Working Abroad Tutorial: Ideal Length of International Work

Working Abroad Tutorial:
How to Find International Work

Deciding Upon the Ideal Length of the International Work Experience

Before you begin your international job-search, figure out how long a work experience you seek.

One of the big questions that you need to answer is how long an international experience are you looking for because that answer has several implications.

If you're thinking short-term -- a semester-long (or summer) internship -- there are several organizations that can help facilitate your experience (for a fee)... and even if you go about the internship-hunt on your own, you'll likely have more success -- and faster -- than for a longer-term employment stint.

If you're thinking long-term, your two main choices are finding an organization to sponsor you (to help you obtain a work permit/visa) or using one of the short-term programs as a stepping-stone to a more permanent position.

One option for either short- or long-term employment is teaching English as a second language -- which is possible in just about all non-English speaking countries around the world. And depending on demand, you can often find a program that will pay for your airline flight and accommodations, as well as provide a salary or stipend. (And, again, you could use the year while you are teaching to establish contacts and find a job closer to your career field.)

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