Getting a Job Abroad

Getting a Job Abroad
Author: Roger Jones
Publisher: How To Books Ltd
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781857038514

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 Book of U.S. Government Jobs

The Book of U.S. Government Jobs
Author: Dennis V. Damp
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1995
Genre: Civil service positions
ISBN: 9780943641126

This all new seventh edition offers job seekers all the necessary tools to land a high paying job with Uncle Sam, this country's largest employer. Discover where the jobs are, what jobs are available, and most importantly how to find them. This revised edition includes over 1,000 resources for exploring careers and locating job vacancies nationwide and overseas. Uncle Sam employees over 2,850,000 civilian workers and 56,000 students. The average salary exceeds $45,000 and over 300,000 job vacancies are filled annually at thousands of locations and in hundreds of occupations -- entry level to professional. Few employers can match the wide range of career opportunities that government offers. Today, simplified application forms and resumes are accepted by agencies and most agencies advertise jobs on the internet, fax back services, or take your application by phone. This all new seventh edition shows job seekers how to successfully land the job they want in government. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

International Jobs

International Jobs
Author: Nina Segal
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2009-03-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0786730293

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.