Summer's here and the time is right for...getting out of the country and working for a few months abroad. Whether you're a college student, a recent grad, or just a person in a specific field looking for a change of pace, working abroad for a summer can be a great, eye-opening experience. How do you find work abroad for a summer? Here are some places where you can look.
- Consult on-hand career experts. Finding a summer job abroad can sometimes start close to home. If you're at college, your campus career counseling center probably has listings for summer jobs abroad. You might also be able to get leads from professors, study-abroad advisors or students just back from foreign study. All of these people are right on-hand. Just reach out and find out what they can offer you. If you're working or interning at a big company, your Human Resources department might also have internal listings for jobs overseas. They can also help you figure out if you can apply for these jobs.
- Look online. Online resources for foreign summer jobs are plentiful. Of course, as with anything sight unseen, you don't want to sign anything, pay for anything or, especially, leave for anywhere, before you do your homework. Many companies offering work abroad are completely "legit" and offer references, in-depth, verifiable program information, on-site supervisors to help you once you land - or at least some provisions for your safety once you get there. Many are attached to reputable companies, recruiting firms or schools. Just be careful and check with the Better Business Bureau, work-abroad message boards or even legal sources like the State Department website, to make sure there aren't any complaints against the organization you're considering.
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Author: B. Danesco