The BIG Guide at a GlancePART ONE: Your International IQ1. The E�ective Overseas Employee2. Myths & Realities3. Living Overseas4. What Expats Say About Living Abroad5. Learning a Foreign Language6. Women Living & Working Overseas7. The Canadian Identity in the International Workplace8. Re-EntryHOT TIPS: International careers require a unique set of skills recognized by both international employers and the expat community. Learn these skills and how to succeed while abroad.

PART TWO: Acquiring International Experience9. Starting Your International Career10. Short-Term Programs Overseas11. Hosting Programs12. Cross-Cultural Travel13. Study Abroad14. Awards & Grants15. International Studies in Canada16. International Studies—The World’s Top Schools17. Internships AbroadHOT TIPS: International employers require that you have previous international experience. The key to gaining this experience is to dive in to “all things international” while at university, or by taking a year o� to travel the world. Remember, international careers are built step by step, over time. And you’ll be sure to have fun while you do it!

PART THREE: The International Job Search18. Your Career Path & The Ideal International Pro�le19. The Hiring Process20. The Job Search & Targeting Your Research21. Resources for the International Job Search22. Phone Research Techniques23. Selling Your International Skills24. International Resumes25. Covering Letters26. Interviewing for an International Job27. Jobs by Regions of the World28. Job Hunting When You Return HomeHOT TIPS: The international job search is di�erent than the domestic search. Learn why international employers focus on your personality during recruitment. Learn to sell your international skills and learn about the unique aspects of an international resume.

PART FOUR: The Professions29. Teaching Abroad30. Careers in International Development31. International Law Careers32. Engineering Careers Abroad33. Health Careers Abroad34. Spousal Employment & Freelancing AbroadHOT TIPS: There are international jobs in almost every line of work. Part Four of The BIG Guide points out the unique aspects of some popular employment �elds.

PART FIVE: International Career Directories35. Private Sector Firms in Canada36. Private Sector Firms in the US37. Canadian Government38. NGOs in Canada39. NGOs in the US40. NGOs in Europe & the Rest of the World41. United Nations & Other IGOsHOT TIPS: These valuable chapters will lead you directly to the many di�erent types of international employers who hire regularly for overseas positions.

Recently released 4th Editionby Jean-Marc Hachey

www.WorkingOverseas.com

CHOOSE YOUR OPTION at www.WorkingOverseas.com

• The World’s Best International Career Guide• Expert Advice and Extensive Contacts• Formerly The Canadian Guide to Working and Living Overseas Now UPDATED and EXPANDED for both Canadians and Americans!

TRAVEL • DREAM • EXPLORE

PREMIUMWEB EDITIONPREMIUM

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SUPER VALUE: On-line subscription• Access 100% of The BIG Guide on-line• On-line subscriptions for

One Week $10, One Year $15, Two Year $20• HOT FEATURE! Bookmark and write personal on-line notes

for each organization and resource

GREAT TRADITIONAL VALUE: Our printed book• Regular bookstore price $59.95 CDN, $49.95 US• See our web site and SAVE on pricing options from

Chapters.ca, Amazon.com and BarnsandNobles.com• A whopping 1,600 pages includes CD-ROM with hot links

COMBINATION PACKAGE: (Print + PREMIUM Web Edition)• $45.00 CND/US, SAVE 48% CDN or 41% USA

(Regular price = $85.95 CDN, $75.95 US)• 2 Year Subscription to the PREMIUM Web Edition• Print Edition with CD signed by author• ORDER from University of Toronto Press: 1-800-565-9523,

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Author Jean-Marc Hachey Over a million North Americans work overseas. How did these people crack the international job market? The BIG Guide shows you how. Find out what international employers are looking for and discover the "insider" information you need to launch your international career.

Who Uses The BIG Guide? Often referred to as “the bible” on international careers across North America, The BIG Guide is written for a wide range of international job seekers, including: high school students,

university students, entry-level and seasoned professionals, managers and consultants, teachers and academics, guidance counselors, families moving overseas, and globe trotters.

Acquire International ExperienceThe BIG Guide provides you with hundreds of strategies to develop your "International IQ".• Apply for exciting short-term placements overseas• Acquire cross-cultural experience at home• Obtain international internships and scholarships• Study abroad or international studies in North America

Master the International Job SearchThe BIG Guide clearly shows how international job hunting is di�erent from a domestic job search. The Guide provides you with a detailed map of how to build your international career, from gaining experience to �nding your ideal job.

Get Ready for Living OverseasMoving abroad is exciting. Learn about coping and adaptation techniques that will help you succeed. Read about the unique circumstances faced by managers, spouses, children, teenagers, women, lesbians and gays, and singles while living overseas. Find out about culture shock, re-entry, cross-cultural communications and the North American identity in the interna-tional workplace.

3,000+ Organization and Resources to Help YouAt 1,600 pages with companion CD-ROM, The BIG Guide is the most compre-hensive resource of its kind on the market. It provides 600 pages of job search advice, pro�les over 2,000 organizations that hire international personnel, and annotates 800 web sites and other resources.

