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Information for Overseas Travel

Information for Overseas Travel

  • Note :
    • No specific recommendation is given for any of the following.
    • Many offer additional assistance in terms of travel, accommodation and establishment of bank accounts in the various places. Some can arrange for travel to and from Australia during the period of tenure [usually not the UK].
    • You are advised to check what is offered from each company and compare this before settling on any particular group to handle your application and/or placement.
    • Be sure you are satisfied before you sign anything.
    • Their job must be to help you. They are paid for their efforts.

    Employment Agencies & Help

    1. British Employment
      Employment companies, advertisers and information sources relating to employment.
      2.
    2. Exchange Programs
      For Teaching Exchange, see a separate section below.
    3. Areas and Programs
      For other than those listed for the UK and the US.
      • Clinical One
        Placement of nurses and other health staff in hospitals in several countries.
      • Global Exchange
        ‘Information on working and learning overseas principally - but not only - for Australians.’ Purchase guides at the site.
      • Global Recruitment
        ‘Finding training abroad is easy with Global Recruitment because we organise everything for you from visas to accommodation and travel. Plus we offer guidance with professional résumé and interview preparation.’
      • Launchpad Australia
        ‘Programs include work as a nanny abroad, recruitment for Personal Care Assistants in the UK, gap year and travel advice courses, and volunteer projects abroad.’ ‘Partners with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the Charter of Safe Travel’.
      • Michael Page Finance
        For those in finance wanting to work overseas.
      • Monster Global Gateway
        Financial and other areas in many countries.
      • New Scientist Jobs
        Jobs in various branches of science in different countries.
      • Off-Shore Employment Links for Australian Professionals
        Australian government. Advice and information for professionals seeking employment in other countries.
      • Opciónempleo
        ‘An employment search engine for Spain. It allows you to search a growing selection of jobsites in one go saving you the trouble of having to go to each site individually.’ Site is in Spanish.
      • Overseas Working Holidays
        ‘Bringing the world of working holidays to you. We aim to remove the difficulties and uncertainties that are faced when embarking on a working holiday’.
      • Robert Walters
        ‘Resource solution’ firm offering advice and assistance in placement overseas. Not the easiest to use.
      • Seek
        Find positions overseas while you are travelling.
      • TMP Worldwide
      • Universal Studios [Japan]
        Audition and be at least 18, before any chance of being accepted.
    4. United States :
      • 2006 Camp America
        If you are interested in working at a summer camp in the US in 2006, this is the place to visit. Information and Application Forms are available, FAQs, assistance with travel and more.
      • AIPT
        A short term experience program in the United States. They can assist with all aspects.
      • CCUSA
        For people aged 18-30 to work as Camp Counsellors in the US. Also opportunities for full time tertiary students.
      • careerbuilder
        One of the top US job agencies. Covers positions around the world as well as the US.
      • Govjobs
        If you are able to work in the US and want to work in a government position, then this may be the site for you. Also has links for areas from résumés to job scam information.
      • JobSearchUSA
        ‘Connecting Jobseekers and Employers.’ Search by type or location. Do a quick search by entering a series of options.
      • O’Grady Peyton International
        Nursing placements in the United States.

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    Teaching Overseas

  • As with any occupation or activity, you should always check the bona fides of any company or organisation which you use to gain employment in this area.
  • In addition, you should take particular precautions when teaching in a culture which is entirely different to your own. Here, in addition to other factors [culture, accommodation, food, language, …], you may be expected to operate under conditions and/or in ways [techniques, procedures] that are not what you expect or are comfortable with.
  • Extensive and careful preparation/investigation will result in a more enjoyable, fulfilling experience.
    1. Asia-Pacific :
      2.
    2. CELTA
      Information for the acquisition of the Cambridge qualification. Time scale and costs are on each site.
    3. ESL, TEFL & TESOL
      Information regarding teaching, and learning, in these areas.
      • ESL Employment
        A master link to ESL appointments around the world
      • TeachandTravel
        Primarily TESOL training with Free job posting section.
      • Teach International
        ‘Provides internationally recognised TESOL training in major cities around Australia and New Zealand.’
      • Via Lingua
        ‘Provides TEFL certificate courses in many of the worlds most popular teaching destinations.’ Includes Sydney.
    4. General Sites
      These often cover more than one country, teaching area or provide information regarding qualifications.
      • 50 State’s Certification Requirements
        Specific requirements for teacher registration and employment in all 50 US states.
      • Hudson
        Part of one of the largest eResourcing groups around.
      • Resource Ed Personnel
        Find employment in a range of countries.
      • Search Associates
        An international school placement organisation. About 750 placements a year.
      • Select Education
        Teaching positions in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
      • Teachanywhere
        ‘The International division of Select Education specialising in the recruitment and placement of teachers into private International English Speaking schools worldwide. With offices across the world, we offer personalised, professional service to teachers looking to move abroad and schools looking for the best teachers the world has to offer’.
      • Teacher Recruitment International
        Finding positions in the US, the UK and International Schools.
      • Teaching The World [Global Education]
        Has an office in Australia [staffed by teachers] which can help with information. Contact information.
      • TMP Worldwide
        Employment opportunities in schools.
      • TRI
        Positions from pre-school to Year 12 in international schools, the US and the UK.
    5. United Kingdom
      Covers the whole of the UK unless otherwise noted.
  • If you are already a teacher & don’t want to give up your position, but would still like to work overseas, why not learn about
    Teacher Exchange Programs.
  • These operate in most states & territories. Government teachers will find a connection through their own department.
  • We can Highly Recommend this program, having been involved in an exchange several years ago.

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    General Information

    1. Australians Abroad
      Valuable information.
    2. Details about working in other countries :
    3. Overseas Experience
      ‘A collection of resources, articles, advice and suggestions for anyone contemplating a journey overseas. Whether you’re intending to move permanently to another country or just exploring the possibility of doing so, whether you’re going on an extended working holiday somewhere or backpacking the world on a shoestring budget, you’re sure to find something of value here.’
    4. UK Working Holiday
      ‘Has taken all the hard work out of organising your trip by providing you with the information you need to enable you to hit the ground running on your arrival in the UK.’ Covers passport, visas, pre-departure checks, packing, getting there, arrival guide, accommodation and more.
    5. Working Holiday Maker Scheme
    6. Working Holiday Guru

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