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Why go abroad?
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Work Abroad (short/long term)
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Teaching English Abroad
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Volunteer Abroad
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Resources
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Resources
Why Work, Intern, Teach English Abroad?
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Develop
intercultural communication
skills
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Enhance
interpersonal
skills
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Problem solve
professional situations in an
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Problem-solve
professional situations in an
intercultural context
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Enhance
critical thinking
skills
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Develop the ability to deal with
ambiguity
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Develop the ability to deal with
ambiguity
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Become more
independent
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Develop the ability to effectively
work across
cultures
cultures
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Learn about
different organizational structures
and
how culture impacts that structure
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Improve
language skills
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Improve
language skills
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Network
with professionals in your area of study
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Stand out from the pack
: develop interesting stories
STEPS TO GOING ABROAD AGAIN
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Develop your goals
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What do you hope to learn/gain from this experience?
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Assess yourself
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Level of independence
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Second language skills
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Second language skills
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Experience/skills
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Flexibility
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Reassess goals if necessary
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Reassess goals, if necessary
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Take a look at your finances
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RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH!
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RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!
REALITIES OF WORKING ABROAD
REALITIES OF WORKING ABROAD
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Companies will only hire a foreign national if no one
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Being approved for a work visa without sponsorship
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Being approved for a work visa without sponsorship
from an employer is almost impossible.
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Many Americans begin their international career
HERE in the U.S.
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Ask yourself: “What’s more important: a prestigious
career-oriented job or actually being overseas?”
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am I willing to be a nanny or a hotel clerk as long as I’m
am I willing to be a nanny or a hotel clerk as long as I m
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Work Abroad
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SHORT-term Work
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EASIER to organize
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LONG-term Work
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Can be DIFFICULT to
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Organized through program
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Usually not career-related
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Can be DIFFICULT to
organize & requires more
research, perseverance, and
patience
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Organized independently
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Might be student-status/age
requirements
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Organized independently
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Usually career-related
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Short-term visa granting
organizations
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Employer must sponsor work
Short-Term Work Abroad:
Visa Granting Organizations
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BUNAC
: Australia, Britain (
currently suspended for 2009),
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BUNAC
: Australia, Britain (
currently suspended for 2009),
Canada, Ireland, New Zealand
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USIT
: Ireland
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Participants…
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must be independent, motivated, & flexible
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usually find job within 2 weeks of arrival
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are free to job hunt in any field
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usually find a job when they arrive--doesn’t hurt to research
ahead of time too
ahead of time too
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typically work in service industry (hotels, pubs, restaurants),
admin. work, can utilize temp. services
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may find more career-related work can be found with more
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Short-Term Work Abroad:
Visa & Job Placement Organizations
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Alliance Abroad:
Australia, Chile, China, England
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CEI-Club des 4 Vents:
France
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Interexchange:
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Interexchange:
Australia, France, Germany,
Netherlands, Spain
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Provides more services & structure
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You’ll pay more for these services!
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Peace of mind: you’ll have a job waiting for you!
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Peace of mind: you ll have a job waiting for you!
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Jobs are usually in limited fields
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Teaching English,
aupair
/nanny, farm work, admin. work, service industry
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Consider volunteering in career field
Long-Term Work Abroad:
Succeeding in the International Job Market
Th “Ri ht Attit d ”
The “Right Attitude”
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Positive attitude
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Be open-minded and flexible
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Proactive approach
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Proactive approach
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Set goals
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Perseverance
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Keep on researchin’!
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Patience
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Patience
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Paying your dues may pay off in the long run
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International Perspective
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How can you communicate your previous study abroad experience?
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Are you culturally sensitive?
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Are you culturally sensitive?
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Do you have a genuine desire to work and communicate with people from other
cultures?
Long Term Work Abroad:
Long-Term Work Abroad:
Succeeding in the Int’l Job Market
A skill that is in demand overseas
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Most countries will only hire an overseas candidate if no one
in-country can do the job…
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So what sets YOU apart?
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Research job/skill shortages in other countries
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Engineers, computer specialists, English teachers,
development specialists health care personnel agriculture
development specialists, health care personnel, agriculture
specialists
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Learn another language(S)!
Long-Term Work Abroad:
Succeeding in the Int’l Job Market
CONTACTS
CONTACTS
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Current employer/internship
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Do they have an overseas office or contacts?
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Do they do business with companies overseas?
