Work Abroad : The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas

by Hubbs, Clayton A.; Griffith, Susan (Con); Nolting, William (Con)

• ISBN13: 9781886732094
• ISBN10: 1886732094
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Transitions Abroad Pub

Table of Contents

Introduction
Experiencing a Foreign Culture from the Inside	9	(4)
Perspective: Making the Most of Being Overseas
Key Print Resources: Work Abroad Publishers and Organizations	13	(1)
Key Web Sites: Work Abroad Publishers and Organizations	14	(3)
International Careers
Work Abroad Preparation: Developing Needed Global Skills	17	(2)
Perspective: Finding a Job Abroad	19	(3)
Perspective: Working in Western Europe	22	(2)
Perspective: Life in the Foreign Service	24	(2)
Key Print Resources: International Careers	26	(4)
International Job Listings	29	(1)
Key Web Sites: International Careers	30	(7)
By Profession	32	(2)
By Region	34	(3)
Short-Term International Jobs and Internships for Students and Recent Graduates
Work Abroad Overview: Overseas Jobs and How to Find Them	37	(3)
Short-Term Work Abroad: Exchange Programs	40	(6)
Perspective: Work in Britain	46	(3)
Key Print Resources: Worldwide Work and Study Abroad	49	(5)
Regional Work and Study Abroad	50	(2)
Short-Term Paid Work Abroad	52	(2)
International Internships: Cover Expenses, Gain Career Experience	54	(4)
Perspective: Work in Washington	58	(2)
Key Print Resources: International Internships	60	(2)
Directory of Programs: International Internships	62	(7)
Best Web Sites: Scholarships and Internships	69	(2)
Short-Term jobs Abroad
Key Employers by Country	71	(19)
Work as an Au Pair in Europe: A Country-by-Country Guide	90	(5)
Perspective: Crewing a Boat	95	(1)
Best Web Sites: Short-Term Jobs Abroad	96	(3)
Volunteering Abroad
Introduction: Working to Provide for Unmet Needs	99	(1)
Selecting the Perfect Opportunity	100	(1)
Coping With Potential Problems	101	(2)
Perspective: The Cost of Volunteering	103	(1)
Perspective: International Monitoring	104	(3)
Key Print Resources: Volunteer Work Abroad	107	(3)
Directory of Programs: Volunteer Vacations	110	(7)
Best Web Sites: Volunteer Work Abroad	117	(2)
Teaching English Abroad
Overview: The Most Accessible Jobs Abroad	119	(2)
Preparing to Teach: Pick the Training Course That Best Suits You	121	(2)
Work in Europe: Teaching English Offers Most Opportunities	123	(6)
Perspective: Teach English in Spain (if You Have Ganas)	129	(2)
The Eastern Mediterranean: English Teachers in Demand	131	(2)
New Destinations: ESL Teaching Jobs in Central and Eastern Europe	133	(6)
Perspective: An American at Home in Russia	139	(2)
Perspective: Work in Prague	141	(1)
Work in Asia: Where and How to Find ESL Jobs	142	(9)
Teaching in China: Steps to Finding Your Own Job	151	(2)
Perspective: Teaching in The Big Mango	153	(1)
Ticket to Latin America: Infinite Possibilities for English Speakers	154	(7)
Perspective: Work in Chile	161	(1)
Key Print Resources: Teaching English Abroad	162	(2)
Directory of Programs: ESL Training and Placement	164	(6)
Best Web Sites: Teaching English Abroad	170	(3)
K-12 and University Teaching Abroad
Key Programs and Organizations	173	(2)
Recruitment Fairs Are the Places to Get Jobs	175	(1)
Perspective: Trade Your Concrete Jungle for a Real One	176	(2)
Key Print Resources: K-12 and University Teaching	178	(1)
Best Web Sites: Teaching Abroad K-12	179	(2)
University Teaching	180	(1)
About the Contributors	181	(1)
Index	182	(4)
Index to Advertisers	186	(5)
Reader Response Page	191