Working Abroad

For many, taking a job or starting a business in another country and becoming expatriate can sound glamorous or exciting. I am not going to argue that living in another country is not an extremely fulfilling and rich experience.

For those that are considering working abroad, there are some additional challenges that one has to contend with during the job search. I've outlined a few of challenges here, with some of the strategies that you can use to overcome them.

Guest Author Kallie Szczepanski, the About.com Guide to Asian History, shares her experiences as an EFL teacher and her insight into international teaching jobs.

Peace Corps volunteers service in 73 countries around the world on issues ranging from AIDS education, information technology, business development, and environmental preservation.

A portable career is a career that you can take with you, wherever you go. It can gracefully move with you to a new city or new country - be it for several months or several years. A portable career gives you more freedom to choose where you want to live and work, and helps you maintain a professional identity rather than starting over professionally every time you move somewhere new.