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Jobs Abroad: Employers and Self-Employment

Explore a diverse range of jobs, from short-term gigs to year-long positions.

For native English speakers with a degree and TEFL certification, there are paid opportunities in English teaching.

Seasonal work abounds in tourism, hospitality, and agriculture businesses. You can even become an au pair in Europe or other parts of the globe, combining language learning with room and board.

Internships may not always pay, but they offer invaluable experience. Some STEM interns may receive stipends. Look into work exchange programs for visa support.

Networking can open doors to longer-term international careers.

Become a digital nomad within your visa limits and travel to new locations. Now, 58 countries and counting have special extended visas for this rapidly increasing way of working.

Discover your path to working abroad!

Read the advice below from experts and stories by those who have taken the plunge.

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 longer-term jobs overseas.

	Why a Virtual Job is the Best Job for Working Abroad by Tim Leffel Digital nomads enjoy increasing options for location independence. Choose your favorite destinations — explore the world while being paid for using your talents!
	Teach English Online: Be a Digital Nomad by John Clites Enjoy the flexibility of earning income from home or on the road as a digital nomad by teaching English online.
	Paid Travel Jobs Leading Adventure Tours If you are a born leader searching for work, here is a realistic view of various types of paid travel jobs leading adventure tours abroad with resources.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Work as a Freelance Foreign Correspondent by Jason Motlagh As demand grows, many opportunities for exciting jobs as freelance foreign correspondents are available.
	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. An excellent resource for the student seeking their first job overseas.
	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.
	Top Jobs for Creative Long-Term Travelers by Jonathon Engels Creative short-term jobs are available to those who wish to extend their long-term travels indefinitely.
	Around the World by Sailboat: How to Find the Jobs ...Amazingly, I was along for this trip of a lifetime as a 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.
	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. Still, it is a very flexible way of living, offering great rewards.
	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.
	Guide to Teaching English as a Second Language Abroad by Ted Campbell 10 practical tips in an essential guide to job resources provided by an experienced expat who has taught extensively in South Korea, China, and Mexico.
	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).
	Why and Where to Work in Europe as an Au Pair or Nanny by Susan Griffith A prolific author of classic books used by more than a generation of students and people of all ages provides advice and many websites to help you find jobs abroad, especially in Europe, where the demand remains.
	7 Keys to Au Pair Work Abroad Au pair work allows for full cultural immersion. You live with a local family, learn a language, and generally have time to explore the adopted culture.
	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 varied UN organizations and resources are provided.
	Teaching English to Children in a Summer Camp or Homestay Abroad An excellent option for a summer job abroad is to teach English to children and teens at a camp or homestay program or even learn through a language exchange.
	Summer Jobs Leading Nature Trips Many summer jobs exist for those who wish to work overseas, leading nature activity camps and tours.
	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 exciting and fulfilling jobs.
	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
	House-sitting 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 ovNacNerlapping way, Caretaking Abroad: Some Creative Ways to Travel the World Long-Term often involves more work in exchange for free shelter.
	Permaculture Jobs, Responsible 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.

Stories About Jobs Abroad

Discover paid travel jobs worldwide, from summer au pairing in Italy to crewing yachts in the Pacific, teaching English in Spain, seasonal farm work in Australia, and STEM internships.
Experience working holidays, seasonal or lasting up to a year, in select countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
Embrace the Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Live as a digital nomad within your visa limits, then travel to new locations.
Pursue Sponsored Transfers: Consider well-paid, long-term work opportunities sponsored by European corporate branches, with international finance, marketing, and STEM as popular options.

	Inside the Paid Teaching Assistant Program in France This is a rare opportunity for Americans to find work abroad teaching English in France. Use your stipend to travel, explore the culture, and learn French.
	Finding Jobs Overseas on the Spot: Working in an Eco-Lodge and Guiding Tours in Costa Rica The story of a long-term traveler who finds work on the spot at an eco-lodge in Costa Rica as part of her odyssey working in countries worldwide, complete with practical advice.
	A Year Living and Working in New Zealand Two years ago, I would not have been able to tell you a great deal about New Zealand. In fact, I had only really given the place a second thought the day I discovered it was the only Westernized country where my partner and I could both legally live and work.
	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 five years in the country, and led her to success thereafter.
	Life on an Internship in Madrid Gain insights into working as an intern in a Madrid private hospital, improving your Spanish knowledge while contributing to your career. Explore the city and culture with your homestay and new friends.
	Adventures Working in Australia Working in Australia, in this case through the BUNAC program, can be a genuinely memorable year-long adventure.
	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.
	Jobs in Italy: Work in Tuscany and Umbria Lucia Mancini describes practical work options in two of Italy's most beautiful regions.
	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 essential resources.
	Finding Summer and Seasonal Jobs in Australia Jobs in Australia are often off-the-beaten-path. The author offers her inside tips and prime summer and seasonal work resources.
	A Seasonal Job in New Zealand A story about an experience of apple-picking on a farm in beautiful New Zealand, where the pleasure far exceeded the necessary effort.
	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.
	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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