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Canfield, Clarke. Now Hiring!: Jobs in Eastern Europe: The Insider's Guide to Working and Living in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia.  Seattle: Perpetual Press, 1996.  
LSC  HF5382.75 .U5 E37 1996
The focus of this book is for those who wish to teach English abroad, but other occupations are included too.  Provides region and culture specific information on preparation for work, job searches and teaching tools for the ESL classroom.  Includes maps and employer contact information


Collier, Ian.  Live and Work in Germany.  Oxford: Vacation Work, 1998. (Other Country Guides available under same title) 
Perkins HD8388. C6555 1998
British publication with chapters on residence and entry regulations, etiquette and customs, domestic and social issues, employment search agencies and sources, starting a business, retirement, and maps.  This book does not provide a directory of businesses which hire foreigners.


Corporate Research Foundation UK.  Britain's Best Employers.  London: McGraw-Hill, 1997. 
Ford West Mezzanine HF5382.5.G7 B75 1997
Lists 100 companies, not all of which are British owned.  In addition to providing information on each company's  background, company culture, human resources priorities, career opportunities and development, pay and benefits, future outlook and contact information, it also has the unique distinction of offering the "best and worst aspect" of working for each company.


Sanborn, Robert.  How to Get a Job in Europe: The Insider's Guide.  Chicago: Surrey Books, 1999. 
Ford West Mezzanine HF5549.5.E45 S26 1999 
Packed with useful contact information, this book gives a country by country look at job qualifications, key employment sectors, job searching, resume and interview tips, local placement organizations, and long term vs. short term job analysis. Includes information about Greece and Turkey, two locations frequently excluded in similar publications. Focused on information about teaching English, American companies with foreign offices and European offices which hire foreigners.


Woodworth, David ed. Summer Jobs Britain.  Oxford: Vacation Work, 2002. 
Perkins Ref HD5382.5. G7 D54 LSC 
Directory of summer positions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.  Listed by region and industry with tips on applications, work permits and other general employment information.

 

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