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Jobs
Abroad: Key Employers |
| You will find here a wide spectrum
of employment opportunities; while many are paid short-term, seasonal or summer
jobs, others are for a minimum of a year.
Paid jobs abroad are available
in English language
teaching for native speakers of English with a university
degree and a TEFL certificate. Other types of jobs rely on seasonal labor, including the tourism
and hospitality industry, and farm work.
In Europe and Australasia you can easily find gigs as au
pairs, which allows child carers to learn a
language and earn their keep while living with a family.
The distinction between first-time paid and volunteer
work is sometimes blurred when considering jobs abroad. Internships arranged
in companies in Europe, for instance, seldom pay a salary,
and the agencies that mediate such job placements normally
charge fees. Interns with STEM skills are more likely to receive a stipend. The top work exchange programs help you get visas and find jobs for a small fee.
You can also network your way to some of the best jobs abroad that are longer-term and expand into international careers. |
Paid Jobs
Abroad: Ideas and Expert Advice |
| Transitions Abroad has always been about finding the best possibilities and exploring new ideas. Here are some suggestions in the form of in-depth articles by insiders who offer ideas for short- and long-term jobs overseas. |
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Teach
English Online, from Anywhere by
John Clites
A very experienced expat and successful teacher of English, our ESL columnist for years, has developed an online course allowing you to earn income while living abroad or at home. Multi-media guides help you through the steps necessary to build a client base that will pay you to teach conversational English from any location you choose using online tools such as Skype. |
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Why
a Virtual Job is the Best Job for Working
Abroad by Tim Leffel
In an extract from his fine book, "A
Better Life at Half the Price," Leffel explores
the many options for virtual jobs abroad (many from any
location), an increasingly popular combination of work,
long-term travel, and living abroad offering
incredible flexibility. |
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Top
Jobs for Long-Term Travelers by
Jonathon Engels
17 short-term jobs available to those who
wish to extend their long-term travels indefinitely. |
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15
Critical Questions to Ask Before Accepting
a Job Abroad by Matt Scott
A practical look at what is
involved in seeking and finding rewarding
paid work overseas from someone with tons of experience doing so worldwide. |
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How
to Find a Paid Job Overseas by
Zahara Heckscher
I understand the dilemma of the first-time international
job seeker: You cannot get a paid job abroad unless
you have experience. But how do you get experience
if you cannot get a job? I will share five proven
strategies to break out of this Catch-22...and
provide a worksheet. |
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How
to Find Student Jobs and Internships Abroad by William Nolting
A long-time expert and student advisor provides a comprehensive overview
of the process for finding the type of work
to build your resume. A great resource for the student
seeking their first job overseas. |
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How
to Live and Work Abroad for Less by
Nora Dunn
To many people, the dream of traveling the
world and earning a living while doing so
seems impossible; common excuses against
living and working abroad include a lack
of career options or an overly expensive
lifestyle. I had those same excuses myself,
until I proved myself wrong... |
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How
to Live and Work Overseas While Freelancing
on the Web by Nora Dunn
Many people dream of a life working abroad,
with scarcely a care in the world besides
finding an internet connection...That life
is not as hard to achieve as it might seem
at first blush. |
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Paid Travel Jobs Leading Adventure Tours
If you are a born leader in search of work, here is a realistic view on various types of paid travel jobs leading adventure tours abroad, with resources. |
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Living
and Working as a Tour Leader by Lies Ouwerkerk
Paid travel jobs overseas as a tour guide can be both
exhilarating and challenging, and there
are some pros and cons, but it is very
flexible way of living offering great
rewards. |
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Guide to Teaching English as a Second Language Abroad by Ted Campbell
10 practical tips in an essential guide, including key job resources provided by an experienced expat who has taught extensively in Mexico and South Korea. |
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Work
Programs for Students and Recent Graduates by
William Nolting
An overview of the short-term job options provided
by a long-time advisor. |
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Student Jobs
Overseas as Teachers After College by Jonathon Engels
After college, one option
for graduating students is to go abroad to see the world and work
teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). |
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How to Find Jobs Abroad as a Post-Grad
The successful story of a transition from
life as college student towards the goal to travel and derive income through paid work. |
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Why and Where to Work in Europe as an Au Pair or Nanny by Susan Griffith
A prolific author on classic books used by more than a generation of students and people of all ages provides advice and a plethora
of websites to help you find jobs abroad, especially in Europe, where the
demand remains huge. |
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7
Keys to Au Pair Work Abroad
Au pair work allows for full cultural
immersion since you live with a local family
and generally have time to explore the adopted
culture. |
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How to Get Jobs with the United Nations:
The Unauthorized Guide by Amy E. Robertson
A guide to the many ways to get a job at the United Nations. Explanations of the many and varied UN organizations and a plethora of resources are provided. |
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Around
the World by Sailboat: How to Find
the Jobs
...Amazingly, I was along for this trip of
a lifetime as volunteer crew — the owner
had paid my way, provided the food on-board,
and would pay for a return ticket from Tortola
upon our successful delivery of his yacht
to the islands, where he planned to use it
over the winter months. |
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Housesitting
Abroad by Nora Dunn
An author and experienced expert
provides advice, descriptions, and resources
for jobs abroad available as a house-sitter.
