Jobs That Involve Overseas Travel
Finding a job that involves overseas travel is major perk for many people. For those who love international travel, the ability to earn a living while seeing the world is the perfect combination. Jobs that offer the opportunity of overseas travel are varied and can encompass many fields, including technology, education, travel, public relations and entertainment. Applicants who offer skills such as fluency in foreign languages or specialized trades can often land jobs that offer as much overseas travel as they desire.
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Air Crew
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Many commercial and private air carriers offer opportunities for overseas travel. This extends to both passenger and cargo carriers and includes a wide variety of positions. Some of the jobs that may offer overseas travel include pilot, co-pilot, navigator, flight attendant or cargo handler. Overseas jobs, outside the flight crew, can include supervision of overseas operations, international marketing and public relations or overseas human resources. The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) also operates the Federal Air Marshal program. Marshals travel on overseas flights to ensure the safety of passengers.
Journalist
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Journalism offers a number of opportunities for overseas travel, depending on the interests of the journalist. Some topics of specialization for journalists include overseas travel, international news, overseas events such as film or cultural festivals, hotel reviews or international politics. Journalists who write about overseas governments or politics often travel to overseas locations for extended periods of time. Jobs for war or combat journalists can offer an opportunity for wide exposure, as well as danger.
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Salesperson / Buyer
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With more than 2.5 trillion dollars worth of U.S. products traded overseas in 2009, opportunities for overseas sales positions offer a variety of choices. The choice of international products is endless and can include agriculture, electronics, textiles, pharmaceutical products and food. Sales of services such as telemarketing, consulting and education to international clients also offer numerous opportunities for overseas travel. Jobs that involve purchasing overseas products or services for domestic consumption can offer opportunity for overseas travel.
Tour Operator / Guide
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Overseas tour operators and guides offer excursions to nearly every country in the world. Tours travel by plane, boat, train, bus and even car, and can offer some unique overseas travel opportunities. Fluency in foreign languages or culture can often provide extended opportunities for guides.
Entertainer
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Overseas travel opportunities for entertainers can be numerous. Some examples include entertainers on cruise ships, members of traveling orchestras, circus or carnival performers, nightclub or casino entertainers, musicians on tour or comedians. Many entertainers specialize entirely in overseas performances and enjoy a loyal following.
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