporary or permanent basis. CONTENTS: PART I - Working abroad - an option for you? PART II - Finding a job 1 The search for a job 2 The recruitment process 3 Coming to a decision PART III - Preparation and acclimatisation 4 Preparing to leave 5 Settling in PART IV - Surveying the opportunities 6 Working holidays and work experience 7 Contract work 8 Permanent jobs and self-employment PART IV - The Regions of the World 9 Europe 10 The Arab World 11 Asia 12 Africa 13 North America 14 Latin America and the Caribbean 15 Australasia and the Pacific PART VI - Reference About the author ROGER JONES has worked in a number of overseas countries and now writes extensively on careers and education as well as on living and working abroad. Quotes "Practical advice on finding the country where you can make the most of your skills." - 'The Guardian' "- highly informative - lots of hard information and a first-class reference section." - 'Outbound Newspapers' "Do your research thoroughly. Check out GETTING A JOB ABROAD." - 'Cosmopolitan'

The definitive guide to permanent career opportunities abroad.

From teaching English to analyzing intelligence for the federal government, the international field offers a broad spectrum of exciting job opportunities. For over twenty years, International Jobs has been the authoritative guide for researching and launching an international career. In this newly revised sixth edition, veteran career counselor Nina Segal updates Eric Kocher's classic reference, providing all the tools necessary for understanding the complex international job market and finding the right employment options. With the tried and true components of previous editions-practical résumé and interviewing advice, market analysis, and insightful "day-in-the-life" stories-as well as substantially increased Web resources, International Jobs is the essential comprehensive reference for students and established professionals alike who want a career in the global marketplace.

This comprehensive guide to all kinds of work abroad provides essential information on permanent career opportunities around the world for people of all walks of life from school leavers still deciding on a career to fully qualified professionals. The book lists the professions and trades in demand overseas and gives all the facts on over thirty-five different specific careers with detailed information on recruitment and sources of jobs. Other features of The Directory of Jobs & Abroad include a comprehensive index of employers and agencies and, in addition to coverage of how to find work by conventional means, advice on how to find the jobs that aren't advertised by using the Creative Job Search.

Discusses the job search, rules and regulations for each country, and learning the language

Offers advice on how to secure short- and long-term employment in foreign countries; provides descriptions of over thirty-five professions and fields; and features introductions to more than fifty countries and regions, each with information about the conditions of work and work available.