| Almost everyone dreams about traveling and seeing | | | | you're interested in teaching, and then do an internet |
| the world. What better way to do it than with a | | | | search for schools or organizations in that area. Most |
| rewarding career? If you're considering teaching | | | | of them will specify on their website whether or not |
| English abroad, chances are good you've got the | | | | they accept applications from foreign locales. And |
| wanderlust... and little fear of being gone for a good | | | | don't forget to frequently check job bank |
| period of time. | | | | databases-perhaps the best way to stay informed |
| If you've already weighed the pros and cons and | | | | about current job openings. |
| decided that this is the career for you, chances are | | | | If you go through a teacher's certification program, |
| good you know what the requirements are. You may | | | | chances are good they will offer a job placement |
| even be working on your degree as you read this. | | | | service that can connect you to the right people and |
| Nonetheless, here's a basic run-down of what types | | | | places. This is why being certified really is a huge |
| of people are best suited for this job. | | | | benefit- it can get your foot in the door before you're |
| • You're free to travel. This one is obvious. But | | | | even done with the program. |
| many overseas teaching jobs require a much bigger | | | | If, on the other hand, you're not certified to teach |
| time commitment than you might be expecting. Be | | | | English abroad, there are still employers that may want |
| prepared to be overseas for at least one year at a | | | | to hire you. Consider joining the Peace Corps for a |
| time. | | | | chance to teach overseas, as well as possible |
| • You're certified to teach. Although it's not a | | | | assistance with any continuing education of your own. |
| requirement for every program, it'll be a huge | | | | Talk to your college regarding teacher exchange |
| advantage if you are certified in teaching English as a | | | | programs- some schools may offer you the chance to |
| second language. Most colleges offer programs that | | | | be an assistant teacher overseas for a semester or |
| will help you get the degrees you need. If you're not | | | | two while a foreign teacher visits your school. |
| college-inclined, you can also get your certificate | | | | These are all good ways to get your feet wet; |
| through various short-term programs. | | | | however, if you plan on teaching English abroad as a |
| • You know what you're looking for. Not all positions | | | | career, you should plan on certification eventually. It's |
| for teaching English abroad are based in schools. | | | | the only real way to ensure a job as well as a |
| Although there are certainly plenty of jobs available if | | | | paycheck. |
| you want to teach children, there are also various | | | | However you decide to go about it, be prepared for |
| programs aimed at businesses and corporate | | | | the fact that teaching English abroad is going to be a |
| organizations. Lots of adults overseas want to learn | | | | challenging experience. Chances are good it won't be |
| English, too! | | | | what you're expecting, so do as much research as |
| Finding a Job | | | | you can... and be sure to unpack your sense of |
| When it comes time to begin applying for positions, you | | | | adventure before you begin. |
| have a wide range of options available to you. If you're | | | | For tips on growing wisteria, laburnum tree and other |
| a certified teacher, the best place to begin is with a | | | | information, visit the Gardening Central website. |
| school search. Try to narrow the field to areas where | | | | |