The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures : Internships, Extraordinary Experiences, Seasonal Jobs, Volunteering, Work Abroad [Paperback]

Michael Landes (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 2nd edition (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580081479
• ISBN-13: 978-1580081474
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,172,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It got me here!, May 11, 2002

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"twingonaut" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures : Internships, Extraordinary Experiences, Seasonal Jobs, Volunteering, Work Abroad (Paperback)

When I first glanced through the book I didn't think it had a lot to offer. Many of the jobs were volunteer and I needed income. There were not tons of choices in that respect, but some nice ones. It is really good for people who have the desire to try something different, money and luxuries notwithstanding. The writing is whimsical and holistic, yet it doesn't romanticize the type of jobs. People who want to find a future of stability and high income should look elsewhere, anyone who wants to walk on the other side for a bit may want to pick it up. I'm currently happily teaching English in Japan thanks to this book.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Back Door Guide a winner!, December 18, 2000

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Steven C Rosenthal (New Rochelle, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures : Internships, Extraordinary Experiences, Seasonal Jobs, Volunteering, Work Abroad (Paperback)

Michael Landes does an incredible job of simplifying a very difficult process.

This is one-stop shopping for a tremendous amount of useful information. The layout and graphics make it a very easy read and all of the information is very accessible.

You can't help but get excited about travel after browsing through this book. If you use it as a tool, you are sure to find many new opportunities that you would never be able to uncover on your own.

I highly recommend it.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INSPIRATIONAL AND MOTIVATING!!!, July 8, 2001

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"globalciti" (Golden, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures : Internships, Extraordinary Experiences, Seasonal Jobs, Volunteering, Work Abroad (Paperback)

I have to agree with most of the other people who gave this book a brilliant 5 STAR rating!! The Back Door Guide is an inspiration to anyone and everyone who wants to live a full and enriching life, including students, job changers and professionals. I was immediately hooked by Landes' genuine, down-to-earth and humorous writing style and equally impressed with the plethora of insider tips and resources. As an avid traveler and adventurer, I found the "Abroad Adventures" section to be particularly helpful for finding the right kind of short-term overseas opportunities - from teaching English, to arranging an internship in Germany, to volunteering in Latin America. Instead of spending endless hours on the internet clicking through site after site to find the right program, Landes' book has all the best programs and resources at my fingertips so I don't even have to turn on my computer. I will be referring to this book repeatedly everytime I need a motivational boost, words of encouragement, tips on an adventure career, like with Club Med or a cruise ship, or if I'm planning my next overseas adventure! Great job!