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Professor/Int’l TA
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Are they doing research abroad?
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Does your TA have professional contacts back home?
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Study abroad contacts
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Can your internship supervisor offer you a long-term position?
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Does your Japanese friend/host family know of an English school
you can teach at?
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Neighbor’s sister’s cousin who works for consulting firm in Germany
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You never know…
Long-Term Work Abroad:
Where are the Int’l Jobs?
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Business/Banking: Fortune 500 companies
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Consulting firms: Accenture, Deloitte
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Government: Foreign Service
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Healthcare: Nurses, Doctors, Dental Hygiene, Public Health
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Public Service/Public Policy: Research Groups, City Management
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International Education: Teaching English, Higher Ed administration, American Int’l
Schools
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Nonprofit and Relief/Volunteer Agencies: Brethren Volunteer Corps,
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Nonprofit and Relief/Volunteer Agencies: Brethren Volunteer Corps,
CONCERN/America
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Technical Fields: Agriculture, Computers, Engineers
Where are the International Jobs?
HERE!
HERE!
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are transferred abroad!!!
Long-Term Work Abroad
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“I don’t want to just teach English or baby-sit.”
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Way to be abroad and
make contacts
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Informational interviews
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Who are your students/host parents?
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Learn a second language
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Learn about the culture
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Learn about the culture
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Learn the necessary skills to work with an international
focus here in the states first
Teaching English Abroad
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“An ability to teach the English language is the
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An ability to teach the English language is the
most globally mobile skill there is.”
How do I find a teaching English placement?
How do I find a teaching English placement?
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Teaching Placement Programs
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Teaching Placement Programs
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Government Sponsored Programs
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Independently applying to a private
Teaching Placement
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Programs
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Provide more structure and support
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May cover visa assistance, orientation, guaranteed placement,
onsite staff/contact, room and board, int’l health insurance
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Services cost money! Most programs charge a program fee.
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Prices vary: deposit--$$$$
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Requirements vary: usually 4 year degree (for longer term), native
English speaker
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Benefits vary: some may provide stipend, meals, professional
development opportunities
development opportunities
Examples of Teaching Placement
Programs
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Alliance Abroad:
Chile, China
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CIEE:
Chile, China, Spain, Thailand
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InterExchange:
Spain
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Princeton in Asia
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Princeton in Asia
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countries (East, SE, Central)
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WorldTeach:
Bangladesh, Chile,
China Costa Rica Ecuador Guyana
China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana,
Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Namibia,
Pohnpei, Poland, and South Africa
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Many more placement
programs exist!
Government Sponsored Programs
Government Sponsored Programs
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More extensive/selective application
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process
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Known for their reputation
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Wages vary: some are volunteer,
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Duration varies: usually 3 months-1
year contract
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Structured/Supportive: varies:
teachers usually receive housing,
orientation/training, paid vacation,
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health insurance, return flight upon
completion of contract, etc.
Examples of Government Sponsored Programs
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American Scandinavian Foundation:
Teach in Finland
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Czech Ministry of Education
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English Program in Korea (EPIK)
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French Embassy Teaching
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Fulbright English Teaching
Assistantship Program
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Japanese Exchange and Teaching
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Japanese Exchange and Teaching
Programme (JET)
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Language and Culture Assistants in
Spain
Spain
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Peace Corps
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Wisconsin-Chiba Assistant
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Independently Applying to a Private School
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Secure job before going abroad
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Secure job before going abroad
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Search job posting boards (Dave’s
ESL Café, tefl.com, etc.)
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Secure job while abroad
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Research where the demand is
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Research the qualifications needed
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Compare required qualifications &
benefits
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May require TEFL certificate,
experience, etc.
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Research the qualifications needed
to teach in that location
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Arrange your own transportation
there!
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Be in direct contact with school
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Sign a contract
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Understand what you are
signing!
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Have a reserve of funds in case you
don’t find work right away
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Ability to interview/see the school in
person!
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USE CAUTION!
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Cover your bases--make sure
everything is legit
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Contact current teachers past
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Consider a TEFL certificate program
abroad-complete the certificate
program while job searching
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Contact current teachers, past
teachers, post a discussion
thread, etc.
Example of Job Posting
(from www.eslcafe.com)
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English to Go in San Jose Costa Rica has
immediate openings for qualified ESL teachers
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W Native born, North American English speaker (preferred) Candidates from other English speaking countries will be considered based on their accent or hopefully English speaking countries will be considered based on their accent or hopefully lack of.