Such enriching long-term living stretches your
travel budget. In a similar and overlapping
way, Caretaking
Abroad: Some Creative Ways to Travel the
World Long-Term often involves
a bit more work in exchange for free shelter. |
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Teaching English to Children in a Summer Camp or Homestay Abroad
A great option for a summer job abroad is to English to children and teens at a camp, homestay program, or learn through a language exchange. |
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Work
as a Freelance Foreign Correspondent by Jason Motlagh
Opportunities exist as a foreign
correspondent as jobs abroad for freelance journalists
grow in demand. |
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To
Work Abroad Successfully, Put Down Roots by Tim Leffel
A prolific travel writer and freelancer
draws from his own experience working overseas and
interviews others to illustrate how taking the plunge
and living as a local is often the best path to interesting
and fulfilling jobs. |
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How to Find Jobs on Yachts and Super-yachts
A thorough overview of what it takes to work on yachts and super yachts worldwide from either the U.S. or Europe |
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Summer Jobs Leading Nature Trips
Many summer jobs exist for those who wish to work overseas leading nature activity camps and tours. |
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Waking
Up to New Jobs Abroad: A Personal
Odyssey
A series of articles on the many
seasonal jobs overseas
the author has taken over the years — including
work in ski resort hotels, campsites, entertainment,
eco-lodges, care-giving, volunteering, etc. — providing
resources and ideas for others who wish
to follow her adventurous lead. |
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Permaculture
Jobs, Sustainable Living and Endless Travel by
Jonathon Engels
Over the past decade, there has been an enormous
growth in interest and activities relating
to permaculture jobs as a means of farming
abroad, sustainable living, and the endless
travel this enables for people of all ages. |
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Stories About Paid Jobs Abroad |
- Paid
travel jobs exist from summer au pairing in Italy to crewing
a yacht in the Pacific to teaching English in Spain to seasonal farm work
in Australia to internships worldwide in STEM.
- Please note that work exchange programs exist in certain countries—such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc.—allowing working holidays lasting up to a year.
- Being a digital nomad can last as long as your visa allows in a given country, then you can move on to a new destination.
- Of course, getting a transfer sponsored by a European corporate branch is a great way to be paid well for your work while remaining abroad long-term. International finance is one such common route.
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Finding
Work in Europe
An overview of work opportunities
in Europe, from summer to seasonal, describing
what is involved when seeking jobs in the EU. |
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Inside the Paid Teaching Assistant Program in France
A rare opportunity for Americans to find work abroad teaching English in France. Use your stipend to travel, explore the culture and learn French. |
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Paid Jobs as a Teaching Assistant in France
A unique opportunity to find paid work teaching English in France and certain French-speaking countries while becoming immersed in the French language. |
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Jobs
in Italy: Work in Tuscany and Umbria
Lucia Mancini describes practical options for work
in two of the most beautiful regions in Italy. |
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A Job Teaching English in Spain
An experience on the Teach in Spain program with CIEE transformed the life of Sagan Pope, led her to 5 years in the country, and to success thereafter. |
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A
Year Living and Working in New Zealand
At this time two years ago, I would not have
been able to tell you a great deal about
New Zealand. In fact, I had never really
given the place a second thought until the
day I discovered it was the only westernized
country where my partner and I could both
legally live and work. |
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Adventures
Working in Australia
Working in Australia, in this case through
the BUNAC program, can be a truly memorable
year-long adventure. |
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How an Internship in China Can Lead to a Dream Job
An internship in exciting Shanghai, China proves to be
very fruitful in terms of the author's career, just as it is rewarding educationally
and culturally. In a period when more young people are going
to China to study and intern, and more employers are valuing
such internships, the author points
out how interning is a great short- and long-term
personal and professional experience investment. |
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Summer and Seasonal Internships at an Organic Farm in Tuscany
A unique internship program in idyllic Tuscany, Italy, where participants work on a traditional and organic farm in exchange for food and shelter. |
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Teaching English in Bangkok: The Guide to Finding Paid Jobs Fast
An insider's guide to finding work upon arriving in Bangkok, Thailand, along with tips and key resources. |
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Teach English in Spain: Open Up Opportunities
An experience on the Teach in Spain program with CIEE transformed the life of the Sagan Pope, led her to 5 years in the country and to success thereafter. |
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Finding
Summer and Seasonal Jobs in Australia
Jobs in Australia
are often off-the-beaten-path and the author offers her inside tips
and prime resources for summer and seasonal work. |
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A
Seasonal Job in New Zealand
A story about an experience apple-picking on a farm in beautiful New Zealand, where the pleasure far exceeded the necessary effort. |
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Finding
Jobs In Prague as an Expat: You Do Not Have
to Teach English
Options for finding jobs
as an expat in Prague — a shining jewel in the
Czech Republic and still a happening city. |
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Paid Work
in the Cayman Islands
There are many short-term jobs on a unique Caribbean island where the money flows freely, ideal for a working vacation. Extending your time beyond a month is not easy, but possible. |
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Paid Jobs Abroad