Career & Grad School Resources
Preparing for an international career? Check out this presentation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies on the skills and experiences employers will be looking for!
Want to highlight your international experience in a resume, cover letter or in an interview? Check out the presentation from the Making the Most of your International Degree Workshop!!! This presentation can help you make an employer or grad school interested in you!
Possible Careers
Graduate Programs/Scholarships Abroad
US Graduate Programs with an International Focus
Work Abroad Resources
Volunteer Abroad
Books about the Internationa Job Search
International Resumes
Resources on Living Abroad
Possible careers:
Medical doctor, working successfully with a growing latino population
Lawyer for the World Health Organization
Veterinarian working with a diverse clientele
Agricultural exporter for an international trade company in China
High school teacher bringing an international focus to rural Oregon students
On-site coordinator of Oregon Abroad study abroad program in Japan
Pharmacist
Humanitarian worker through an organization such as Mercy Corps or Care International
Graduate student in Nonproliferation Studies, preparing for a career with the United Nations
Foreign Service for the U.S. Dept. of State
Human Resources Manager for a company that hires many bilingual employees
And, don't forget that we can put you in touch with people who work with or study in these types of organizations. Contact us for more information!
Graduate Programs Abroad
Fulbright (140 countries)
Marshall Scholarships (any UK university)
Rhodes Scholarships (Oxford University only)
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships (Advanced East Asian Language Study)
Links to US Graduate Programs with an International Focus:
The Monterey Institute of International Studies
The School for International Training
Thunderbird: The Garvin School of International Management
American University: School of International Service
Georgetown University: Walsh School of Foreign Service
Johns Hopkins University: Master of International Public Policy
University of Washington: The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Websites for an International Job Search
Transitions Abroad Magazine
The University of Michigan International Center Web Page - Information on International Jobs
Idealist.org Action without Borders - non-profit jobs domestic and international
http://www.overseasjobs.com/
http://overseasdigest.com/
http://www.goinglobal.com/CountryProfile.asp
International Careers
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Monster Work Abroad
Lots of links to international jobs
LatPro -- the largest Hispanic & bilingual jobs and diversity career board in the Americas!
BUNAC work abroad
goabroad.com (study, work, volunteer, internships and more)
Job search in International Public Health
Volunteer Abroad Agencies
Peace Corps - Sending Americans off on worldwide volunteer projects since 1961. "The toughest job you'll ever love."
Institute for International Cooperation and Development - Trains and sends volunteers abroad for development and aid work in Africa and Latin America.
Volunteers for Peace - This Vermont-based organization offers inexpensive short-term voluntary service programs in over 80 countries.
WWOOF - Willing Workers on Organic Farms - This exchange organization gives you room and board in return for your help in working and managing an organic farm or smallholding. Membership is inexpensive, and programs are available worldwide.
Books about International Job Search (*essential guides)
*Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas (Work Abroad) -- by Clayton A. Hubbs (Editor)
*Survival Kit for Overseas Living: For Americans Planning to Live and Work Abroad -- by L. Robert Kohls
Live & Work in Germany (Live and Work Abroad Guides)
by Vacation Work Publications, et al (Paperback - June 1998)
[*also available for France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, and other countries]
Getting a Job in Australia: How to Discover Well Paid Work and a Great New Lifestyle (Living and Working Abroad) by Nick Vandome
The Peace Corps and More: 175 Ways to Work, Study and Travel at Home & Abroad
by Medea Benjamin, Miya Rodolfo-Sioson
Alternatives to the Peace Corps by Joan Powell (Editor)
The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures: Internships,Extraordinary Experiences, Seasonal Jobs, Volunteering, Working Abroad by Michael Landes (September 2002)
The Au Pair and Nanny's Guide to Working Abroad (New/Revised/Updated) by Susan Griffith
Jobs & Careers Abroad 11TH Edition by Dan Boothby
Teaching English Abroad 6TH Edition by Susan Griffith
Teaching English Overseas - A Job Guide For Americans And Canadians by Jeff Mohamed
Work Worldwide: International Career Strategies for the Adventurous Job Seeker by Nancy Mueller
International Jobs Directory : 1001 Employers and Great Tips for Success. by Ronald L. Krannich, Caryl Rae Krannich (Editor)
Work Your Way Around the World by Susan Griffith
International Job Finder: Where the Jobs Are Worldwide by Daniel Lauber
Health Professionals Abroad by Tim Ryder / Seven Hills Book ^Distributors / Travel
Careers in International Affairs by Maria Pinto Carland (Editor), et al
International Jobs Directory by Ronald L., Phd. Krannich, Caryl Rae Krannich (Contributor)
The Directory of Websites for International Jobs by Ronald L. Krannich, Caryl Rae Krannich
Jobs for People Who Love to Travel by Ronald L. Krannich, Caryl Rae Krannich
How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas by Joseph Collins, et al
Great Jobs Abroad by Arthur H. Bell
Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors.By Julie DeGalan and Stephen Lambert. 2001.
Global Health Directory 2000: U.S. Based Agencies Working in International Health, 2000. from Global Health Council, Washington, DC 20006-1503;
Health Professionals Abroad. By Tim Ryder. 2000.
Working with Animals: The U.K., Europe, and Worldwide.By Victoria Pybus. 1998.
The Global Resume and CV Guide by Mary Anne Thompson (September 2000)
*Best Resumes and CVS for International Jobs: Your Passport to the Global Job Market by Ronald L. Krannich, Wendy S. Enelow (September 2002)
The Expert Expatriate: Your Guide to Successful Relocation Abroad: Moving, Living, Thriving by Melissa Brayer Hess, Patricia Linderman
So You're Going Overseas by J. Stewart Black, Hal B. Gregersen
Culture Shock! Successful Living Abroad: Living and Working Abroad by Monica Rabe
Personal Finance for Overseas Americans: How to direct your own financial future while living abroad by Barbara Fre
Moving Your Family Overseas by Penelope Welch, et al
*The Art of Crossing Cultures (Second Edition) (Nicholas Brealey/Intercultural Press)
The Art of Coming Home - (Nicholas Brealey/Intercultural Press)