Working Abroad: The Complete Guide to Overseas Employment and Living in a New Country - 30th Revised edition

321 Pages·2009·4.44 MB·English

by  Jonathan Reuvid

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WORKING
Abroad
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You’ll be amazed how far you can go teaching
English for the British Council. You can help
your students achieve amazing things too.
TofindoutmorecontactusquotingthereferenceWA/06/09:
[email protected]
telephone[phone]
orvisitourwebsitehttp://trs.britishcouncil.org
TheBritishCounciliscommittedtoapolicyofequalopportunity.Wewelcomeapplicationsfrom
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Demand for understanding English
is vast. Get back to school!
One of the most rewarding ways to experience a foreign country is to
work as an English teacher. Suddenly you’re no longer a tourist – you’re
a valuable part of your students’ lives, giving them access to the world’s
media, information, ideas and debate.
The British Council has a network of teaching centres in over 100 cities
worldwide. We teach English to children and adults at all levels; special
courses for companies – such as airlines, hotels, petrochemical
technicians and journalists; and public services including lawyers and the
military. For all these students we need imaginative and inspiring teachers.
Teaching English for the British Council is a chance to work with some
of the best EFL teachers in the profession, in an organisation that aims
to lead the world. We take pride in seeing our teachers and students
reach their full potential.
Teachers working for the British Council need a degree in any subject
and a qualifi cation in English language teaching, such as the Cambridge
CELTA or Trinity College TESOL certifi cate. These qualifi cations are
taught in several different countries and in the UK. Have a look at the
websites at the foot of this page to see where.
We offer very good terms and conditions and lots of encouragement to
develop professionally. Our contracts are usually for two years in any
one city and unlike other schools we encourage teachers to move
around our own network. We have vacancies all year round and are
always keen to hear from teachers who want to work for us.
To fi nd out more about us, or how to become a Teacher of EFL, please
visit our website http://trs.britishcouncil.org
Useful websites:
Cambridge ESOL www.cambridgeesol.org
Trinity College London www.trinitycollege.co.uk
Professional TEFL jobseekers site www.tefl .com
Helpful resource for all things TEFL www.cactustefl .com
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DON ’ T BE A

PING PONG POM
We can’t imagine anything more expensive or disheartening than emigrating
to New Zealand then deciding it is not for you - but it happens to migrant
families every year. And a lot of the time the reason is money.
At Broadbase International we understand that you need up-to-date, expert
information to make the right financial decisions. Which is why we have made
a huge database of NZ information available on our website - and it is all
written especially for Brits.
FREE RESOURCES FOR NZ-BOUND BRITS!
You can also send off for our Financial Guide, with over 60
pages of essential info for migrants, from the cost of living
and pensions to taxes. And you’re welcome to download
our Emigration Checklist, a handy resource to help you keep
track of everything.
Moving to New Zealand does not
have to be a step into the unknown.
Jeremy Henderson and the team at
Broadbase International will work
with you every step of the way to
help you to make a confident start
to your new life.
Your one-stop New Zealand immigration destination
www.broadbaseimmigration.co.uk
[phone] - [email protected]
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TOP TIPS FOR

SETTLING SUCCESSFULLY

IN NEW ZEALAND
IT’S NOT ON THE OFFICIAL LIST, BUT EMIGRATING MUST BE ONE OF LIFE’S
MORE STRESSFUL EXPERIENCES – THERE IS SO MUCH TO ORGANISE,
THERE IS THE EMOTIONAL WRENCH OF LEAVING HOME, AND THEN YOU
HAVE THE CHALLENGE OF SETTING YOURSELF UP IN A NEW COUNTRY.
The better prepared you are in every aspect of your life, the smoother the physical
and emotional transition will be for you and your family. Here are our top five tips
for not only surviving but enjoying the process of emigrating to New Zealand and
settling in to your new life.
1) Research, research, research – decisions that you make fairly early on in your
emigration process can have long-lasting implications. Get as much information as
you can from sources you trust, and give yourself time to think things over.
2) Shop around – emigrating is expensive, but there are savings to be made in
everything from foreign exchange to shipping to visa advice. Get at least three quotes
and compare like with like. As well as getting a good price, you’re likely to pick up
plenty of valuable advice along the way.
3) Have realistic expectations about what your new life will be like – get an idea
of how far your pay packet will go, what there is to do at the weekend, and what the
weather will be like. Kiwis have a great lifestyle, but they don’t spend their whole lives
lounging by the beach!
4) Know that not everything will go exactly to plan – no matter how much planning
you do, there is bound to be something that you didn’t expect along the way. Not all
surprises are unpleasant of course, but be prepared to be persistent and stay positive.
5) Get involved – you’re probably emigrating because you want a change in
lifestyle, so have a bit of a plan for each member of your family – things you’d
like to try, places you’d like to go – then when you’ve arrived and sorted out life’s
necessities, throw yourself into social, community and sporting activities. You’ll meet
new people, you’ll try all sorts of new things, and within a few months you’ll really
start to feel at home.
Jeremy Henderson
Financial Adviser, Broadbase International
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WORKING
Abroad
The complete guide to overseas employment
and living in a new country
30th edition
Jonathan Reuvid
London and Philadelphia
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First published in 1977
Thirtieth edition 2009
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Reuvid, Jonathan.
Working abroad : the complete guide to overseas employment and living in a
new country / Jonathan Reuvid. — 30th ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-7494-5648-1
1. British–Employment–Foreign countries–Handbooks, manuals, etc.
2. Employment in foreign countries–Handbooks, manuals, etc. I.
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