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W ESL teaching certificate: CELTA, TESOL, TEFL etcﾉ or minimum 2 years ESL teaching experience
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Dependable; Personable; Dynamic; Energetic; Independent; Outgoing; Customer service, quality oriented; Professionally dressed with good personal hygiene and Financially stabley
W We offer: Competitive pay, Free Spanish classes, Discount travel, we help you get a cell phone, find a place to live and set up a bank account.
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TEFL Certificate:
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Hamline University,
St. Paul
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Intensive or semester-long
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Can work or continue studies
while doing this certificate
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course
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Cost approx. $2900
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Global Experiences
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4-week intensive course
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Provides job placement
assistance
assistance
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Choose from 19 locations all
over the world
Gain Experience Before You Go!
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Make sure this is something you want to devote time &
energy to
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Learn about teaching methodologies/building lesson plans
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Gain confidence in front of the classroom
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Build your resume--experience makes you a stronger
candidate
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Minnesota Literacy Council: ESL Tutor Pre-Service Training
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12 hours (usually offered once or twice/month)
$20 $30
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$20-$30
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Volunteer placement in Twin Cities after completion of training
Volunteer Abroad
Volunteer Abroad
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“The most universal benefit of volunteering is the
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opportunity to learn. In some cases, the new
knowledge is practical. In other cases, the learning
is a process of self-discovery that may be less
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tangible but equally important. You may come to
recognize your own emotional strength, uncover a
talent you didn’t know you had, or even face your
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Physical labor projects
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Writing grants & admin
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Health
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Social Work
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Education, Teaching &
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Social Work
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Micro-Enterprise, Fair
Trade Business
Training
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Human Rights
Trade, Business
Consulting
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Environmental Issues
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Community
development
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Environmental Issues
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Youth, Elderly, People
Length of Volunteer
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Short term: 1-4 weeks
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Geared towards exposing volunteers to other cultures
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Geared towards exposing volunteers to other cultures
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Can foster solidarity w/ a community & introduce
volunteers to issues of human rights & social change
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Medium term: 4 weeks-6 months
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Medium term: 4 weeks-6 months
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Able to get more deeply involved w/ language, culture,
community
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May be given more responsibility than short term
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May be given more responsibility than short term
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Long term: 6+ months
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Opportunity for most responsibility & integration into host
community
community
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Able to take things slowly, learn from the community &
what is most helpful to them
International Volunteer Placement
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Organizations
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Alliance Abroad
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Global Volunteers
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InterAction
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Amigos de las Americas
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BUNAC
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Common Hope
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InterAction
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Interexchange
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Peace Corps
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Projects Abroad
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Cross-Cultural Solutions
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Earthwatch Institute
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Geo Visions
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Projects Abroad
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ProWorld
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Volunteers for Peace
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Geo Visions
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Global Citizens Network
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World Endeavors
The Ideal Volunteer Placement Organization
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Is
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Provides potential volunteers with contact info of past participants
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Screens
volunteers for maturity, skills, cultural sensitivity, mental & physical health
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Provides volunteers w/ fundraising ideas
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Is
transparent
about where your program fee goes
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Provides orientation materials and preparation suggestions
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Provides
extensive onsite orientation
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Has staff with
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Places volunteers with
indigenous/local organizations
rather than initiating its own projects
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Incorporates a
sustainable development
perspective into its work
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Engages volunteers in
critical reflection
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Engages volunteers in
critical reflection
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Helps volunteers
remain connected
with the people & organizations they volunteered with overseas
Work, Teach, Volunteer Abroad Resources
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www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/wiv/workAbroad.html
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www dickinson edu/career/international/backgroundinfo html
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www.dickinson.edu/career/international/backgroundinfo.html
W Comprehensive guide to working abroad
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www.csbsju.edu/career/students/postgrad/internationaljobs.htm
W International Job Resources for U.S. Citizens
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www.eslcafe.com
W Dave’s ESL Café: Browse teaching English job postings
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www.transitionsabroad.com/
W Read articles by people who have worked taught or volunteered abroad
W Read articles by people who have worked, taught, or volunteered abroad
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http://globalgateway.monster.com/
W Monster.com’s international job search site
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www.thepaperboy.com/
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W Browse the classified section of newspapers from all over the world
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www.teachabroad.com
W Job postings, info on TEFL certificates, etc.
