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Finding Your First Job Abroad
Finding Your First Paid Job Overseas: Proven Strategies to Find International Employment by Zahara Heckscher
I understand the dilemma of the first time international job seeker: You can’t get a job overseas unless you have experience. But how do you get experience if you can’t get a job? I’ll share five proven strategies to break out of this Catch-22...
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The Best Places to Teach English in Asia by Michael Hines
In addition to sharing chunks of the world's largest continent, quite a number of nations in Asia are also sharing another striking similarity: most are experiencing a rather acute demand for English teachers. From South Korea to Vietnam, Asian countries are in high gear towards getting their population to learn the lingua franca of globalization...

Volunteer in Australasia Volunteering in Australasia: An Overview of the Top Opportunities by Nora Dunn
Most of Australasia (Australia and New Zealand in particular) is very well developed, and as such doesn’t have the same need for international volunteers as other less developed nations.... But there are still ways to volunteer in Australasia, and often with the added benefit of reducing your own travel expenses while you’re at it.
Work Overseas at a Vietnam Newspaper

Adventures Working Abroad in Australia by Lauren Fitzpatrick
I knew that my next destination was Australia...it would mean a lot of independent planning, and I would have to organize my own job and accommodation—but that was part of the adventure... 

Work Your Way Around the World
Short-Term Work Abroad
Susan Griffith, Short-Term Work Abroad Editor for Transitions Abroad, offers a selection of key employers for short-term and summer jobs overseas. Susan also provides an overview with essential resources for those who are seeking work teaching English in Asia, Latin America, Western Europe, and Central and Eastern Europe. Work Abroad as an Au Pair or a Nanny offers extensive details and links for these in-demand jobs in Europe.
The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas
Working and Living Abroad
Author of the bible on work abroad, The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas, Jean-Marc Hachey shares his insights into international employment trends and offers inspirational advice to short- and long-term job seekers. In Build an International Employment Profile, he walks through key steps — including study abroad, volunteer work, internships, or cultural immersion travel — which often lead to an international career.
Culture Shock! Living in Brazl
Living Abroad: Choosing a Country That's Best For You 
Experienced long-term traveler, volunteer, expatriate, and Living Abroad editor Volker Poelzl—whose work for Transitions Abroad has involved researching comprehensive global and country-by-country expatriate resource guides—describes the lure of life overseas for the estimated 6.3 million Americans who have already decided to take the plunge. In addition, Volker provides a list of the top twelve countries for those contemplating a new life in another country—whether to work abroad, retire, experience an extended period of cultural immersion, or simply to escape from the "rat race" at home.
Living Abroad in Costa Rica
Living Abroad in Costa Rica
Erin Van Rheenen paints a picture of life as an expatriate immersed in the lush tropical lands of Costa Rica and the renowned hospitality of its people. In extended excerpts from her guidebook, which is part of the Living Abroad series by Avalon Travel Publishing, she offers step-by-step details and advice on local history, culture, geography, residency requirements, working visas, moving considerations, safety, retirement, and much more.
Internship Work Abroad
William Nolting, work abroad and study abroad editor for Transitions Abroad, identifies and categorizes student internship jobs overseas.
Teaching Abroad: The Recession-Proof Employment Option
Michael G. Hines describes in practical terms why teaching is one of the most recession-proof jobs available in these troubled economic times as he initiates a series on this most common form of work abroad by region.
Freelance Jobs Can Be Your Ticket to Living Overseas
Adam Bray describes the pros and cons of freelance work abroad and provides practical tips which have made for a positive and liberating experience.
Work Abroad in Adventure Travel: Questions and Answers
Experienced expert Tariq El Kashef offers his "Questions and Answers" on available jobs abroad in adventure travel and careers leading tours.
Living and Working Overseas While Freelancing on the Web
Nora Dunn provides practical advice, descriptions based upon experience, and resources to inspire you to enjoy the freedom possible when you live and work abroad as a freelancer on the Web.
Where the ESL Jobs Are Overseas: Online But Off the Beaten Path
Duncan MacLeod, guides you to the many alternative websites where you can search for work teaching English abroad independently.
Summer and Seasonal Work in Australia
Lisa Ponefract finds that the best travel jobs in Australia are off-the-beaten-path and offers her inside tips and prime resources for a variety of options for summer and seasonal work.
Canada Wants You to Word Abroad: How to Get a Visa
Ramona Grenier on the requirements and steps to acquire your work permit in Canada.
Work Abroad as a Freelance Foreign Correspondent
Jason Motlagh describes the tough but fascinating world of the freelancing journalist abroad. He provides practical tips on how and where to land your first job while providing a checklist for journalists first arriving for work overseas.
Work Abroad as a Nurse
Caroline A. Polt, RN, describes her experience working as a nurse in Saudi Arabia and documents the many jobs available overseas.
Teaching English Abroad
Randall Davis offers his expertise and selected resources to prepare and to find short-term work abroad, or to develop a career as an ESL teacher overseas.
Teaching English and Living in Mexico as a Mex-Pat
Jonathan Clark provides inside tips on finding work teaching English in Mexico, and offers a variety of perspectives from the many mex-pats making it their new home.
How to Work Abroad After College
Katie Kreuger on the transition from college study to work abroad by seeking out travel jobs.
The Expat’s Survival Guide: Searching for International Jobs
Leslie Strazzullo offers practical advice and strategies on how to plan your search and obtain your goals for work abroad.
