The ‘resources boom’, which has had major effects on the Australian job market, especially in WA and Queensland.

New Zealand needs qualified teachers and it needs them now. Early childhood teachers are in demand, as are primary school teachers. A population explosion in Auckland has boosted schools’ rolls, and a good proportion of primary and high school teachers are nearing retirement age.

While getting an American visa might not be the easiest process (the country’s immigration system is said to be the world’s most complicated), the system’s complexity means there are plenty of visa options and there’s probably one to suit you.

Vietnam might be making steady improvements to its infrastructure, but it is far enough from full-blown development to make living there an experience to challenge your perceptions and tickle your senses.

With the Irish economy standing strong despite the global financial crisis, the jobs market remains open and diverse with opportunities aplenty for those willing to work hard.

Dubai is one of the key up-and-coming countries where skilled expats are welcomed with open arms.