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Working
Abroad
Going overseas
to work or study is a big step. But it can be
a great experience and there are now lots of
ways of going about it. Whether you’re
thinking of a spot of grape picking for the
summer or something more long term – start
here!
Working
in Europe
If you are a UK National you don’t need
a visa or work permit to get a job in another
EU country. And there’s plenty of information
available eg: The European Employment Section
(EURES) has information and advice about job
opportunities - see www.europa.eu.int/jobs/eures
Careers Europe produce facts sheets and a jobs
information database - www.careerseurope.co.uk
Working
Outside Europe
Finding work outside the EU can be a bit more
complicated as you may need a visa and/or work
permit. The regulations vary and you should
contact the embassy of the country concerned
for details.
Temporary
Work
This may be for you if you don’t want
to move abroad permanently. Job opportunities
include the holiday industry, agricultural work,
au pairing or teaching English as a foreign
language.
Au Pair America 020 7581 7322
www.aupairamerica.co.uk
Camp America
020 7581 7373
www.campamerica.co.uk
Bunac 020 7251 3472
www.bunac.org
Also, many pubishers publish
a range of books that are full of other ideas
and addresses eg:
Work
your way around the work.
Summer
Jobs abroad
Look out for these in your careers library.
Voluntary
Work
This is popular with gap year students but it
can also be something you do once you’ve
established yourself in a career – skills
and professional qualifications eg: in teaching,
nursing, engineering are always in demand.
Always check out the money
angle – some projects expect you to fund
yourself.
For
More Information
Concordia 01273 422218
www.concordia.iye.org.uk
Gap Activity Projects 0118
959 4914
www.gap.org.uk
www.gapyear.com
www.lonelyplanet.com
www.raileurope.com
www.travel.roughguides.com
www.yha.org.uk
Raleigh International 020 7371
8585
www.raleigh.org.uk
Voluntary Service Overseas
(minimum age 20) 020 8780 7500
www.vso.org.uk
There are lots of other organisations.
To find out more call into your careers service.
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