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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. Asia/Pacific Employment
      Employment companies, advertisers and information sources relating to employment.
      • AsiaXPAT
        ‘This is the leading resource for Professionals, Expats and Executives living in Asia. Please click on the city link for comprehensive information including property, careers, classifieds, advice forums, news, personals, nightlife & dining and much more !’
      • CareerCross
        ‘Information on bilingual jobs in Japan for bilingual Japanese and English speakers, plus an invaluable resource for foreigners Living and Working in Japan.’
      • CareerJET [Japan]
        ‘An employment search engine for Japan.’ Note that the site is in Japanese.
      • ClassifiedPost
        The Human Resources/Employment section of the South China Morning Post. Offers employment information, tools, advice and more. White collar positions.
      • GaijinPot
        [No.1 for Foreigners in Japan]
        Information on employment, living info, accommodation, forums, employers and more.
      • Geneva Health [NZ]
        ‘Geneva Health is a leading specialist health recruitment company with many years’ experience in providing the best variety in health jobs.’
      • JobsDB
        [Meeting Human Resources Need Across Asia]
        Covers China, Hong Kong, India Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand as well as Australia and the USA.
      • JobStreet
        Provides employment information for India, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Japan, Vietnam and Hong Kong. Each counrtry has separate, extensive information.
      • SeekNZ
        Multiple search options, browse job ads career resources, search by company and more. More than 20 000 positions listed.
      • Universal Studios [Japan]
        Audition and be at least 18, before any chance of being accepted.
      • Visas
        Provides information on both visas and work permits.
      • Work in Japan
        [For those who want to live and work in Japan]
        Search by job type, keyword or employer type, find Hot Jobs, get career support and more.
      • Zhaopin
        ‘Search for your perfect job in China from more than 200 000 job postings.’ Search by keyword, job category, location or jobs posted within specific time periods.
    2. Exchange Programs
      For Teaching Exchange, see the separate section below.
    3. Areas and Programs
      For other than those listed for the Asia/Pacific, UK and US.
      • 4 International Careers & Jobs
        ‘4icj.com includes 2 200 employment sites ranked by popularity in 190 countries and is a Free starting point to find international jobs and work abroad.’
      • Bayside
        ‘The Bayside Group is an Australian organisation that provides permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services both nationally and internationally … through six specialist brands.’
      • CareerJET [International]
        ‘Careerjet is an employment search engine. In just one search access 16 638 799 jobs published on 65 990 websites in the world.’ [At time of inclusion.]
      • Clinical One
        Placement of nurses and other health staff in hospitals in several countries.
      • EscapeArtist
        Includes jobs, advice on living, country profiles, travel, real estate, embassies and expat websites.
      • FindaJobinAfrica
        Multiple search options including by country.
      • 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.’
      • HJB
        ‘If you are looking to find a permanent, temporary or contracting role, need advice on interviews, or want to work overseas, we can help.’
      • JobOfMine Job Search
        ‘JobOfMine.com is an international job search web site specializing in employment and placement of experts in a variety of fields.’ Multiple search options, career advice, post your résumé, worldwide coverage and other options.
      • 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.
      • Onrec.com
        ‘The Magazine for Online Recruitment around the world.’
      • 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 Half
        ‘Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialised recruiting firm providing placement services for accounting, finance and office support professionals. ’
      • Robert Walters
        ‘Resource solution’ firm offering advice and assistance in placement overseas. Not the easiest to use.
      • SAPCareers
        Search for employment by location and then category.
      • Seek
        Find positions overseas while you are travelling.
      • SupplyChainJobz
        Search by category, sub-category, region and job type. Create a résumé and use other resources. Supply chain and logistics.
      • Taylor Root
        ‘Taylor Root is the world’s leading legal recruitment firm, with offices throughout the UK, the Far East, the Middle East and Australia.’
      • TMP Worldwide
      • TRC International
        ‘The TRC Group offers a range of IT recruitment related services. From its Sydney office, the group services clients across the Asia Pacific region.’ Also check their Resource section for some very useful information and help.
      • Workopolis
        [Canada’s biggest Job site]
        Popular searches, quick search, resource centre, links to papers, career resources and much more.
    4. United Kingdom Employment
      Employment companies, advertisers and information sources relating to employment.
    5. 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.
      • Au Pair Positions :
        • Au Pair in America
          ‘Au Pair in America is a 12-month cultural experience with a difference. Whilst caring for the children of your host family, you’ll have the opportunity to study, travel and enjoy the many aspects of United States of America.’
        • Cultural Care Au Pair
          It ‘is an exchange program that offers you the opportunity to work, study and travel in the USA. You will become party of a carefully selected host family.’
      • 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.
