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Category: Business & Career Ok...I can't cover such a broad topic completely in a space such as this, but I can give you pointers based on the experiences I've had. Below are some methods I've used.... 1. Exchange organizations - I got a job as a Planet Hollywood waiter at Eurodisney through the CIEE (www.ciee.org), an organization that does student exchanges. I'd just finished college so was eligible, but it isn't so hard to enroll at a local community college just for the ID to get into the program. They have programs in France, Germany, England, Australia, and more and take care of getting the work permits for you. Other than the work permit, getting a job is up to you, so be prepared to knock on lots of doors. There are other organizations which do similar things like the ISTE (for technical exchanges) and Peace Corps. The internet is a good place to find these opportunities. These are often for limited times, but once your foot is in the door, you shouldn't have problems staying. 2. Get sponsored/be in demand - If companies want you bad enough, they'll take care of the hassles of permits, etc... If you are a technical worker, send your resume out over the internet, emphasize one hot skill (SAP, Powerbuilder, Oracle, etc) and the overseas agencies will take care of the rest. They get paid to place you and will work the visa requirements. I got my current job in Munich through Jobserve.com which is great for European technical jobs. I still get emails from agencies which have my 'skill set' on file and know I want to work overseas. 3. Try to get sent over by a US company - Normally this involves working for some big company and hoping that an opening arises overseas. I wouldn't recommend this as maybe they'll send you over and maybe they won't. On the plus side, they'll pay for everything when you get there. People I know who do this end up depositing their entire paycheck in their savings. This doesn't need to be a big company, as I worked for a small study abroad company once that sent me over to Spain for a spell. 4. Just buy a plane ticket and search over there - This is my favorite method. Assuming you have some skills (if you can read this, then you have English and computer skills already), you should be able to find some employment once you are there. I once did this in Korea and simply put up posters saying that I offered English lessons. I didn't make tons of money, but it was definitely a worthwhile experience and work wasn't too hard to find. Companies which wouldn't talk to you otherwise, are much more open to people who they see in person and who have already demonstrated that they can survive in the country. Feedback and comments welcome.... About the author... Submitted By Ravi Iyer Description Self Employed Computer guy Web Page http://www.aboutmyjob.com Other Articles in this Category What Should NOT Be On Your Resume by toni Holiday Stress Busters by Don Wetmore Retaining Your Valuable Employees by Leslie Wood How to Write Effective Business Letters by Leslie Wood How to Quickly Improve Your Writing Skills by Joel Sussman How to Develop Your Online Portfolio by cpent How to Team up with your Web Competitors, Unusual Web Traffic Generation by Terence Tan How to Write a Resume by Greg How to Get the Most Out of Your Employees by Greg Other Sites Storkin.com - Baby and Pregnancy Tips and Discussion iPhone Games at TouchArcade.com iPhone Apps at AppShopper.com Health Articles Menopause Symptoms HIV/AIDS Symptoms West Nile Symptoms Diabetes Symptoms Pregnancy Symptoms Read other Articles - click here.