What it Takes to Live and Work Abroad
Celeste Heiter summarizes the essential attributes for a successful and rewarding experience living and working abroad.
Why Volunteer Overseas?
An interview with an experienced expert, Zahara Hecksher, who is a co-author of a classic book on the subject—How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas—and Transitions Abroad's Volunteer Abroad editor. As always, Zahara goes to the core of the altruistic impulse and offers very subtle and invaluable advice for prospective volunteers.
The Changing Face of International Volunteering
Volker Poelzl provides both an overview of trends in international volunteering and a selection of the best resources for those considering volunteer vacations or work abroad.
Volunteer Vacations: Seniors Have a Different Agenda
Alison Gardner describes the characteristics of volunteer vacations selected by seniors, while discussing the many volunteer programs available for this meaningful combination of educational travel and service work abroad.
Volunteer Work in Brazil
Volker Poelzl provides an overview of the volunteer work available in Brazil in the context of current social and cultural issues.
Volunteer Teaching English in Africa
B. Susan Bauer on how to go about finding volunteer work teaching English in Africa.
The Benefits of Study Abroad
A new study by Professors Mary Dwyer and Courtney Peters of IES Abroad details the personal, academic, cultural and career development benefits of overseas education - which is often the best preparation as a student for work abroad.
Job Strategies While Abroad: How to Get the Best “Career Punch” From Your Study Abroad Experience
Jean-Marc Hachey on ways to transform your study abroad experience into a preparation for long-term work abroad or even a career overseas.
Why Study Abroad?
Sheila J. Curran highlights the many advantages of study abroad for those who wish to gain a career advantage.
Finding Internships in Italy
Emma Bird provides practical tips and resources for those seeking internship work in Italy.
The Rise of Study Abroad in Asia
Stacey Hartmann on the growing opportunities and trends for U.S. students seeking cultural contrasts along with study abroad tips for Asia.
Study French in France
Sharon Goldstein sorts through the many options in France for language immersion study.
Paid Software Internships in India
Transitions Abroad offers a glimpse of a summer job in India’s dream software company, based in Bangalore, South India - a fascinating opportunity for paid study and work abroad.
Work, Study, Travel: The Combination Allows You to Live Abroad as a Local
Jen Swanson's story provides tips, inspiration and resources on how to extend your travel overseas by incorporating short-term work with study abroad.
Budget Travel in Mexico and Central America
TransitionsAbroad.com's Resourceful Travel columnist Tim Leffel on bargains which can be found in the region and provides inside tips for the budget traveler with an adventurous spirit.
Budget Travel in South America, Budget Travel in Asia, and Budget Travel in the New Eastern Europe are part of a series of articles on regional options for a richer form of travel on the cheap.
Europe's Online Travel Deals
Rick Steves contributed his work as a columnist for Transitions Abroad for almost two decades. Here he navigates the Web to find the best budget travel deals in Europe.
Cheap Air Travel in Europe: Low-Cost Options for Flights Are on the Rise
Volker Poelzl provides tips on how to book flights and researches the best budget airlines within Europe while providing Web resources.
France on a Budget
Kelby Hartson Carr asserts that rewarding travel on the cheap in France is still possible and includes links to websites which offer cheap accommodations, dining, and transportation.
Travel to Learn in France: Vacation Courses Offer Opportunities for Immersion 
Anna Gibson describes some of the many educational travel options in France.
Budget African Safaris
David A. Smith describes a safari adventure tour in Mozambique for those who travel on a budget.
 Featured Programs and Essential Resources
Study Abroad in China
China Study Abroad (CSA)
We're a comprehensive and affordable study abroad company that takes care of all your arrangements before you arrive in China and provides support throughout your stay. We want to make your time in China fun, exciting, and easy so that you can fully focus on your experience. Whether you're studying, interning, or teaching we find your housing, register you for classes, buy your books, plan excursions, provide 24 hour service, and much more..
Women Volunteer Abroad
Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime!  
Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself while working side-by-side with local people on community-led initiatives. Placements are available in the areas of social services, education, and health. Choose from 12 countries—Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand. 
Teaching English in Chile
Teach English in Chile with InterExchange — No Teaching Certificate Required 
Teach English in Chile and discover the breathtaking scenery, rich culture and friendly Chilean people. You will work as a volunteer in a highly regarded Chilean Education program to provide classroom support, motivate students, and teach English language skills. Orientation, TEFL training, Spanish lessons, host family accommodation and meals are all provided.
ELI China Internships
Internships in China
As China rapidly expands into a world marketplace and economic powerhouse, employers are increasingly looking at experience with China as an extremely valuable asset in new applicants. An internship in China can boost your resume, supply you with valuable experience, and vastly improve your cross-cultural communication skills. ELI offers internships in Shanghai for students in nearly every major, from engineering, to marketing, to medicine… expand your world!
Costa Rica Gap Year Experience
Costa Rica Experience
Explore Costa Rica’s most incredible sights and get first-hand experience of local life! Take in everything from the Arenal Volcano to the idyllic Bocas del Toro islands and get ready for a truly Costa Rican adventure. Volunteer to save the sea turtles on the Pacific Coast, take a kayak trip, explore life above the canopy line, get adrenaline pumping on a zip line, try surfing, and build homes for underprivileged families. A jam-packed adventure that leaves no stone unturned in this beautiful Central American country!
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