JOB OPPORTUNITIES WORLDWIDE

How about an exciting job overseas? Or even a rather
ordinary job overseas? It's certainly an appealing idea to
live and work in a foreign country. Something maybe everyone
considers at some time.

Foreign jobs offer not only an exciting and different
lifestyle. Many of them offer work in a warm and sunny
country. Many of those countries (but not all) offer wages
that are far higher than the U.K. So it could be a good
idea!

The purpose of this guide is to summarise the main
opportunities in the world at the moment for you to follow up
further. It's just intended to be a pointer. You can then
go and look in libraries for more detailed information.

DECIDING WHAT YOU CAN DO

Many talented countries will accept people with skills and
talents to offer, others are reluctant. For this reason,
it's often unrealistic to think of starting a whole new
career overseas. It can work, but it's much more difficult.

Hence the best thing is to work within the type of job you
already have skills, experience and qualifications in. This
will make job seeking far easier. The effect of this is that
you look for an overseas country where your skill is in
demand. Not a country you like and try to fit in!
Unfortunate, but this is the best way of doing things.

WORK PERMITS

Most countries will accept foreigners with job skills to
offer, but the chances of getting in vary. Some are eager to
attract other foreigners, some discourage them. Before even
looking for a job overseas, find out if a work visa and
permit is needed. And, not just that, but if there is any
realistic chance of getting one.

Virtually every country has an embassy in London, and they
usually public a sheet giving details of requirements.
Subsequently, a telephone call to the embassy will find out
if the chances of being accepted are realistic.

Most, but not yet all, EEC countries do not require U.K.
citizens to have entry visas or work permits. So you can go
and live there without consent. The catch is that you will
still need a residence permit, so check the chances of
getting one.

SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION

After using this guide, you still need to go and get more
information. The availability of information varies as to
countries.

Some countries publish information bulletins on jobs in their
countries, available from embassies. Others don't, but you
can always ask for help.

Failing that, try libraries and bookshops. Most of the
better known countries have books, lesser ones don't. You
may have to adapt the ideas from tour guides in some cases.
In some countries there are specialist books to help you.

AROUND THE WORLD

The main point of this guide is to give you a quick pointer
to the countries of the world so that you can select one.


This is as follows, and provides a pointer for you to follow
to the countries with some openings, few or many. Countries
not listed generally have none or very, very few.

EUROPE

Belgium - Good potential. Good pay. Opportunities can be
limited.
Denmark - Good pay. High taxes. English widely spoken.
Good for professional jobs.
France - Very high pay. Modest taxes. Different culture.
Jobs limited.
W. Germany - Very high pay. Can be double U.K. Highish
taxes. High standard of living. Needs technical/skilled
people.
Greece - Low standard of living but great culture and
weather. Opportunities growing slowly. Pay low.
Italy - More advanced than generally known. Some technical
jobs available. North better.
Holland - Small country. Unemployment has been a problem.
Few opportunities.
Portugal - Slowly developing country. Good weather. Cheap
housing and prices. Very low wages.
Spain - Fast developing. Excellent weather/social life.
Still cheap. Wages acceptable.

MIDDLE EAST

In the past it has been a popular place for overseas living
and working due to the oil industry. This is receding
slightly and there are fewer people going. The heat, and the
often restricted social life, are the main reasons. But
wages are still very high.

Most opportunities are for men, virtually none for women.
These are mostly technical and engineering, usually for
employers in the U.K., which is the best way to get them.

The best countries to work in are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UEA)
states.

Countries to be avoided include Iran, Iraq and Libya.

Egypt is interesting, but poor. Jordan is much
underestimated.

AFRICA
Kenya - One of the most developed African countries. Needs
skilled staff. Wages and living conditions are good for this
continent.
Nigeria - A more prosperous African country. Jobs in oil.
Attractive wages. Expensive and unappealing to live in.
S. Africa - Richest African country. Good jobs available.
Not as well paid as was. Political troubles.
Zambia - Rather underrated. Technical and agricultural jobs
available. A little backward.
Zimbabwe - Now starting to develop. More advanced than most.
A few jobs available.
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NORTH AMERICA
Canada - Offers good potential for U.K. citizens seeking work
in virtually every sphere as in U.K. High wages and good
standard of living. Takes many immigrants yearly, but quite
difficult to get to. Get details from authorities.
U.S.A. - Very high standard of living. Good wages, but
nowadays difficult to get a visa to work there. Best way is
to get a job with a U.S. firm with a base in U.K. and then
get transferred, or a U.K. firm with an office in the U.S.A.

CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA

Most of the Central and South American countries will accept
foreign immigrants without too much trouble. Many skills are
in demand. The main snag is that wages are generally low,
even for good jobs. Living conditions range from poor to
satisfactory, depending on the country.

The best places to work in are the Caribbean Islands. After
that, countries like Mexico and Brazil. Central American
countries are generally to be avoided.

ASIA

Generally a much underrated area for immigration. Often
standards of living are quite good and jobs are generally
available for skilled and semi-skilled people. Wages are
generally low.

There are particular places that offer the best potential and
the best standards of living for foreigners. These are
principally Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, and perhaps the
Phillipines. Hong Kong has problems regarding it's future.
Japan is good, but difficult for foreigners to find suitable
work in.
AUSTRALASIA

Australia - Generally one of the best places to move to.
Good wages. Good standard of living. Many immigrants are
taken in, but it is quite difficult to qualify. Get details
from the authorities in London. It's not as easy as it
seems. A complex system to gain admission is used.
New Zealand - A good alternative to Australia, but offers
less money and a slower pace. Some jobs not required, but
some professionals are in demand. Generally attractive
though.
Papua New Guinea - A small country, but rather underrated for
immigrants. Some well paid jobs are available and these are
sometimes advertised in the U.K. Not the most advanced
country though.

Other South Pacific islands offer interesting, if remote,
opportunities for people, especially in local administration,
government etc.
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