Travel Reference
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Do a search to see if there's a website for a particular area you want to go to and then send
or email your CV, with a short covering note, to any interesting local companies. Don't ex-
pect to be flooded with replies. Some companies are simply too busy to respond to every
enquiry, though it always helps to enclose a stamped addressed envelope. It's also true that
you may get lucky and have exactly the skills or qualifications they're looking for. Some
companies will also advertise vacant posts on specialist employment websites, which often
have an international section. You can register with the sites too, usually for free.
Tell everyone you know, including relatives and your parents' friends that you are looking
for a job abroad - someone may know someone who has a company abroad who can help
you.
Check the local papers and shop window notices. Lots of jobs are advertised in the local
papers, or by 'staff wanted' notices put up in windows. So if you get there, and hate the
job you've got, don't put up with it, or come running home - see if you can find something
better. It's always easier to find employment when you're living locally.
Over the next few pages we've listed ideas on types of employment, and any companies
we know about, that offer graduate opportunities or work experience, can be found in the
directory. Always ask an employment company to put you in contact with someone they
have placed before - if they say no then don't use them: they may have something to hide.
