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33 Weeks Until Move: Job Search - Advice for Finding a Job Overseas
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TheLadders.com publishes the largest collection of online job listings and information for professionals seeking employment with incomes from $100K to $500K.
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Many of our members are not being transferred abroad by their current employers, but searching for a position abroad. Obtaining a work permit is often a big hurdle and we'll cover this in an upcoming issue.
Kelly Magowan of Six Figures, Australia's first job site exclusively for high salary earners, wrote a great article, entitled Start with You - Not the Job Title.
In her article, Kelly advises, "In my experience with job seekers or careers clients, most people approach the job search by looking at the job titles and try to fit themselves into these boxes. Once you have a few years of experience behind you and have developed a vast array of skills and experiences, trying to fit into a box often causes frustration.
The best way to begin your job search is to start with you, your skills, interests, values, abilities and motivators. Rather than trying to fit yourself into a position description, create a position description of the types of jobs you are interested in and that suit you. It is a far more empowering process and is more likely to focus your job seeking and bring about a satisfying result."
Thanks to the Internet, searching for a job abroad is much easier than it used to be. There are hundreds of international jobs sites and even video interviewing. Be sure to frequently check our Overseas Jobs section and Subscribe to our bi-weekly classified newsletter, ExpatExchange Job & Classified News, which delivers new job opportunities right to your e-mail inbox.
Also, be sure to check out our Expat Report series that focuses on Working Abroad. Click here to read what expats have to say about finding employment in their respective countries, work permits and popular industries.
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| Finding a Teaching Job Abroad
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There are many resources online to help people searching for an international teaching position. Once you've narrowed down the options, it's important to figure out whether the schools in question are the right fit for you. Kelly Blackwell, author of The Complete Guide to Securing a Job at an International School offers some great advice to teachers seeking overseas employment in her article, entitled, 3 Key Steps To Choosing The Right Teaching Job Abroad. Below is a synopsis:
1. Does the school have a director from a "western" country? Or a director with experience in "western" educational practices?
2. Rather than talk to the recruiter about your teaching philosophy, ask them about the teaching and learning philosophy and practice of the school.
3. Check the school's reputation using online resources and by talking to teachers.
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iHipo is a social network that connects students and young professionals with international employers.
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Recommended Links:
Start With You - Not the Job Title
Kelly Magowan
Resume Feedback -- Who & What to Believe
Kelly Magowan
Interview Tips
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Is it Really Possible to Travel, Have a Successful Career and an Extraordinary Life?
Elizabeth Kruempelmann
Teaching Abroad -- An Advanced Strategy for Landing the Perfect Teaching Job
Kelly Blackwell
Finding a Teaching Job Abroad Using the Internet as an Information Medium
Kelly Blackwell
What You Should Know Before Taking a Teacher Certification Program
James Beckley
Don't be fooled by a Low Salary Offer -- The Cost of Living is Where It's At
Kelly Blackwell
Monster.com Job Search
Advice from Expats: Working Abroad Country-by-Country
The Complete Guide to Securing a Job at an International School
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3 Key Steps To Choosing The Right Teaching Job Abroad
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Moving Overseas: Top Ten Things To Take With You When You Move To Your New Teaching Job Abroad
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Leveraging Your Teaching Job Abroad
Kelly Blackwell (Oct 20, 2007)
Teaching Abroad -- An Advanced Strategy for Landing the Perfect Teaching Job
Kelly Blackwell (Jun 30, 2007)
Finding a Teaching Job Abroad Using the Internet as an Information Medium
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Old Job, New Job: Tips for Reducing Stress in the Office
Nancy Morris (Mar 11, 2006)
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| This Issue Written by Betsy Burlingame
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Betsy Burlingame is the founder of ExpatExchange.com. She launched ExpatExchange.com in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at New York University. Over the last 11+ years, ExpatExchange.com has become one of the largest and most well-respected online communities for expatriates and international transferees.
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