Advice on working and learning overseas

Whether you're thinking about learning a new language or just want a career break, working or studying abroad can be an attractive option.

Our latest audio features learndirect Careers Coach Alison talking to Mick Carey from the Careers Europe Guidance Centre about how to get started if you're thinking about making the move overseas.

Topics covered include:

• how to go about finding work overseas
• foreign exchange placement schemes for apprentices
• taking a gap year after college
• how to translate your qualifications to the overseas equivalents
• potential pitfalls of living and studying abroad
• choosing the right TEFL course
• becoming an au pair.

Participants:

• Alison Taylor, learndirect Careers Coach
• Mick Carey, Careers Europe

Resources discussed (in order mentioned, links open in a new window):

• European Employment Service (EURES)
• National Academic Recognition Centre (NARIC) overseas pages
• UK National Reference Point for Vocational Qualifications (UKNRP)
• International Au Pair Association

Recommended gap year resources (links open in a new window):

• International directory of voluntary work
• BUNAC
• realgap.co.uk
• i-to-i

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