The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas [With CDROM]

Although you might be able to find some of this info on the internet, it would take years. The guy who wrote the last review missed the mark. While the roots of this book are Canadian, I found that more than three quarters of its 1,600 pages are applicable to Americans and well worth the investment when compared to what else is available in the US. For example The BIG Guide has the largest available list profiling US NGOs (with more than 400) and more than 300 US private sector firms which regularly hire for international positions. These organizations are indexed in the book and their carefully written profiles are located on the CD-ROM. ...another gem of The BIG Guide is its professional career building advice, offering un-paralleled expertise when compared with other US publications, ---my favourite chapters are on international job hunting (international resumes etc) and the skills about living overseas --- forty one chapters in all. No publication does international careers better than this guide. I used an earlier version of this guide and I have recommended it to many people over the years and they all have been thrilled.

The BIG Guide is targeted specifically to college students who want to start building international experience while in school and who have the long term goal of finding a professional international job. The book starts with the premises that you need to gain international experience first by volunteering, interning, studying, and/or traveling abroad. While expensive, this book is most likely the world's best international career guide with detailed chapters on how to write an international resume, conduct interviews, sell your international skills, ...plus it contains a massive number of annotated resources and descriptions of all types of organizations hiring internationally ...no other book covers these topics as well as this one. M LaPrairie, Washington DC

Bought it for a friend and now I want one for myself! The book can actually be viewed online for a subscriber fee too. http://www.workingoverseas.com

Definitely the most comprehensive book I've been able to find about working overseas and life abroad. It's packed full of great advice for those seeking an international job or interested in studying or working short- or long-term in another country. A great feature is that it actually lists where the jobs are and provides step-by-step strategies about how to get your international career moving. If you're thinking of going abroad, you definitely need this book.

If you're interested in working abroad, this must be the single most useful resource on the market. Great advice, helpful profiles and resources, and great writing. Carefully crafted by experienced writers and editors. A must for anyone wanting to get started on an overseas career.