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TYPES OF JOB SECTOR »
Teaching English is by far the most popular type of overseas employment. It can be done both
professionally or more informally. Get more information about teaching english overseas here.
Governments from almost all countries send their staff overseas for various reasons, most are
long-term government employees but some are also consultants or contractors for specific projects.
Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) There are many opportunities available for people with
proven leadership abilities and a desire to help improve the lives of the third world.
Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) employ professional expats all around the world such as
UNESCO, the Asian Development Bank, CARE or World Vision.
The Petroleum Industry employs expats anywhere oil is extracted. Overseas employment on an oil
rig can be a tough job, but the pay is good.
Multinational companies Companies regularly ship employees overseas for various reasons —
to set up or manage factories, overseas branches or joint ventures with local firms, to deal
with purchasing and subcontracting, to provide specialist expertise or training, and so on.
Temporary jobs If you're interested in temporary overseas employment, or your visa limits you
to temporary jobs, there are a number of industries which often have work available.
Planning »
Overseas Recruiters Planning for employment overseas needs to begin twelve to eighteen months
prior to the anticipated departure date. Consider whether you need to save up some money,
organize a new passport, investigate visas and work permits, brush up on your language skills
and what type of corporate culture you are seeking.
Determine what kind of jobs one want to pursue
Jobs can be categorized as follows -
A. Full-time
B. Part-time
C. Casual/Relief work
D. Permanent/ongoing employment
E. Short-term/contract employment
F. Seasonal work
Research Potential Jobs, Companies, and Countries -
In this step, consider building a spreadsheet that contains all the information you need to
know, including job titles skills and experience required, company name and location, and
citizenship or work eligibility requirements or, Go through a recruitment agency .
Passport -
Apply for a new passport, or renew an existing passport, early on in the planning stage.
Visa -
Once you have decided in which country you plan to work, you will need to enquire about an
appropriate visa from the relevant embassy or consulate.
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Work permit -
You will need to make sure that you are eligible for a work permit in the country in which you
intend to seek employment. The relevant embassy can supply details.
Language ability -
Familiarity, if not native fluency, in the local language is often a useful (though not always
mandatory) prerequisite to obtaining.
Prepare Job-Search Correspondence -
As with any kind of job search, your job-search correspondence is critically important; perhaps
even more so because of the regional differences in resumes and cover letters.
Prepare for the Global Job Interview -
The key for your success is preparation and practice. Whatever the medium of the interview, one
need to articulate how your unique mix of accomplishments, skills, and education make you an
ideal candidate for the position.
Follow-up -
Make calls, send e-mails to all your prospective employers, and inquire about the status.
Contemplate Going/Moving Abroad -
Meet with potential employers and consider volunteering, interning, or other work alternatives
while you continue to search for that ideal position.
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