How to Get a Job in EuropeFifth Edition
How to Get a Job in Europe
Fifth Edition
First reviews:
“Want to really make a big change? How to Get a Job in Europe ($22.95, Planning Communications, River Forest, IL) is now in its completely revised and updated fifth edition. It is, without doubt, the best book on this subject and a real bargain for the tons of advice and information it provides on how to get a job in England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, and twenty other nations. It tells you who the major employers are, the top employment agencies, and so much more.” — Bookviews.com, November 2003 edition
“This excellent book lists the names and addresses of 2,000 employers in England, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Greece, Sweden, and 20 other European nations. It cites American firms and agencies that offer jobs in Europe or can help with employment leads, and includes information on directories that list European employers. A useful two– to three–page summary provides basic data bout the economy, employment, and related facts for each country. like all products from Planning/Communications, this is a well–researched book offering a tremendous amount of useful information. Highly recommended." — Career Opportunities News, Jan/Feb. 2004
American Reference Books Bulletin 2004 Review:
This comprehensive, practical, well-written handbook lists hundreds of resources and 2,000 European employers. Its approach is detailed and well focused, with strong emphasis on access to publications, addresses, organizations, and agencies. This amount of detail risks going out of date in some aspects but the overall structure of the volume gives a comprehensive picture that would adequately cover changed information.
The first fourth of the volume covers general qualifications and requirements for working in Europe and identifies prime employment sectors. A nine–step job search addresses how to organize a job search, research countries, and use both conventional and electronic resources for a search. Differences between resumes, interviewing, and working with placement organizations in Europe and the U.S. are clearly described.
The remaining three-fourths of the volume addresses specific regions and countries with narrative accounts of the nature of the country, general orientation, and employment regulations. Internship programs and volunteer opportunities are included as well as employer listings of American and foreign companies giving full contact information. Employers of all fields, professions, and technologies are identified. Trade centers, chambers of commerce, and embassies and consular offices offer additional assistance to job seekers and are fully cited. Special tips are offered on job searching in specific countries within the country section. This guide is recommended for libraries, career centers, and placement offices. — Barbara Conroy
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Part I
Getting a Job in Europe 1
1 So You Want To Get a Job in Europe 2
How to get the most out of this book. Myths about international work debunked. Books on working and living in Europe. Addresses of chambers of commerce.
2 Do You Qualify to Work Abroad? 15
How to determine if an international job is really for you. Adapting to life in a foreign country. Employment regulations in Europe. Foreign language requirements for employment in Europe. Areas where Americans are most and least likely to find jobs. Higher education and international career preparation. Internships and temporary jobs.
3 Key Employment Sectors in the New Europe 23
Description and analysis of the economic trends and events transforming Europe and how they will affect Americans. The European single market, European monetary union, and European business expansion. Best opportunities for employment in E.U. countries.
4 The Nine–Step Job Search 31
The nine steps to getting a job in Europe. How to organize your job search, research countries, use conventional and electronic resources, and make contact with hiring authorities.
5 The International Resume 46
The basics of the international resume. The resume format. Contents of the international resume. List of verbs to use. Sample international resumes. The importance of the cover letter. Sample cover letters.
6 The International Interview 65
The interview and how to prepare for it. The kinds of questions you will be asked. How you will be evaluated. Responding to job offers and rejections.
7 Placement Organizations & the International Job Search 74
What placement agencies can and cannot do for you. Executive search firms. Temporary job recruiters. Internet agencies and special services agencies. Lists of placement agencies in the U.S. and in Europe.
8 The International Professional Career 79
Jobs in business, law, media and communications, nonprofits, U.S. federal government, and teaching. Survey of employment opportunities. Descriptions of work in each field. Lists of resources, publications, career guides, and professional organizations. Names and addresses of leading employers.
9 Internships, Volunteering, Summer, & Temporary Jobs 106
Work exchange organizations and internships. Sources for summer and temporary employment in Europe. Types of summer and temporary jobs available with addresses of employers and placement agencies. Sources of volunteer work.
10 Teaching English Abroad 119
Opportunities for non–certified teachers. Pros and cons of TEFL certification and programs to attain it. Names and addresses of language schools and placement services.
Part II
Where the Jobs Are: A Country by Country Look 125
Cultural and historical summary of each country. The current economic climate. Getting around. Employment regulations for Americans. Short–term and temporary work. Internship programs. Volunteer opportunities. Major newspapers. Resources for further information, including websites, embassies, chambers of commerce, and world trade centers. Business directories. Listings of major employers.
11 United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, & Wales 126
12 Republic of Ireland 157
13 France 172
14 Italy 196
15 Germany 213
16 Spain & Portugal 235
Spain 236
Portugal 252
17 Scandinavia: Denmark, Finland, Norway, & Sweden 264
Denmark 265
Finland 278
Norway 291
Sweden 303
18 Benelux Countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, & the Netherlands 315
Belgium 316
Luxembourg 330
The Netherlands 339
19 Switzerland, Austria, & Liechtenstein 355
Switzerland 356
Austria 372
Liechtenstein 384
20 Central Europe: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, & Romania 389
Czech Republic/Slovakia 390
Hungary 405
Poland 415
Romania 425
21 Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, & Malta 434
Greece 435
Turkey 448
Cyprus 460
Malta 466
22 Resource Center 472
Index 475
About the Authors 495
Free $65 Directory of International Employers 496
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