Background and General Information Job Search Strategies Short Term Opportunities Common International Careers Resources by Location Background and General Information What exactly is an international job? I hear conflicting information about international employment. What are the myths and what is the truth? How do I know if an international job is right for me? Where can I use my forgeign language skills? English is my only language. Where can I work? Where can I live until I find a job or an apartment? I do not want to go abroad. Where are the best U.S. cities for international employment? What do I need to know about passports, visas, working papers, and health insurance? How can I make the most of my study abroad experience? Do I need to go to graduate school to get an internationl job? return to top Job Search Strategies Getting Started Clarify strength and skills Research the international job market Write or revise your resume Meet people who can help you Conduct a targeted search: apply and interview return to top Short Term Opportunites Organized programs providing work permits (no jobs; may involve fees) Short-Term Placement Services (Provide jobs and permits; may involve fees) Agricultural positions Archaeological fieldwork AuPair/Nanny Club Med Cruise Lines Disneyland Paris and Tokoyo Disneyland Internships Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) (Minimum 1 year commitment) Volunteer Programs Work Camps return to top Common International Careers Business (Includes banking, Finance, Real Estate, and Import/Export) Education Government Non-profit and NGOs return to top Resources by Location GOINGLOBAL - Information on how to obtain employment in 23 countries! Mega Sites 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 Scandanavia return to top Content for this page provided by: Dr. Kate Brooks, Director, Liberal Arts Career Services, University of Texas at Austin
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Content for this page provided by: Dr. Kate Brooks, Director, Liberal Arts Career Services, University of Texas at Austin