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Diplocon was founded to provide resources for people seeking jobs providing construction services to the Diplomatic Community. While continuing to do so, it has also evolved into a nexus for employment professionals and consultants, job seekers interested in employment OCONUS (Outside CONtinental United States) in any field, and people already OCONUS whether working in the diplomatic realm, construction, maintenance, and support of diplomatic facilities, or in other professions and roles. The products and services we provide can be valuable to anyone seeking a better life, or, just a little extra something in life.

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Using the principles and knowledge he shares in this eBook, Overseas Jobs; Working in the Wider World OCONUS, the author has been paid – usually very well – to travel to and live in countries all over the big wide world.

Whether you are afraid of losing your current job, have no current job and afraid you may not find one for a long time, would like to double or triple your current income (presuming you have an income), or just want to get paid to see the world, this eBook can help you find your way. However, it will help you only if you actually use it – always remember; knowledge is power only when it is applied in an effective manner and toward a clear objective.

“Overseas Jobs; Working in the Wider World OCONUS” is not just a guide to finding a job. It is about honing your current skills, or, starting from scratch to target your dream career. It is also about helping you tune and project your personal power by defining your personal goals and refining your efforts to achieve excellence so you can write your own ticket to the widest parts of the world. Excellence can mean the difference between being offered prime assignments in ideal locations with good pay and living conditions, and less attractive assignments where no one else wants to go. (However you may need to accept a less attractive assignment in the beginning for the opportunity to showcase your excellence)

eBook TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Author    ……………………………………………………………………..…………..2

About the eBook     …………………………………………………………………………………..3

Copyright notice and disclaimer    …………………………………………………………….4

 

1. Introduction – The Growth of the Overseas Jobs Market    ………………….…..5

2. My Story – Who do I think am? (To sell advice to you)   .………..………….…..13

3. Build your career and your dream    ………………………………………………….….17

4. Assessment of personal services capabilities    ………………………………………32

5. Find the job you are suited for    …………………………………………………….……..34

6. Is it right for you? Does it fit in with your goals?    ………………………….….……45

7. Building your resume and qualifications    ……………………………………………..46

8. Interviewing and negotiating    ………………………………………………………….….56

9. Preparing your strategy    …………………………………………………………………….58

10. Preparing to deploy    ……………………………………………………………..…………72

11. Arriving and getting settled in    ………………………………………………..…….….77

12 Additional resources    …………………………………………………………………….….82

Appendix (links, security clearance issues, etc.)     …………………..…….88

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