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Mohawk
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 Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: Non-English-teacher jobs in developing countries?? |
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Hi!
Having taught English in Vietnam for the last 1.5 years, I'm now hoping to find work abroad again. (I'm bilingual English/German and am therefore currently using both countries as my base). I'm hoping to head to a developing country, preferably South America or India/Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan/etc. area (not Africa or Middle East). Although I didn't hate English teaching, I would really like something more hands-on or caring/counselling - maybe working with mentally or physically disabled people , in an orphanage, with abused/abandoned children, streetkids, care/social work, etc.
The main problems I'm currently facing are:
1. How can I find paid work, i.e. not voluntary, in developing countries?
2. What is the best way of searching for jobs when I'm unsure of job titles and only have a very vague idea of which area of work I'm looking within?
3. Although I have a psychology degree (and very little voluntary work experience working in a school for children with learning disabilities while I was at university) its not really enough to be of great value in my jobsearch and it means for the most part, I would be considered "unskilled" in this area of work. Does that mean I would have to start on an internship basis or are there other options for paid work as an unskilled employee?
3. Can anyone recommend any job search websites for finding international jobs (i.e. in developing countries) for this line of work?
I'd really really appreciate any info or advice anyone might have - if possible I don't want to teach English as a main job again, although if necessary I would consider doing it part time.
Thanks,
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lexa10881
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Sometimes missionary or volunteer work can lead to a paid job, and this may be an avenue you explore as a last resort. I would try looking to psychology based foundations and perhaps using the internet as a tool to search abroad. Do not discount medical facilities either [since you are wanting to do something with psychology] or even larger universities.
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pandora888
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:53 am Post subject: Re: Non-English-teacher jobs in developing countries?? |
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| Mohawk wrote: | Hi!
Having taught English in Vietnam for the last 1.5 years, I'm now hoping to find work abroad again. (I'm bilingual English/German and am therefore currently using both countries as my base). I'm hoping to head to a developing country, preferably South America or India/Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan/etc. area (not Africa or Middle East). Although I didn't hate English teaching, I would really like something more hands-on or caring/counselling - maybe working with mentally or physically disabled people , in an orphanage, with abused/abandoned children, streetkids, care/social work, etc.
The main problems I'm currently facing are:
1. How can I find paid work, i.e. not voluntary, in developing countries?
2. What is the best way of searching for jobs when I'm unsure of job titles and only have a very vague idea of which area of work I'm looking within?
3. Although I have a psychology degree (and very little voluntary work experience working in a school for children with learning disabilities while I was at university) its not really enough to be of great value in my jobsearch and it means for the most part, I would be considered "unskilled" in this area of work. Does that mean I would have to start on an internship basis or are there other options for paid work as an unskilled employee?
3. Can anyone recommend any job search websites for finding international jobs (i.e. in developing countries) for this line of work?
I'd really really appreciate any info or advice anyone might have - if possible I don't want to teach English as a main job again, although if necessary I would consider doing it part time.
Thanks,
Mohawk |
Hi!
Well, yeah working in a developing country can really develop your skills, gain working experience and will let you earn more.
Dont lose hope. There are a lot of countries that offer jobs for everyone like asia, latin america, italy, europe, middle east and even africa. You can find numerous job vacancies as english teacher, engineer, architect, health care professional, compter programmer, etc.
Just try to research more so you can find the country and the job you've always wanted.
You may visit our websites at http://www.jobsdb.com.ph and http://www.dbjobs.com.ph to find thousands of job openings overseas, as well as career tips and advices. 
All the best! |
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pandora888
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:54 am Post subject: Re: Non-English-teacher jobs in developing countries?? |
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| Mohawk wrote: | Hi!
Having taught English in Vietnam for the last 1.5 years, I'm now hoping to find work abroad again. (I'm bilingual English/German and am therefore currently using both countries as my base). I'm hoping to head to a developing country, preferably South America or India/Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan/etc. area (not Africa or Middle East). Although I didn't hate English teaching, I would really like something more hands-on or caring/counselling - maybe working with mentally or physically disabled people , in an orphanage, with abused/abandoned children, streetkids, care/social work, etc.
The main problems I'm currently facing are:
1. How can I find paid work, i.e. not voluntary, in developing countries?
2. What is the best way of searching for jobs when I'm unsure of job titles and only have a very vague idea of which area of work I'm looking within?
3. Although I have a psychology degree (and very little voluntary work experience working in a school for children with learning disabilities while I was at university) its not really enough to be of great value in my jobsearch and it means for the most part, I would be considered "unskilled" in this area of work. Does that mean I would have to start on an internship basis or are there other options for paid work as an unskilled employee?
3. Can anyone recommend any job search websites for finding international jobs (i.e. in developing countries) for this line of work?
I'd really really appreciate any info or advice anyone might have - if possible I don't want to teach English as a main job again, although if necessary I would consider doing it part time.
Thanks,
Mohawk |
Hi!
Well, yeah working in a developing country can really develop your skills, gain working experience and will let you earn more.
Dont lose hope. There are a lot of countries that offer jobs for everyone like asia, latin america, italy, europe, middle east and even africa. You can find numerous job vacancies as english teacher, engineer, architect, health care professional, compter programmer, etc.
Just try to research more so you can find the country and the job you've always wanted.
You may visit our websites at http://www.jobsdb.com.ph and http://www.dbjobs.com.ph to find thousands of job openings overseas, as well as career tips and advices.
All the best! |
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