Career Guides

This is a revised edition of a guide to all kinds of work abroad providing information on permanent career opportunities in over 50 countries for everyone from school leavers to fully qualified professionals. the facts on over 35 different specific careers abroad for teachers, nurses, journalists, computer operators, engineers, secretaries, and more; and explains how to find work through consultants, agencies, professional assocations, the Internet, and other routes.

Comprehensive information on an overseas carers will provide readers with everything they need to make an informed career choice They'll find out what life is like on the job, what to expect in terms of compensation, training requirements and places to go for more information. Highly focused content allows readers an in-depth introduction to this specialized field.

The travel and tourism industry employs roughly 16 million people in the United States, generating $317 billion in payroll and ranking as the first, second, or third employer in 32 states. From 1994 to 2005, travel-related employment is expected to have grown more than 18 percent nationally, creating many alluring career opportunities for people with a wide variety of skills and interest. Complete with current, detailed data, this book profiles more than 75 professional and hourly jobs available within the field. Job articles present information on opportunities found in both the private and public sectors. From travel agent to tour guide and hotel general manager to flight navigator, this book explores the wide range of oopportunities available in the travel industry. Appendices offer access to information on colleges and universities, graduate programs, hotel and hospitality schools, unions and association, companies and agencies and websites.