Work
Abroad
International
Jobs: Where They Are, How To Get Them, by
Eric Kocher and Nina Segal
If you are confused about whether you want a global
career in business or government, teaching or non-profit,
this book is for you. It gives a great overview
of the types of global careers you can have in
government, business, non-profit organizations,
communications, teaching and law. Students and
recent grads can also find out how to research,
network, write resumes and interview in the global
environment.
The
Global Resume and CV Guide, by Mary Anne
Thompson
This is a "must have" book for any
global citizen looking for work abroad. It covers
the vast differences in job hunting for over 40
countries. You'll find essential information on
work permits/visas, cover letter and resume/c.v.
writing, interviewing advice and cultural tips.
 International
Jobs Directory: A Guide to Over 1001 Employers,
by Ronald L. Krannich, Ph.D. and Caryl Rae Krannich
This fabulous directory is the first place you
should turn to find a variety of international
employers in business, government, non-profit organizations,
teaching, research institutes, consulting and contract
work, plus information on work permits, internships
and teaching jobs.
Work
Worldwide: International Career Strategies for
the Adventurous Job Seeker, by Nancy Mueller
What I like best about this handy little book
is the country profiles and summary of cultural
differences. It also contains a helpful general
summary of the international job hunting process,
including networking, preparing resumes and interviewing.
 Teaching
English Overseas - A Job Guide for Americans
and Canadians, by Jeff Mohamed
Teaching English overseas is one of the most popular
ways to work abroad. This book will guide through
what you need to know about finding teaching jobs,
whether you have training credentials or not. Over
450 schools organizations who hire English teachers
are profiled.
Work
Your Way Around the World: The Authoritative
Guide for the Working Traveler (Vacation
Work's)
Covering a plethora of fascinating short-term work
opportunities worldwide, this comprehensive book
is packed with details of how to work in hotels,
ski resorts, fish canneries, restaurants, farms,
teaching, childcare, business, factories, workcamps,
and more. It gives a country-by-country analysis
of short-term work opportunities for the working
traveler for most major countries around the world.
Work
Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas,
Clayton A. Hubbs (editor)
If you are looking for a book of general job hunting
references, this guide has been compiled from Transitions
Abroad's vast database of resources for students,
travelers and volunteers.
Study
Abroad
 Financial
Resources for International Study: A Guide for
US Students and Professionals, by Institute
of International Education
Studying abroad is a dream for many people. Now
you can make your dream a reality with over 700
scholarships, grants, fellowships and paid internships
to choose from. The handy index makes finding the
right country, field of study, academic level and
award amount easy to locate. Don't pay more than
you have to for a rewarding study abroad experience.
Volunteer
Abroad
How
to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas, by
Joseph Collins, Zahara Heckscher, Stefano DeZerega
Wondering if volunteering overseas is for you?
The authors of this fabulous book, all founders
of volunteer organizations, help you decide choose
the right kind of volunteering program from over
one hundred diverse programs, including the Peace
Corps. They also offer valuable advice on how to
fundraise and explain the political and social
context for Americans who volunteer abroad.
 Vacation
Work's International Directory of Voluntary Work,
by Louise Whetter and Victoria Pybus
Volunteering opportunities in Europe, the UK and
worldwide focus on archaeology, child care, youth
services, conservation and the environment, religion
and work with the sick and disabled.
So
You Want to Join the Peace Corps: What to Know
Before You Go, by Dillon Banerjee
Thinking about joining the Peace Corps as a way
to get international experience? This handy little
book, written by a former Peace Corps volunteer,
answers over 70 of the most common questions dealing
with the application and interview process, packing
for your 2 year stint, learning the language and
your job, living with the locals, safety concerns,
staying in touch with friends, managing a social
life, Peace Corps policy and what to expect when
you return. A definite must for Peace Corps applicants.
 Alternatives
to the Peace Corps: A Directory of Third World & U.S.
Volunteer Opportunities (9th Ed.), edited
by Joan Powell
Insightful and informative, this little book
offers a lot of ideas for not only traditional
volunteer work, but also work brigades, study tours
and third world travel.
Retire
Abroad
 The
Grown Up's Guide to Retiring Abroad, by Rosanne
Knorr
If you spent your working years looking forward
to retiring and traveling abroad, Rosanne Knorr
can tell you how to turn that dream into reality.
This wonderful book profiles the top 20 retirement
destinations and points out the linguistic, budgetary,
cultural and exotic appeal of each. Lots of great
practical information about the climate, food,
entertainment, lifestyle, shopping, social life,
renting or buying a home, paperwork and residence
rules, managing your money and dealing with taxes.
She tells you how to how to decide where to go,
where to get the inside scoop and explains the
pros and cons of settling into your retirement
dream destination for a few months or for the rest
of your life.
Cultural
Adjustment
Homeward Bound : A Spouse's Guide to Repatriation
, by Robin Pascoe
Robin Pascoe's books and website are wonderful
resources for the traveling spouse. As spouses
are typically counted on by the whole family to
make moving back home (as well as moving abroad)
as smooth as possible, Homeward Bound helps spouses
to deal with re-entry shock as well as re-create
new and meaningful lives upon their return home.
 A
Wife's Guide (Culture Shock!), by Robin Pascoe
Part of the Culture Shock! series of
books, The Wife's Guide is specifically written
to give married women the advice they need about
traveling and living overseas.
 Culture
Shock! Successful Living Abroad: A Parent's Guide, by
Robin Pascoe
As an expatriate mother and parent, Robin Pascoe
has had her children on the move since they were
born. She knows what it takes to raise happy, healthy
and well-adjusted children overseas and shares
her advice with parents who are new to the issues
of bringing up children in foreign environments.
Career
Assessments
 Do
What You Are : Discover the Perfect Career for You
Through the Secrets of Personality Type, by
Paul D. Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger
This is one of my all time favorite books because of its riveting insight
into how your natural personality preferences determine what kinds of jobs
you would be best at and enjoy most. Once you understand your true nature better,
deciding on jobs, career paths and relationships becomes that much easier and
rewarding. This book is a must read before embracing any career path, especially
a global one.
 What
Color Is Your Parachute 2003, by Richard Nelson Bolles
For 30 years "Parachute" has helped millions of people worldwide
discover their skills, interests and career paths. The 2003 edition has been
updated and revised to keep up with changes in job-hunting. This edition also
works together with Bolles' website at www.jobhuntersbible.com,
an excellent resource with articles, career assessments and much more for job
hunters of all ages.
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