      • Jobsbridge
        ‘Jobsbridge is a comprehensive career portal for information technology experts in software, hardware, security and high tech areas. Job and candidate search made simple.’
      • JobSearchUSA
        ‘Connecting Jobseekers and Employers.’ Search by type or location. Do a quick search by entering a series of options.
      • Nursing :
        • Expedient Medstaff
          ‘Expedient Medstaff is a leading healthcare staffing provider serving hospitals, health systems, and Fortune 500 companies through out the United States. The company was founded by Registered Nurses.’
        • Nursing Job Hub
          ‘Register now and Nursing Job Hub will provide your information to some of the top travel nursing companies in the United States.’
        • JobsMotion - Nursing
          ‘Apply to nursing jobs with Jobs Motion. Thousand[s] of nurse jobs and employment in hospitals and health care facilities.’ Also links to jobs for other professions.
        • Travel Nurse Express
          ‘Travel Nurse Express was created to promote travel nursing careers. Register with Travel Nurse Express for news and top travel nursing job updates.’
      • O’Grady Peyton International
        Nursing placements in the United States.
      • Visas
        Provides information on both general and several specific visas.
        • E-3 Visas
          ‘The E-3 is a new visa for Australian nationals to work in specialty occupations in the U.S. It has many advantages over the other types of working visas, including the ability for spouses of E-3 recipients to apply for work authorization.’
        • ESTA
          [Electronic System for Travel Authorization]
          ‘International travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements. All eligible travelers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization using the following process.’ If you do not, you could be refused entry on arrival.
        • Exchange Visitor Visa [J-VISA]
          ‘This visa category is designed for applicants planning to participate in programs approved by the U.S. Department of State to teach, study, research, demonstrate special skills or receive training, or to participate in a program to receive graduate medical education. The category also includes programs approved by the U.S. Department of State to place people into firms, institutions and other agencies for on-the-job practical training in specialized fields for periods not exceeding 18 months.’
        • Information on Visas
          Covers all forms of visas including visa free travel, Visa Waiver, immigration and more.
        • USCIS
          [United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]
          Use this site if you cannot find the answers you want on any of the other pages.
        • Working Visas
          Covers a range of visas including H, L, O, P, Q, & R types.

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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 :
      • Hess
        Teaching English, Taiwan.
      • Japan :
        • AEON
          Mainly teaching English.
        • ECC Education
          Extensive information.
        • GEOS
          All information provided, including FAQs, which are recommended reading.
        • Interac
          Japanese public schools.
        • JET
          ‘The Japan Exchange and Teaching [JET] Programme, is aimed at promoting grass-roots international exchange between Japan and other nations.’
        • Teaching in Japan
          ‘Is a teacher and student matching service for Japan based instructors of any language. It’s Free for teachers to use and gives you the freedom to teach YOUR students on your terms.’
      • Korea :
        • Employment [Korea]
          Teaching English, Korea.
        • Information About Teaching in Korea
          Extensive information from a New Zealand company linked to an American group.
        • Teach English In Korea
          ‘Many English teachers have enjoyed their experiences in Korea. The key to happy and fruitful employment as a language instructor in Korea is to be employed by a reputable school and to negotiate a well-written contract before leaving home.’ Extensive information especially about types of teaching centres..
      • Palms
        Pacific Islands.
      • Skilled Education
        ESL teachers, China.
      • Teach in Malaysia
        Gain employment teaching English full or part time. Links for world ESL teaching appointments.
      • Teaching in Singapore
        Primary teachers, Singapore.
      • TeachNZ
        ‘Welcome to TeachNZ and our latest information on teaching and teacher education in New Zealand. We’re aiming to help three different audiences with the information on our website [including] overseas trained teachers considering teaching in New Zealand.’
    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.
      • Certification Map
        ‘Certification Map is a simple, yet effective way to determine the requirements needed to become a teacher in each US state. In conjunction with the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California, we have carefully researched each state’s requirements and have created a comprehensive source for teacher certification information. Furthermore, due to the fluid nature of certification requirements, we are continually updating each state’s page.’
      • 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.
      • Smart Teachers
        Covers positions in the UK, New Zealand and Canada as well as Australia.
      • 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. Aussie Food Shop
      Pining for home or wanting to get something uniquely Australian for someone ? This site could be the one. Everything from Vegemite and Australian magazines through to souvenirs and mementos.
    2. Australians Abroad
      Valuable information.
    3. Details about working in other countries :
    4. 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.’
    5. 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.
    6. Universal Removals
      ‘We provide a stress free and cost effective solution for transporting your house contents to your new home whether it be in Europe, the USA, Australia or anywhere in the World.’
    7. Working Holiday Maker Scheme
    8. Working Holiday Guru

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