Table of Contents
General Information Sites
Teaching Abroad
Short-Term Work Abroad
Human Service Organizations
International Service Programs
Graduate School Programs
Internship Links
Books General Information Sites
Abroad View
The Abroad View Foundation provides college students and recent graduates with opportunities for discourse and initiatives that encourage intercultural and global citizenship development. In addition to the website hosted and developed at Middlebury College, the Foundation produces the Abroad View magazine.
Article: How Young Professionals Find International Work
By Jean-Marc Hachey, author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas, this article from the March 2008 NACE Journal explores two kinds international job searches: the country-specific one that implies students are looking for low wage work (ie. world traveler, backpacker style) and the sector-specific job search often with US based organizations. Did you know 85% of all international jobs for entry level positions are based with US organizations? Read this article to learn the realities and dispel the myths about finding international work.
Foreign Policy Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world. Through its balanced, nonpartisan programs and publications, the FPA encourages citizens to participate in the foreign policy process.
Liberal Arts Career Services: International Jobs
A Web site created by the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts for students interested in short- and long-term career opportunities abroad.
National Association of International Educators
This site is designed to give you a good introduction to the field and provide training and networking opportunities for professional development.
University of Michigan Overseas Opportunities Office
A Web site created by the University of Michigan Overseas Opportunities Office for students and graduates interested in internships or jobs abroad.
The European Business Directory
Listing of 15000 suppliers from England, Denmark, France, Italy, and Spain. This can be a helpful research tool.
Student Traveler
Independent advice for students considering short or long term work/volunteer experiences abroad
Careers in International Development
Written by the Director of the Humanitarian Leadership Program at Harvard Business School, Daniel Curran, this guide describes the international relief and development field and offers practical suggestions for those seeking opportunities in this field.
Transitions Abroad - Web site designed for those who wish to live and work abroad.
4 International Careers and Jobs - a comprehensive directory of international job-hunting and job-listing resources, organized by continent and country.
International Employment Gazette - subscription-based international job-listing Web site.
Going Global
Great information about internships, jobs and tailoring your resume to specific countries.
Prospects
Lists many current entry-level and graduate-level job opportunities in the United Kingdom. It also serves as a great resource for career planning and gives essential tips on job-searching strategies.
International.Monster.com
Search by country or region. Many jobs require experience. Great personal stories of Americans who found work abroad. Click on "jobs Q & A" to read.
GoAbroad
Great site that lists by country, resources that deal with study abroad, internships, jobs, volunteer opportunities, teaching, and language schools.
WORKgateways
A UK employment portal which directly connects college graduates to a select network of UK recruiting agencies.
Jobs and Internships in the former Soviet Union, Central and Eastern Europe
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Chambers Abroad
A good resource for anyone interested in working internationally.
The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) Career Headquarters
Great site for international job and employment listings
Teaching Abroad - Tips/Suggestions
Usually requires a college degree and U.S. certification
Start applying in November for the following year
Major job fairs are in February at various locations around the country
Positions can be found through the U.S Government, private international schools or volunteer organizations
Teaching Abroad - Agencies/Organizations
TESOL, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages A very useful site maintained by TESOL, a professional association of English-language teachers. Includes career guidance, certification information, and the TESOL JobFinder.
The International Educator
A quarterly publication that lists jobs at international schools. Contact CSO for username and password.
Search Associates
An educational placement firm specializing in the placement of teachers, administrators and interns with international schools throughout the world.
United States Department of State, Office of Overseas Schools
Lists 180 American sponsored schools located in 133 countries. These schools are assisted by the U.S. State Department but are independent and non-governmental.
Department of Defense Dependent Overseas Schools
There are 163 schools in 15 different countries. You are employed by the U.S. government to teach children of military personnel.
Council on International Educational Exchange
Has programs for both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens in a variety of countries. CIEE provides a work permit, orientation upon arrival, and help finding a job and housing. Includes France, Ireland, Britain, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Australia and Costa Rica.
Friends of World Teaching
An international placement agency.
Park English Recruitment Agency, Inc.
ESL jobs in Korea.
World Teach
Teach English, math or science or coach sports in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Poland, Thailand, Namibia or South Africa. Programs usually run one year.
