Expat's Manual

Our Expat's Manual was last updated on Wednesday 28th March 2012.

When it comes to finding foreign jobs there are many resources available for helping your job search, including books, recruitment websites, travel guides and forums. The following are some of the most popular and the most useful.

Useful Resources for Finding Foreign Jobs

How-to Books

There is a wide range of ‘how-to’ books available from specialist publishers on living and working abroad. These books are written by experts who reside in a particular country and know the ins and outs of that country and finding foreign jobs there:

  • The Expert Expat, Revised Edition: Your Guide to Successful Relocation Abroad. Melissa Brayer Hess and Patricia Linderman
  • Expat Entrepreneur: How To Create and Maintain Your Own Portable Career Anywhere In The World. Jo Parfitt and Debbie Jenkins
  • Work Abroad (4th Edition) The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas. Transitions Abroad
  • Living and Working Abroad: A Practical Guide. Monica Rabe
  • The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad. Nick Clayton

Job Sites

All large, international recruitment agencies are found on the internet, but you can also find specific job sites for foreign jobs and expatriate jobs, based on country and career. Some of the most commonly used recruitment sites include:

Forums

Another excellent way of finding your a foreign job is to network on expat forums. These are a very good place for like-minded people to discuss everything from life, love, careers and much more. They are a good resource for moving abroad in general and as they are used by expats already living in the country of your choice, you will be privy to first-hand information about the job opportunities which may be available. The following forums have the largest number of members on the internet:

All of the international relocation guides here at Expat Info Desk have a wealth of specific information for those looking to live and work abroad.

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