In Europe

As a UK citizen you have the right to live and work in any European Economic Area (EEA) country. Why not start exercising your European rights, right now?

Working in another European country can be a fantastic experience. It looks great on your CV, you get the chance to experience another culture and you have a whole new batch of friends. Its really good to try your luck in Europe before you go further afield, as you are always close to home if things don't work out the way you want them to.

You don't always have to speak another language, there are lots of international companies based in Europe. Obviously having another language does open up your opportunities - you could even be based in a UK company which has an international dimension. In the UK JobCentrePlus has a service called EURES which is an employment service covering jobs in Europe. You can search for jobs online or have a chat to a real life person (EURES advisor) about what you need to do. You can enquire about anything from summer jobs in Spain to careers in organisations in Austria. They can also advise you about what paperwork you need to fill in and how to prepare for your departure.

There is quite a bit to get used to about living in a new country, we are not going to tell you 'you won't feel a thing'. All of us here in the Eurodesk team have lived and worked in another country, so we are speaking from experience. What we do know is that its worth it! We all came to work for Eurodesk because of our international experience - it really does give you the edge. We also have made some great friends to go back and visit.

Why don't you check out the links below and see whats available for you!

Working in Europe (European Youth Portal)
Useful links for tracking down your perfect job in Europe.

Europe Channel (Young Scot)
Information on working, training, studying and volunteering abroad.

EURES European job mobility portal
The EURES job portal gives information on living and working abroad. Jobseekers can search online for job vacancies in other European countries, post their CV online for employers to read and search for learning opportunities and courses abroad. Employers can search for CVs, advertise job vacancies and get in touch directly with suitable candidates.

Just Landed in Europe?
Guide to finding a job in other European countries.

Working or Training in Europe (Jobcentre Plus)
Search for a job abroad here.

Anywork Anywhere
This site is full of jobs and resources for working and travelling in other countries.  Users can search for jobs by country or job type and also apply directly to the employers.

Gap Year Jobs
Search for gap year jobs at home and abroad.

iGapyear.com
Plan your gap year abroad.  Users can search for paid jobs, industrial placements and volunteer projects in another country.

Summer Jobs
Search for a summer job in the UK or abroad.

iAgora.com (iWork)
Search for jobs and internships in the UK and abroad.

Natives Sports and Leisure Jobs
From ski jobs to summer jobs you will find something to keep you active and get paid at the same time here