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Michael Landes is a true inspiration to many, many people who have been soul searching for the "right" path in life - whether it's at home or abroad. Just take a look at the testimonials on his website at www.backdoorjobs.com to see how The Back Door Guide (newly revised and updated) has deeply impacted the lives of thousands of fulfilled readers. His book and website are packed with over 1000 resources to create extraordinary experiences in life, like working for the summer on a Colorado Mountain Ranch, interning at the Smithsonian Institution or volunteering on an environmental project in Africa or Latin America. Michael's solid advice, along with hundreds of inspirational quotes and tips from program participants, instills in you the courage, motivation and focus to go forward with your dreams. It also offers practical lessons for getting started with your next back door experience, whether it be an Adventure Career, Working in the Great Outdoors, Finding Work with a Heart or pursuing Adventures Overseas.

Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical & Financial Destiny, by Anthony Robbins, Frederick L. CoVan

Work Abroad

International Jobs: Where They Are, How To Get Them, by Eric Kocher and Nina Segal

If you are confused about whether you want a global career in business or government, teaching or non-profit, this book is for you. It gives a great overview of the types of global careers you can have in government, business, non-profit organizations, communications, teaching and law. Students and recent grads can also find out how to research, network, write resumes and interview in the global environment.

The Global Resume and CV Guide, by Mary Anne Thompson

This is a "must have" book for any global citizen looking for work abroad. It covers the vast differences in job hunting for over 40 countries. You'll find essential information on work permits/visas, cover letter and resume/c.v. writing, interviewing advice and cultural tips.

This fabulous directory is the first place you should turn to find a variety of international employers in business, government, non-profit organizations, teaching, research institutes, consulting and contract work, plus information on work permits, internships and teaching jobs.

Work Worldwide: International Career Strategies for the Adventurous Job Seeker, by Nancy Mueller

What I like best about this handy little book is the country profiles and summary of cultural differences. It also contains a helpful general summary of the international job hunting process, including networking, preparing resumes and interviewing.

Teaching English Overseas - A Job Guide for Americans and Canadians, by Jeff Mohamed

Teaching English overseas is one of the most popular ways to work abroad. This book will guide through what you need to know about finding teaching jobs, whether you have training credentials or not. Over 450 schools organizations who hire English teachers are profiled.

Work Your Way Around the World: The Authoritative Guide for the Working Traveler (Vacation Work's)
Covering a plethora of fascinating short-term work opportunities worldwide, this comprehensive book is packed with details of how to work in hotels, ski resorts, fish canneries, restaurants, farms, teaching, childcare, business, factories, workcamps, and more. It gives a country-by-country analysis of short-term work opportunities for the working traveler for most major countries around the world.

Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas, Clayton A. Hubbs (editor)
If you are looking for a book of general job hunting references, this guide has been compiled from Transitions Abroad's vast database of resources for students, travelers and volunteers.

Study Abroad 

Financial Resources for International Study: A Guide for US Students and Professionals, by Institute of International Education

Studying abroad is a dream for many people. Now you can make your dream a reality with over 700 scholarships, grants, fellowships and paid internships to choose from. The handy index makes finding the right country, field of study, academic level and award amount easy to locate. Don't pay more than you have to for a rewarding study abroad experience.

Volunteer Abroad

How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas, by Joseph Collins, Zahara Heckscher, Stefano DeZerega

Wondering if volunteering overseas is for you? The authors of this fabulous book, all founders of volunteer organizations, help you decide choose the right kind of volunteering program from over one hundred diverse programs, including the Peace Corps. They also offer valuable advice on how to fundraise and explain the political and social context for Americans who volunteer abroad.

Vacation Work's International Directory of Voluntary Work, by Louise Whetter and Victoria Pybus 

Volunteering opportunities in Europe, the UK and worldwide focus on archaeology, child care, youth services, conservation and the environment, religion and work with the sick and disabled.

So You Want to Join the Peace Corps: What to Know Before You Go, by Dillon Banerjee

Thinking about joining the Peace Corps as a way to get international experience? This handy little book, written by a former Peace Corps volunteer, answers over 70 of the most common questions dealing with the application and interview process, packing for your 2 year stint, learning the language and your job, living with the locals, safety concerns, staying in touch with friends, managing a social life, Peace Corps policy and what to expect when you return. A definite must for Peace Corps applicants.

Alternatives to the Peace Corps: A Directory of Third World & U.S. Volunteer Opportunities (9th Ed.), edited by Joan Powell

Insightful and informative, this little book offers a lot of ideas for not only traditional volunteer work, but also work brigades, study tours and third world travel.

Retire Abroad

The Grown Up's Guide to Retiring Abroad, by Rosanne Knorr

If you spent your working years looking forward to retiring and traveling abroad, Rosanne Knorr can tell you how to turn that dream into reality. This wonderful book profiles the top 20 retirement destinations and points out the linguistic, budgetary, cultural and exotic appeal of each. Lots of great practical information about the climate, food, entertainment, lifestyle, shopping, social life, renting or buying a home, paperwork and residence rules, managing your money and dealing with taxes. She tells you how to how to decide where to go, where to get the inside scoop and explains the pros and cons of settling into your retirement dream destination for a few months or for the rest of your life.

Cultural Adjustment

Homeward Bound : A Spouse's Guide to Repatriation , by Robin Pascoe

Robin Pascoe's books and website are wonderful resources for the traveling spouse. As spouses are typically counted on by the whole family to make moving back home (as well as moving abroad) as smooth as possible, Homeward Bound helps spouses to deal with re-entry shock as well as re-create new and meaningful lives upon their return home.

A Wife's Guide (Culture Shock!), by Robin Pascoe

Part of the Culture Shock! series of books, The Wife's Guide is specifically written to give married women the advice they need about traveling and living overseas.

Culture Shock! Successful Living Abroad: A Parent's Guide, by Robin Pascoe

As an expatriate mother and parent, Robin Pascoe has had her children on the move since they were born. She knows what it takes to raise happy, healthy and well-adjusted children overseas and shares her advice with parents who are new to the issues of bringing up children in foreign environments.

Career Assessments

Do What You Are : Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type, by Paul D. Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger

This is one of my all time favorite books because of its riveting insight into how your natural personality preferences determine what kinds of jobs you would be best at and enjoy most. Once you understand your true nature better, deciding on jobs, career paths and relationships becomes that much easier and rewarding. This book is a must read before embracing any career path, especially a global one.

What Color Is Your Parachute 2003, by Richard Nelson Bolles

For 30 years "Parachute" has helped millions of people worldwide discover their skills, interests and career paths. The 2003 edition has been updated and revised to keep up with changes in job-hunting. This edition also works together with Bolles' website at www.jobhuntersbible.com, an excellent resource with articles, career assessments and much more for job hunters of all ages.

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