The lure of working and living abroad can be hard to resist, and improvements in technology mean that you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Full of practical advice and up-to-date information on the most popular countries to move to, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience working life in another part of the world. Features include: The Basics: the pros and cons of working abroad, budgeting, learning other languages, visas, setting up a bank account, finding work, building contacts etc. Information on the most popular destinations, including the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy and France. This includes average wages, traditional and emerging industries and sectors that welcome foreign workers, as well as information on the different business cultures. Advice on 'virtual working'. This applies to many people these days, but is particularly useful for freelancers. Information on starting your own business. The book also offers advice on: relocation and relocation services; integrating into local communities; coping with homesickness; acclimatising children to a new culture; and back-up plans if things don't work out.

With over 1100 websites, hundreds of recruitment agencies, and lots of useful contacts, this book tells readers where there are overseas jobs available, how to apply for them, and how to weigh up the risks and rewards of expatriot living, whether on a temporary or permanent basis. CONTENTS: PART I - Working abroad - an option for you? PART II - Finding a job 1 The search for a job 2 The recruitment process 3 Coming to a decision PART III - Preparation and acclimatisation 4 Preparing to leave 5 Settling in PART IV - Surveying the opportunities 6 Working holidays and work experience 7 Contract work 8 Permanent jobs and self-employment PART IV - The Regions of the World 9 Europe 10 The Arab World 11 Asia 12 Africa 13 North America 14 Latin America and the Caribbean 15 Australasia and the Pacific PART VI - Reference About the author ROGER JONES has worked in a number of overseas countries and now writes extensively on careers and education as well as on living and working abroad. Quotes "Practical advice on finding the country where you can make the most of your skills." - 'The Guardian' "- highly informative - lots of hard information and a first-class reference section." - 'Outbound Newspapers' "Do your research thoroughly. Check out GETTING A JOB ABROAD." - 'Cosmopolitan'

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Living and working abroad. Sounds glamorous—and maybe it is, if you're posted to Paris or Vienna. But what if your company sends you to Santiago, Lisbon, or Montevideo? Many questions arise: Is it safe to go out at night? Do quality schools exist? How polluted is the air? Is public transportation handy? What's the average monthly rent for a decent house? What inoculations should you get before you go? Can you find your favorite brand of toothpaste? The Global Manager's Guide to Living and Working Abroad: Western Europe and the Americas answers these and many other questions expats will have about the cities that companies send employees to most often in the Western Hemisphere.

Whatever the reason and length of visit, moving overseas is not just about deciding what to take. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of Working Abroad covers all the major considerations that need to be taken into account, such as: the overseas job market; terms and conditions of employment; taxation systems; arranging finances; accidents and medical matters; international education and returning home.For more than two decades Working Abroad has alerted fledgling expats to the pros and cons of overseas employment. In-depth profiles of forty countries spanning the European Union, leading EU accession states, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, provide insights into living and working conditions. Of equal value to employers and individuals as an essential reference tool, it also contains a comprehensive directory of useful contacts.

The book is divided into three main sections: Discover your niche: the 'inspiration' section, which includes ten feature packages (including case studies) along the themes of wanting to work from home, working abroad, being creative, doing something that matters or starting a business. Find the facts: The 'information' section and the engine room of the book, which gives an overview of each major industry sector (entry opportunities, qualifications needed, job security and promotion prospects, etc), and giving contact details and professional bodies for each. Go do it: The 'implementation' section - forty features including Guardian-style boxes on essential job-hunting knowledge.

Praise and Reviews "Detailed guidance on the questions to ask" The Times "Covers everything you need to know from finding a job abroad...to the reverse culture shock of coming home." Evening Standard "A great resource that covers a wide range of issues vital to the British expatriate... this book is thoroughly researched." The Weekly Telegraph "Anyone involved in working abroad will quickly come to look upon this as their bible." Personnel Today "Taken from both employee and employer perspective this book is thoroughly researched." The Guardian Weekly Whatever the reason and however long you plan to stay, moving overseas is not just about deciding what to take with you. Fully revised and updated, this new edition ofWorking Abroadcovers all the major considerations that need to be taken into account, including: the overseas job market terms and conditions of employment taxation systems arranging your finances your children's education health and medical matters returning home. For more than two decades Working Abroadhas alerted fledgling expats to the pros and cons of overseas employment. In-depth profiles of forty countries spanning the European Union, leading EU accession states, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, provide insights into living and working conditions, as well as a comprehensive directory of useful contacts. The late Godfrey Golzen was the author of several highly successful Kogan Page guides, specialising in business affairs. Jonathan Reuvid is the editor of a series of international business books and co-author of Working for Yourselfand Start-up and Run your Own Business(all published by Kogan Page).