By Lucian Duggan Travel and get paid for it. Sounds like a dream job doesn’t it? Yet is being a tour guide or other jobs in the tour industry really all play and no work? Our very own Lucian (me!) from Working Abroad Magazine has been there, done that and even waggled his flag above […]
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Czech this Out: Train to Teach English Anywhere in the World!
By Lucian Reed-Drake To learn to teach English, you have to go back to school. Well almost. TEFL Worldwide Prague does exactly what it says on the tin. Accepted around the globe, this 4-week certified course in the Czech Republic’s capital, teaches you the trade of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and is […]
LORD OF THE JOBS: Working Abroad in New Zealand
By Lucian Duggan Whether it was leading the Fellowship through snow-capped mountains, or guiding a quest amongst elves in a lush green forest, Peter Jackson got it right when he realized the beauty of New Zealand in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The truth is, New Zealand indefinitely boasts some of the most spectacular […]
New Zealand Outdoor, Hospitality and Tourism Jobs
Where Working Abroad Magazine left off on our last blog, we trailed Frodo Baggins and co. over the postcard scenery of New Zealand and how to search for general employment and office work in the cities. Let’s continue our adventure on how to find work in a more open environment…. HARVESTING If your vision of […]
An Invaluable Internship in Australia
Amanda, 21, grew up in Hertfordshire, UK, and chose to pursue an MA in journalism in Australia. Her jobs in Australia included reporter – intern positions at The Illawarra Mercury in Wollongong and B Magazine in Sydney. What job were you doing? Reporter – Intern Why did you choose to work there? I was living […]
Teaching English in South Korea
Megan found out about teaching English in South Korea from her boyfriend’s cousin. His cousin had been teaching in Korea for over a year. After hearing about all of his amazing experiences Megan decided that she had to get in on the action. Here’s how her story unfolded. How long is your contract? I have […]
10 Tips for Writing a Winning Resume
Having a well-written, nice-looking resume is a critical piece of the job hunt puzzle. Here are 10 tips to help you accomplish the task: 1. Presentation is important. Don’t hand-write your CV, or use wacky typefaces or colored paper. Arial or Times New Roman will do fine, in 10, 11 or 12 point. 2. Pay […]
Working with Dolphins in Bermuda
How’s this for a cool job? Ben, 22, traded his home in Brighton for one in Bermuda, where he worked as a dolphin trainer! Check out his great story. What job are you doing? I worked as a dolphin trainer. Why did you choose to work there? I have a friend who works here and […]
Fun Jobs in Zante, Greece
Typical day in Zante (Zakinthos), Laganas, Greece 12 – 3pm – Wake up, hit the beaches or pools / get boats out, cliff diving, water parks etc. 5-9pm – Eat, get ready 4 work and go 7-10pm – Everyone’s at work setting up the bars getting ready for the night ahead 10-3/5am – Work, whilst […]
Disney Performer Jobs in the USA
Disney theme parks are marketed as Magic Kingdoms, and they certainly feel that way to young visitors. But what about those who work at Disney? We interviewed Maxine, 20, who left her home in Essex for a seasonal job at Disney World Florida. What job were you doing? Character Performer. Why did you choose to […]