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Guide to Working Abroad:
A guide to finding the international job you want!
You constantly monitor international affairs, read international journals and newspapers, and try to learn new languages. You love new cultures and always make an effort to travel abroad. In a nutshell you are a person who wants work internationally and now you need to figure out how to do it. The international job search must be targeted, strategic and planned. There are many factors to consider when deciding to work in another country. Everything from your language ability and safety and securiy to work visas and how you should apply (CV vs. Resume) must be taken into consideration. This guide walks you through the process of conducting a targeted and effective international job search.

International Job Search Links

•	OverseasJobs.com From AboutJobs.com OverseasJobs.com features international job opportunities for professionals, expatriates and adventure seekers. Search for jobs worldwide.
•	International Job Links From International Job Links International Job Links is a international directory of job search sites for finding overseas jobs and work abroad. Job-seekers can find more than 600 links to international job sites, recruiters, and job agents where you can post your resume/CV and search for jobs.
•	International Job Resources From Quinessential Careers Quinessential provides links to job sites that allow you to search for jobs in multiple countries and regions of the world. You can also find job sites in specific geographic regions off of this site.
•	International Jobs Center From Carlyle Corporation A comprehensive source of international jobs for professionals. Links to International Career Employment Weekly newspaper with over 500 current international job vacancies each week, including hundreds of international development jobs. Fee based. Sample jobs and other features are free.
•	Transitions Abroad From Transitions Abroad Transitions Abroad provides a guide to work abroad, study abroad, alternative travel overseas and international living. It has numerous links to sites as well as helpful articles that will help in your international job search.
•	Global & Worldwide Job Resources From Quinessential Careers Find employment in a specific parts of the world. Click on an area of one of the maps below to visit job sites that can help you in your job search.
•	Going Global From Goinglobal.com Goinglobal.com provides “grassroots intelligence” through a team of in-country researchers. The site and its experts monitor and update International country-specific career information on 23 countries. The site provides guides to assist you. Fee based.
•	Labour Mobility From Labour Mobility Labour Mobility develops and provides Country Guides of Expertise in Labour Mobility (ELM) with practical cultural management and job hunting information on more than 40 countries. The job hunting abroad section provides one page informational guides on working in specific countries.

International Job Search Articles & Advice

•	Essential Skills for International Careers From Jobweb Article from Jobweb that discusses the skills necessary to be competitive and work in the international job market.
•	Working for an International Company From Jobweb Working in an international company can be an exciting, challenging, and culturally enriching experience. But there are some key differences between working in a multinational firm and a local company. This article discusses those differences and what you can expect when working for an international company.
•	Build an International Employment Profile From Transitions Abroad International careers don’t just happen. They are carefully planned and built up over a period of time. International employers insist that you have international experience before sending you to work abroad. This article focuses on how to build an international profile that includes the experience, education and skills to make you marketable.

Inspiration for You

Opportunity rarely knocks on your door. Knock rather on opportunity's door if you ardently wish to enter.

- R. David Thomas

Success doesn't come to you...you go to it.

- Marva Collins

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