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For the adventure seeker, there are many opportunities to travel abroad to work, if you are willing to do your homework.  Many of the international job banks are predominantly in other languages, so I have left them out.  I know, you got a B+ in Spanish, but this is for the rest of us.

Au Pairs
Just in case you didn't know what an "au pair" was, it is someone who travels to a foreign country to learn the language and the culture while living with a family and taking partial responsibility for rearing the children.  A nanny, if you will.  This is a paid for service, as long as you are accepted.  The above listed is a Britain only site.  Go here if you are male or want to try other countries.

Euro Hotel
Maybe a great opportunity to travel abroad.  Take a look, see what you can find.  Then experience what you can while you can!

Offshore Guides
The offshore oil and gas and maritime industry is currently experiencing a severe shortage of dependable personnel.  This nature of work could range from cook to engineer to diver or anywhere inbetween.  These jobs could take you all over the world, so if you are looking for a little adventure...

Asia Net
Asia Net helps to make connections for people who can speak English and Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or other countries of the Asia/Pacific Rim.

Canadian Jobs
Yes, it's another newsgroup.  Hopefully you're starting to like them by now.  This is a good source for Canadian jobs.

Career Mosaic's International Gateway
A very good site, but you'd better either have something or somewhere in mind, or else you'd better have a lot of time.  The international gateway is almost too good for someone who just wants to "browse" the categories.  But there's a good chance that your job is in here, whether you are seeking entry level employment or an executive position.

Avotek Headhunters
Being located in the Netherlands, this site appears to focus on the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland.  However, as you dig a little, you find there Avotek is an international cornucopia of employment listings.  Bet you didn't think I could use the word 'cornucopia' in here, did you?

Live in Jobs
While it's probably not a career move, this is an opportunity to go backpacking all over Great Britain--Scotland, England, and Wales--for free!  Live in jobs provides hotel employment waiting tables, bars, cooking, etc.  All jobs last for 3 to 6 months, and rooms and food are provided for free.  Work only on the days you want to.  Sounds like a good opportunity to see a slice of Europe!

Dragon Surf
Predicted bu some to some day be the largest economic base in the world, China holds tremendous potential for the job seeker.  Not only can jobs be found here, but also plenty of information on customs, culture, etc., if you back out of the jobs section.

Job Serve
Claiming to be the UK's largest online job database, also says that over 10% of its listings are overseas.

The Australian Resume Server
A basic site, dedicated to matching employers and employees.  Don't forget all of those e-resume tips that you've seen already...

Asia Dragons
More information, links, and job posting here about Asia then you can shake a stick at.  Hosted by Asiaco Jobs Center, this is a great place to start.

Irish Jobs Online
Like the U.S. was only a year or two ago, this site is heavily weighted to the college student or college graduate.  And if you are neither, go check it out anyway because by the time you read this, it may have begun to change.

Monster Work Abroad
While I probably should have listed this one near the top, if you read down this far, you're probably making the most of your search.  Monster Abroad does have an array of jobs from entry level to executive.  Be patient, and take your time with them.  You may just hit pay dirt.

Search Beat
Search Beat claims to be the best source for job listings in Africa, so who am I to argue?

Newsgroups
Many of the best ways to reach foreign countries are through newsgroups.  Below are several and the corresponding country.  Buenos Dias!
Canada
Denmark
Sweden
Toronto
Germany
Austria
Jamaica
Israel
Australia
South Africa
Ireland
France
Quebec
Ottawa
Ontario
Waterloo
Russia/Eastern Europe
Bermuda
Scotland
New Zealand
Amsterdam
Europe
Europe
Belgium
 
British Columbia

Don't forget, please send me your success story!  If you have found a job resulting from these pages - no matter WHERE you are from - please let me know.  I won't post the information if you don't want me to, but I'd love to hear about it.  HAPPY HUNTING!

Finally, We are ALWAYS on the lookout for new job links!  If you know of a worthwhile site that is not included on these pages, please send it to me!  I'll be happy to post it, and even to credit you.

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