| |  | It’s a global economy so more and more people are working in countries other than those in which they grew up |
| | | Some people work abroad on short-term contracts or are sent by employers based in this country. Others may work overseas on a permanent basis over a long period of time |
| | | The work you may be doing could be virtually anything. You could be working in a bar or a shop during a gap year; you could be teaching English abroad for a while after university; you could be using specialist skills such as nursing or engineering in the developing world; you could be running a business in North America |
| | | Usually jobs abroad are pretty much like jobs in this country. This means you’ll need the usual skills, qualifications and experience for the job in question. Depending on where you work you may need to speak another language (but this alone might not be enough to find you a job) |
| | | Employment rules and regulations vary greatly. If you’re a British citizen you shouldn’t have too much problem working in another European country. Elsewhere you’ll probably need visas, work permits and permission to work in that country. This means you’ll need to investigate the legalities before you go |
| | | Forward planning is absolutely vital. You need to investigate all the pros and cons because it isn’t always as glamorous as it sounds. You’ll also need to look at things like local wage rates, legal rights and where to live |
| | | It’s a big step so prepare by talking to your Connexions Personal Adviser. Also consult the Exodus database in your school, college or nearest Connexions centre |
| | | Eurograduate (graduate jobs in Europe): www.eurograduate.com |
| | | EURES (European job mobility portal): http://europa.eu.int/eures |
| | | Careers in Europe: www.europe.hobsons.com |
| | | Exodus: database of international careers information - available at Connexions Somerset centres |
