Jobs that Could Take You Anywhere in the World

Many people dream of working in locations all around the globe, whether you want to be living by the beach, up in the mountains or in the hustle and bustle of a different city. Even though it is a common dream, the number of people that actually bite the bullet and go to live and work in a different country is not as high as you would expect. People are put off by the fears of not being able to find work or speak the language. But the truth is, there are so many jobs that can take you anywhere in the world. Some require education, others only experience. Whatever your background, there is bound to be a role that you are able to do successfully in any location that you wish.

• Teacher

Education is a vital element of life wherever you are in the world. Teachers are always needed. If you are a qualified teacher and specialise in a specific subject, there will be no shortage of opportunities for you to teach around the world. And when working at international schools, being able to speak the native language of the country isn’t always necessary. If you aren’t fully qualified as a teacher, becoming an English teacher is a much more accessible option, and they are in high demand across multiple far-flung locations. No matter what your background in education and teaching, Exeter University offers an online ma in education that is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to excel in all educational contexts, providing you with the best opportunity for landing a teaching job abroad.

• Nurse

There isn’t a role that is in higher demand across the country than nursing, especially after the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Countries and hospitals are screaming out for nursing staff everywhere you go. If you are a qualified registered nurse, you basically have employment opportunities wherever you want to go. If you speak another language, you will definitely be snapped up quickly by an institution where that is the most common language to communicate in. But even if you don’t have language abilities, more often than not it is not a requirement as most professionals speak English. Getting a visa to go and work in Australia, Canada, America and other countries throughout Europe is really easy as a qualified nurse, but there are also many opportunities for you to live and work in areas where the need for medical professionals is much higher, like South-East Asia and Africa.

• Massage Therapist

Everyone loves a massage, and there are actually multiple health benefits to getting regular massages. Nothing beats getting a massage in a prime beach location or snowy mountain resort after a day full of activities and exploring, but these therapists have to come from somewhere. Trained and experienced massage therapists will not have a problem finding a job in holiday resorts and spas in all kinds of locations. Many therapists spend their time working in different locations, moving on to management style roles within the establishments and eventually falling in love with a location where they decide to open up their own venue. There are even a whole load of opportunities to work on cruise ships as a massage therapist and combine work and travel at the same time.

ther job that can have great seasonal advantages if you want to switch between beach life and ski life. Being a chef can also land you opportunities absolutely everywhere if you know the right people, have the drive to learn and adapt and are talented within the kitchen. Going out to eat is a favourite activity for absolutely everyone in the world, which means chefs are always in demand. If you have the talent, you can end up working high end establishments in some of the top food destinations in the world. As a chef, you can choose to work in a restaurant, take the appropriate courses to qualify for stints on yachts, become a private chef for a well-off family, or even organise pop up events in different locations whenever and wherever you please. Being a chef really can take you anywhere, and having experience with a variety of world cuisines will open up many future opportunities too.

• Hospitality

Hospitality jobs are found far and wide, from restaurants and hotels to cafes and bars. To get yourself a job in hospitality, you don’t necessarily have to have a wealth of experience behind you, but you do have to be customer focussed and enjoy communicating and working with people. Jobs range from waiting staff and front of house, to housekeeping, but there are also a lot of opportunities to move up the ranks into more managerial positions with increased responsibility and pay. Again, there are hotels, restaurants and other hospitality venues literally everywhere that you go. If you can show you have the right personality and drive to give customers the best experience possible, you will have no problem finding a job anywhere in the world.

• Sports Trainer

Sporting events are such a huge part of life in basically every country. Different sports are favoured in different countries, but there are opportunities for sports trainers in all sporting specialities all over the world. Many hotels employ people to run daily classes, resorts hire coaches that are available for their guests to improve their skills, and there are always teams on the lookout for new coaches to help them improve. People are focussed on being fit and healthy everywhere, making personal trainers in demand in all sorts of countries. But whether you are an avid yogi, tennis enthusiast, professional boxer or all-knowing football coach, you will be able to find sporting opportunities to suit your speciality and interest wherever you fancy going. You can also make your own opportunities as a sports trainer by running private classes, sessions and events on your own instead of finding a job. 

There are certain skills and jobs that you can take with you anywhere in the world which will almost guarantee that you will land yourself a job in your dream location. One you know where you want to go, there will be no stopping you.