Vault Career Guide to International Careers: Expert Advice on International Job Opportunities (Vault Career Library)

It is estimated that there are currently 90 million people working outside their country of birth. This Vault title guides you to major opportunities — from foreigh service employees and corporate transfers to English teachers and entrepreneurs In this book you'll find all you need to know about living and working abroad. Maybe you're already committed to going overseas and have a good idea of where you're going, and what you'll be doing. This book will help you plan properly. Or maybe you bought this book on a whim and thought, hey, let's see what this international stuff is all about. This book will introduce you to the possibilities involved in working abroad. It's also quite possible that you fall somewhere in between the two groups: you've been thinking about going overseas for a while, but haven't taken any concrete steps yet. Use this book to consider all your options, narrow your choices and get started. Whatever your situation, this Guide is chock full of ideas on what to do, where to go, and how to do it. Get ready to pack your bags -- the world is waiting! Vault Guide to International Careers......Page 5 Acknowledgements......Page 7 Table of Contents......Page 9 The Scoop......Page 13 Getting Hired......Page 105 On the Job......Page 157 Appendix......Page 189 About the Author......Page 207 The benefits of working abroad Opportunities abroad Where the opportunities are Is an international career for you? Practical considerations Getting ready Finding the job what to expect Day in the life abroad Returning home.