How To Get A Contract Abroad

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expat replied

30 September 2008, 12:41
Originally posted by RTB View Post

Does anyone have any tips or advice for getting a contract abroad?

Are there any agencies who specialise in this type of work?

Not being sarcastic, but it's not a "type of work", so not really. In some cases (agents please correct me if I'm wrong) an agency may have different people more or less covering diferent areas; this can mean that your contacts at an agency are reluctant to pass you over to the other guys, and lose a possible commission on their domestic contracts.

What are your skills? The best bet would probably be among agencies specialising in them.

Have you tried e.g. Jobserve for your skills and then just browsing the results to see where they are located?

Do you have particular countries in mind? Do you speak/read the language, even a little?
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ace00 replied

30 September 2008, 12:31
If you've already worked there you tend to get offers. Not much use to a newb though. I suppose you could learn a foreign language. French, Dutch, German would help a lot.
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badger7579 replied

30 September 2008, 12:29
you can specify different locations on jobserve, I don't know of any specific agencies dealing with contracts abroad
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RTB started a topic How To Get A Contract Abroad

30 September 2008, 12:19
How To Get A Contract Abroad

Does anyone have any tips or advice for getting a contract abroad?

Are there any agencies who specialise in this type of work?
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