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Working Overseas Introduction There are a number of factors to take into account when deciding whether to work overseas. You will need to consider where to work, the type of work you want /can undertake and how long you will be working abroad.
Type of job Non-specialist / Non-experienced jobs For most overseas employment you will need experience even if you are qualified. If you do not have much experience there are still a number of options open to you. Casual work
Finance a year off or a trip around the world by finding short term casual work, usually in developed countries
Voluntary work
Voluntary Service Overseas - www.vso.org.uk Login to the Jobs+ Vacancies Board to search for volunteer opportunities Factsheets – available from the Resource Centre or online Vacation/gap year job hunting available https://issuu.com/bgcareers/docs/vacation_and_gap_year_job_hunting Teaching English as a Foreign Language https://issuu.com/bgcareers/docs/tefl
Specialist Areas Professionally Qualified Such as teaching are normally available from the companies themselves or through management consultants. Experienced teachers
Experienced Teachers are often recruited to teach the normal range of subjects at primary and secondary level; these jobs will often be advertised in the TES.
Voluntary Work Volunteers are needed in a number of areas including education, social / community work and business development. www.vso.org.uk www.concern.net
Voluntary Service Overseas Concern Worldwide (works with local agencies in 18 developing countries). Two year placements are available for professionals, though usually two years post qualification experience is required.
www.wse.org.uk
World Services Enquiry (Christians Abroad) - a number of vacancies available through this website.
https://issuu.com/bgcareers/docs/vacation_and_gap_year_job_hunting vacation/gap year job hunting (factsheet)