How this Book is ProducedThe production process was carefully executed by a dedicated team of 27 professionals (researchers, writers, editors and designers) as well as one happily organized author plying his craft. Up-dates and additions to The BIG Guide are regularly posted on the publisher’s web site. The next edition will be published in 2009.

Help for AllWhether you’re just starting your international job search and want help with your resume, or you’re a travel-savvy student eager for an international experience, The BIG Guide has what you need to make your international job search a success! Good luck and enjoy your adventures abroad!

www.WorkingOverseas.comPUBLISHER: Intercultural Systems / Systèmes interculturels (ISSI) Inc.

“I followed the advice in The BIG Guide, learned how to write an international resume and how to sell my skills …this book is the number one reason I found a job as an engineer in Africa!” Carmen Brubacher, Recent Graduate UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY & UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

“With the addition of US organizations, this new edition is a must-read for both Americans and Canadians. No other guide reviews as many international career resources or provides as much in-depth advice.”Bill NoltingUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE & WORK ABROAD EDITOR, TRANSITIONS ABROAD MAGAZINE

“This Guide has long been the single most valuable source of accurate, compre-hensive and relevant information for the young - and not-so-young - seeking international work and training. The new BIG Guide opens up a world of study and career possibilities to a generation eager for international experience.”Martin Rudner, Professor NORMAN PATERSON SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, CARLTON UNIVERSITY

“Everything you need to know about international careers is between these two covers. Many of the people we recruit consult The BIG Guide - it's not just a reference you'll use before going abroad but an important tool you'll come back to while overseas and after your return.”Paul Davidson, Executive Director WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA (WUSC)

ORDER OPTIONS The BIG Guide, ISBN 09696001351. On-line secure form: www.WorkingOverseas.com2. Call: 800-565-9523 (Canada & US orders)3. Fax or e-mail: 800-221-9985 or utpbooks@utpress.utoronto.ca4. Mail credit card information or cheque to: University of Toronto Press (UTP) 5201 Du�erin St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3H 5T8

PRICE Print Edition = $59.95 CAN + GST, $49.95 US (Prices for the Premium Web Edition are posted on our site.)

FREE SHIPPING CAN & US (10% discount on price equivalent to shipping when ordered by phone or via our web site). Western Europe = $20. All other countries call for quote.

Invoice orders for institutions only; individuals to prepay.

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The BIG Guide to Living and Working OverseasWelcome to the World’s Best International Career Guide

4th Edition Reviews

The BIG Guide at a GlancePART ONE: Your International IQ1. The E�ective Overseas Employee2. Myths & Realities3. Living Overseas4. What Expats Say About Living Abroad5. Learning a Foreign Language6. Women Living & Working Overseas7. The Canadian Identity in the International Workplace8. Re-EntryHOT TIPS: International careers require a unique set of skills recognized by both international employers and the expat community. Learn these skills and how to succeed while abroad.

PART TWO: Acquiring International Experience9. Starting Your International Career10. Short-Term Programs Overseas11. Hosting Programs12. Cross-Cultural Travel13. Study Abroad14. Awards & Grants15. International Studies in Canada16. International Studies—The World’s Top Schools17. Internships AbroadHOT TIPS: International employers require that you have previous international experience. The key to gaining this experience is to dive in to “all things international” while at university, or by taking a year o� to travel the world. Remember, international careers are built step by step, over time. And you’ll be sure to have fun while you do it!

PART THREE: The International Job Search18. Your Career Path & The Ideal International Pro�le19. The Hiring Process20. The Job Search & Targeting Your Research21. Resources for the International Job Search22. Phone Research Techniques23. Selling Your International Skills24. International Resumes25. Covering Letters26. Interviewing for an International Job27. Jobs by Regions of the World28. Job Hunting When You Return HomeHOT TIPS: The international job search is di�erent than the domestic search. Learn why international employers focus on your personality during recruitment. Learn to sell your international skills and learn about the unique aspects of an international resume.

PART FOUR: The Professions29. Teaching Abroad30. Careers in International Development31. International Law Careers32. Engineering Careers Abroad33. Health Careers Abroad34. Spousal Employment & Freelancing AbroadHOT TIPS: There are international jobs in almost every line of work. Part Four of The BIG Guide points out the unique aspects of some popular employment �elds.

PART FIVE: International Career Directories35. Private Sector Firms in Canada36. Private Sector Firms in the US37. Canadian Government38. NGOs in Canada39. NGOs in the US40. NGOs in Europe & the Rest of the World41. United Nations & Other IGOsHOT TIPS: These valuable chapters will lead you directly to the many di�erent types of international employers who hire regularly for overseas positions.

Recently released 4th Editionby Jean-Marc Hachey

www.WorkingOverseas.com

CHOOSE YOUR OPTION at www.WorkingOverseas.com

• The World’s Best International Career Guide• Expert Advice and Extensive Contacts• Formerly The Canadian Guide to Working and Living Overseas Now UPDATED and EXPANDED for both Canadians and Americans!

