International
Jobs
Career
Center Resources
International Jobs
Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? If only you could find a way to go abroad and, better yet, get someone else to pay for it! Finding an international job is a challenging task and generally only the best succeed. I wrote this web guide to help you get started on your search for an international job or career. Please note that my emphasis is on positive realism. I am not going to lead you down a rosy path implying that international jobs are plentiful and easy to find. You cannot assume that IBM will open their doors to you because you studied in France last year.
On the other hand, the number of Dickinson College alumni working in international positions attests to the possibilities for interesting international employment. Both short-term and long-term opportunities are available, so if you’re ready for a challenge and you have a lot of perseverance and determination, the world is yours!
Background and General Information
This is the best place to start. You'll learn
about the myths and realities of international employment, determine if
an international job is right for you, and where you can use your foreign
language skills.
- 10 Myths About International Jobs
- Defining International in Your Job Search
- Making the Most of Your Study Abroad Experience
- Clarify Your International Goals and Plans
- Overview of Typical International Job Titles
- International Career Opportunities in the United States
- Graduate School & International Careers
- Things to Take Care of Before You Go: Passports, Working
Papers, etc.
- What Countries Speak Your Language?
- Short-term Living Arrangements
International Job Search Strategies
You can use a lot of traditional job search strategies
to find an international job, but there are some special "trick" to getting
employed. This section will help you prepare for the international
job search.
- 5 Steps to an International Job
- Identify Your Strengths And Abilities
- Meeting People Who Can Help You
- Researching International Jobs
- Writing Your International Resume and Cover Letter
- Applying and Interviewing for Jobs
Long-Term Career Opportunities
If you'd like to develop a long-term plan for international
employment, this is the section for you. You will find information
on international careers with the government, in law, or in the business,
nonprofit, and education sectors.
- International Business Opportunities
- International
Education Opportunities
- Government Opportunities
- International Non-profit and NGO Opportunities
Short Term Opportunities
If you're not interested or ready to make a long-term
commitment to international employment, but would still like to spend
a year or two (or less) abroad, consider short-term employment.
The most probable short-term opportunities are highlighted in this section
- Short-Term Placement Services (Provide jobs and permits; may involve
fees)
- Agricultural positions
- Archaeological fieldwork
- AuPair/Nanny
- Club Med
- Cruise Lines
- Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland
- Internships
- Volunteering
- Work Camp
Resources by Location
This section contains links to job searching sites
organized by location. Once you've read the information in the previous
sections, you're ready to start finding the jobs. And here they are!- Mega Sites for all countries
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia and New Zealand
- Canada
- Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Russia
- Great Britain and Ireland
- Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America)
- Middle East
- Western Europe and Scandinavia
Content for this page provided
by:
Dr. Kate Brooks, Director, Liberal Arts Career Services, University of
Texas at Austin
