Testimonials
“I followed the advice in The BIG Guide, learned to write an international resume and how to sell my skills. This book is the number one reason I found a job as an engineer in Africa!”
Carmen Brubacher, Recent Graduate, University of California at Berkeley and University of Waterloo
“Everything you need to know about international careers is between these two covers. Many of the people we recruit consult The BIG Guide - it's not just a reference you'll use before going abroad but an important tool you'll come back to while overseas and after your return. ”
Paul Davidson, Executive Director, World University Service (WUSC)
“This Guide has long been the single most valuable source of accurate, comprehensive and relevant information for the young - and not so young - seeking international work and training. The new BIG Guide opens up a world of study and career possibilities to a generation eager for international experience. ”
Martin Rudner, Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
“The main strength of The BIG Guide is its professional career building advice, offering un-paralleled expertise when compared with other US publications, ---my favorite chapters are on international job hunting (international resumes etc) and the skills about living overseas --- forty one chapters in all. No publication does international careers better than this guide.”
Tom Williams, Laguna Beach, California
“When someone asks me how to start an international career, I recommend The BIG Guide. It offers practical how-to advice from people who know the international job market, and an encyclopedic list of organizations hiring internationally. ”
Clarissa Brocklehurst, World Bank Consultant
“This guide is very motivating, easy to browse, and can be used for people interested in short -term or permanent overseas placements.”
Andrew Nolan, Student, University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign
“With the addition of US organizations, this new edition is a must-read for Americans and Canadians. No other guide reviews as many international career resources or provides as much in-depth advice. ”
Bill Nolting, Director, Overseas Opportunities Office, University of Michigan International Center
“The BIG Guide starts with the premises that you need to gain international experience first by volunteering, interning, studying, and/or traveling abroad. While expensive, this book is most likely the world's best international career guide with detailed chapters on how to write an international resume, conduct interviews, sell your international skills, ...plus it contains a massive number of annotated resources and descriptions of all types of organizations hiring internationally ...no other book covers these topics as well as this one. “
Mark LaPrairie, The World Bank, Washington DC
“If you're interested in working abroad, this must be the single most useful resource on the market. Great advice, helpful profiles and resources, and great writing. Carefully crafted by experienced writers and editors. A must for anyone wanting to get started on an overseas career”
Jason Obregon, Guelph, Ontario