TRAVEL • DREAM • EXPLORE

PREMIUMWEB EDITIONPREMIUM

WEB EDITION

PRINTEDITIONPRINTEDITION

PRINT &PREMIUM

WEB EDITIONS

PRINT &PREMIUM

WEB EDITIONS

WORK • VOLUNTEER • INTERN • STUDY • TRAVEL

SUPER VALUE: On-line subscription• Access 100% of The BIG Guide on-line• On-line subscriptions for

One Week $10, One Year $15, Two Year $20• HOT FEATURE! Bookmark and write personal on-line notes

for each organization and resource

GREAT TRADITIONAL VALUE: Our printed book• Regular bookstore price $59.95 CDN, $49.95 US• See our web site and SAVE on pricing options from

Chapters.ca, Amazon.com and BarnsandNobles.com• A whopping 1,600 pages includes CD-ROM with hot links

COMBINATION PACKAGE: (Print + PREMIUM Web Edition)• $45.00 CND/US, SAVE 48% CDN or 41% USA

(Regular price = $85.95 CDN, $75.95 US)• 2 Year Subscription to the PREMIUM Web Edition• Print Edition with CD signed by author• ORDER from University of Toronto Press: 1-800-565-9523,

or use our online form

Author Jean-Marc Hachey Over a million North Americans work overseas. How did these people crack the international job market? The BIG Guide shows you how. Find out what international employers are looking for and discover the "insider" information you need to launch your international career.

Who Uses The BIG Guide? Often referred to as “the bible” on international careers across North America, The BIG Guide is written for a wide range of international job seekers, including: high school students,

university students, entry-level and seasoned professionals, managers and consultants, teachers and academics, guidance counselors, families moving overseas, and globe trotters.

Acquire International ExperienceThe BIG Guide provides you with hundreds of strategies to develop your "International IQ".• Apply for exciting short-term placements overseas• Acquire cross-cultural experience at home• Obtain international internships and scholarships• Study abroad or international studies in North America

Master the International Job SearchThe BIG Guide clearly shows how international job hunting is di�erent from a domestic job search. The Guide provides you with a detailed map of how to build your international career, from gaining experience to �nding your ideal job.

Get Ready for Living OverseasMoving abroad is exciting. Learn about coping and adaptation techniques that will help you succeed. Read about the unique circumstances faced by managers, spouses, children, teenagers, women, lesbians and gays, and singles while living overseas. Find out about culture shock, re-entry, cross-cultural communications and the North American identity in the interna-tional workplace.

3,000+ Organization and Resources to Help YouAt 1,600 pages with companion CD-ROM, The BIG Guide is the most compre-hensive resource of its kind on the market. It provides 600 pages of job search advice, pro�les over 2,000 organizations that hire international personnel, and annotates 800 web sites and other resources.

How this Book is ProducedThe production process was carefully executed by a dedicated team of 27 professionals (researchers, writers, editors and designers) as well as one happily organized author plying his craft. Up-dates and additions to The BIG Guide are regularly posted on the publisher’s web site. The next edition will be published in 2009.

Help for AllWhether you’re just starting your international job search and want help with your resume, or you’re a travel-savvy student eager for an international experience, The BIG Guide has what you need to make your international job search a success! Good luck and enjoy your adventures abroad!

www.WorkingOverseas.comPUBLISHER: Intercultural Systems / Systèmes interculturels (ISSI) Inc.

“I followed the advice in The BIG Guide, learned how to write an international resume and how to sell my skills …this book is the number one reason I found a job as an engineer in Africa!” Carmen Brubacher, Recent Graduate UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY & UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

“With the addition of US organizations, this new edition is a must-read for both Americans and Canadians. No other guide reviews as many international career resources or provides as much in-depth advice.”Bill NoltingUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE & WORK ABROAD EDITOR, TRANSITIONS ABROAD MAGAZINE

“This Guide has long been the single most valuable source of accurate, compre-hensive and relevant information for the young - and not-so-young - seeking international work and training. The new BIG Guide opens up a world of study and career possibilities to a generation eager for international experience.”Martin Rudner, Professor NORMAN PATERSON SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, CARLTON UNIVERSITY

“Everything you need to know about international careers is between these two covers. Many of the people we recruit consult The BIG Guide - it's not just a reference you'll use before going abroad but an important tool you'll come back to while overseas and after your return.”Paul Davidson, Executive Director WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA (WUSC)

ORDER OPTIONS The BIG Guide, ISBN 09696001351. On-line secure form: www.WorkingOverseas.com2. Call: 800-565-9523 (Canada & US orders)3. Fax or e-mail: 800-221-9985 or utpbooks@utpress.utoronto.ca4. Mail credit card information or cheque to: University of Toronto Press (UTP) 5201 Du�erin St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3H 5T8

PRICE Print Edition = $59.95 CAN + GST, $49.95 US (Prices for the Premium Web Edition are posted on our site.)

FREE SHIPPING CAN & US (10% discount on price equivalent to shipping when ordered by phone or via our web site). Western Europe = $20. All other countries call for quote.

Invoice orders for institutions only; individuals to prepay.

ORDER FORMNAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

CREDIT CARD MasterCard or Visa only

CARD NO. EXP. DATE /

SIGNATURE

The BIG Guide to Living and Working OverseasWelcome to the World’s Best International Career Guide

4th Edition Reviews