Careers Overseas

Careers Overseas is organized into ten chapters that contain thirty-four profiles describing specific fields of interest available to those who wish to work overseas. Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides students planning to pursue one of many potential careers overseas with the necessary insight into opportunities, and provides instruction on what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more. In addition, it offers guidance regarding requirements concerning where to find information about establishing an overseas career, from visas and vaccinations to work permits and residency requirements. Careers Overseas is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.

Understanding the wide array of jobs available to those interested in working overseas is important for anyone preparing to launch an international career. Careers Overseas comprises ten lengthy chapters on a broad range of occupations including traditional and long-established jobs such as flight attendant, pilot, and tour guide, as well as in-demand jobs: registered nurse, cartographer, and surgeon. This excellent reference also presents possible career paths and occupations within high-growth and emerging fields in the overseas job market.

Careers Overseas is organized to bring together information about working and living overseas. The first chapter offers general information about working overseas, and the second chapter takes a closer look at studying and volunteering overseas. The remaining chapters consider wider categories, including business and finance; government and security; arts and entertainment, healthcare; resource management and exploration; science and research; travel and tourism. Each chapter includes a number of occupational profiles that offer an overview of the occupation as well as details about duties and responsibilities, occupation specialties, human and technological working environments, and transferrable skills and abilities. Interesting enhancements, like Fun Facts, Famous Firsts, and dozens of photos, add depth to the discussion. A highlight of each chapter is Conversation With—a two-page interview with a professional working in a related job. The respondents share their personal career paths, detail potential for career advancement, offer advice for students, and include a “try this” for those interested in embarking on a career in their profession.