Do you find yourself longing for new horizons? Are you happiest when packing up a bag and planning a big trip? If you want to ditch the 9-5 job search and head out on the open road to adventure, here are 10 great resources to help you plan the experience of a life time — working (or volunteering) abroad. International Jobs Center is a comprehensive source of international careers for professionals, including international development jobs. DevNetJobs is the #1 online source for finding international development jobs; international consulting jobs with NGOs; international non-profit wo...

Hey college grads, I just came across this great article from Transitions Abroad on how to kickstart your resume by working. Given the rather soft job market in America, the time has never been better to live out your dreams to work, volunteer and travel abroad. Author Nora Dunn’s article includes tips for everything from getting a work visa, to finding work, to keeping the travel budget to the bare minimum. She also has plenty of words of encouragement, including my favorite: Critical capabilities, such as interpersonal and communication skills, managing finances, and problem solving ar...

Are you an adventurous spirit? Do you want more out of job than punching a clock and getting your paycheck? I read in the Boston Globe today about an interesting new program between the United States and Ireland to approve work visas for college graduates. The program is designed to support recent grads who want to spend a year or more in each others’ country. That article inspired me to write a post I’ve had on the back burner for a while now: Where and how to get a job in Europe. Let’s take a little trip around the Continent… Ireland, England and Scotland The unemplo...

Every Thursday, I spotlight a different career path. Given the job crunch that so many of us are experiencing, I’m doing my best to pick areas that are and will continue to be in high demand. Nothing can be 100 percent recession proof, but our Thursday spotlights are areas that still offer a lot of promise — even in these trying economic times. This Thursday, the focus is on Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). As far as recession-proof jobs, it doesn’t get much better than teaching, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  ESL is a particularly promi...

Did you know that JobMonkey has one of the most extensive free databases of continually updated job openings? The database is searchable by region, by field or by key word.  Every Wednesday, I will post three of the newest and hottest jobs on our database.  Maybe your next dream job is right in front of you.  (If not, be sure to check out the database.)  1. Apparel Product Developer, Nike, Beaverton, OR Are you tired of work being a daily drudgery?  Do you wish you could have a little fun at work, not just off-the-clock? If you think you’re more productive when ...

If you’ve got the travel bug, you probably already know that there is no better way to learn about another culture than by immersing yourself in it. Of course, not everyone has the budget to spend several months or more at a time just drinking coffee and soaking up the local flavors. If you want to enjoy the adventure of life abroad, but need some cash to fund your trip, there are numerous teaching abroad jobs that just might meet the bill. JobMonkey’s section on Teach Abroad Jobs offers information about training, employment conditions and foreign customs in three different areas:...

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is a rapidly growing field that provides practically limitless opportunities for recent college graduates and other professionals looking to make a career change. In the state of California alone, one in four people is currently learning English as a second language, which makes the state a center for individuals seeking work in bilingual education. If you’d like to learn more about helping people across America and around the world learn English as a second language, start by reading up on career opportunities at JobMonkey’s section on E...