United Nations
Teaching opportunities in agencies such as UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and UNDP (United Nations Development Program)
United Board of Global Ministries
Lists many international schools founded by missionary organizations. Religious curricula will vary but schools are often in remote areas
European Council of International Schools
Placement and job fair agency.
Five Programs for Teaching English Abroad
Links to various programs geared towards placing teachers abroad
Directory: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Extensive list of links to various international schools for English, as well as personal experiences, games and practice sites
Languagecorps.com
Following training and certification in their host-country, LanguageCorps Teachers are placed into paid EFL teaching assignments with select Partner Schools, including public and private secondary schools, universities, and corporations.
Go2TeachEnglish
"Founded in 2005, Go2TeachEnglish was formed in partnership with the oldest and most respected private teachers association in Taiwan."
Short-Term Work Abroad - Tips/Suggestions
First, contact the embassy or consulate and the tourist office of the countries in which you want to work. Consult their telephone directories and yellow pages for addresses of companies in your field.
Search the web for job vacancies in your field. Most major city newspapers are online. Short-Term Work Abroad- Agencies/Organizations
Council on International Educational Exchange
Work abroad programs for both US and non-US citizens in a variety of countries. They provide a work permit, orientation upon arrival, and help finding a job and housing. Includes France, china, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. Apply 1-2 months ahead.
British Universities of North America Club (BUNAC)
A non-profit organization that arranges exchange programs for British and American students.
Association for International Practical Training
Four internship programs that place students in a wide variety of countries. Hospitality and tourism exchanges, International association for the exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), Student exchanges, and Career Development Exchanges.
Interexchange
Has a variety of programs (summer and year-long) in the Czech Republic, Finland , Germany, Hungary , Austria, France, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland, as well as au pair programs. Apply 3-4 months ahead.
YMCA International Camp Counselor program
Positions available in 24 countries.
World Learning Inc. Au Pair/Homestay Abroad
Apply at least 3 months before departure .
SIT Study Abroad
Offers undergraduate field study around the world. Also provides opportunities for projects in international development and training. Kipling Road, P.O. Box 676, Brattleboro, Vermont USA 05302-0676 Phone: (802) 257-7751 Toll Free Within the US: (888) 272-7881 Fax: 802-258-3296 Email: info@sit.edu. Human Service Organizations
Academy for Educational Development
Adventist Development and Relief Agency International
Africa-America Institute
American Friends Service Committee
Asia Foundation
Foundation for Sustainable Development
Oxfam America
Salvation Army World Service Office
Save the Children
World Health Organization
International Service
Amigos De Las Americas
Work with communities in Latin America to improve health conditions and the environment. Length of service time depends on site.
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Provide humanitarian assistance in Ghana, Peru and India. Three-week terms of service - can be extended.
Global Volunteer Network
Volunteer placement organization with international opportunities.
Global Volunteers Service Program
A variety of service opportunities to choose from in the country of your choice.
i - to - i
A non-profit organization committed to providing reliable volunteer opportunities around the world in 19 countries. They are also one of the world's largest teacher training companies, enabling over 3,000 people to teach abroad each year.
ICADS
The Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS) is a center for study, research, and analysis of Central American social and envrionmental issues. Provides a variety of programs including language immerision and summer internship research opportunities.
Peace Corps
Two year international service projects.
Project Otzma
Great program for recent graduates wanting to do community work in Israel for a year.
Volunteer in Asia
Volunteer Nepal
VolunteerAbroad
World Teach
Six months to two year international education service projects Graduate Programs
Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs
Fordham University International Political Economy and Development Program
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Michigan State University~Women in International Development
Monterey Institute of International Studies
School for International Training
Thunderbird
Tufts-The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Internships
The following is a sample of organizations that sponsor or facilitate international internships and volunteer experiences.
Action Without Borders/Idealist
AIESEC
Alliance Abroad Group
Association for International Practical Training
Best Bets for Internships Abroad
CDS International
Employment and Internships in Eastern Europe and Russia
Explorations in Travel
GoAbroad.com
Institute for Central American Development Studies
Intern Abroad
Internships in Francophone Europe
Study Abroad
Volunteers For Peace (VFP) Books
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