Oregon State University

How to Succeed in an International Career

Below is a list of resources to help you transition to a new culture and international job.

Online Resources

Transitions Abroad Website and magazine addressing issues regarding living and working abroad.

Overseas Digest Well organized and easy to use website full of useful tips and resources.

Go Abroad Extensive online resource guide for living and working abroad.

Going Global Provides extensive country specific employment and career information. Online, unlimited access subscription database contains country career guides, corporate profiles and more than 100,000 international internship and job openings.

What's Up with Culture Online training module which acts as an orientation to cross-cultural living and working.

Global Etiquette Country specific  culture and etiquette for career situations.

Abroad View Magazine Website and magazine that promote cross-cultural understanding.

Glimpse Abroad Website and magazine addressing issues regarding living and working abroad.

Books

The Art of Crossing Cultures (Second Edition) by Craig Storti This book is highly recommended.

The Art of Coming Home by Craig Storti Amazon.com Inside Look

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

Contact Info

Copyright ©  2013 Oregon State University
Disclaimer

Office of International Admissions

For questions about Intensive English, Pathway Programs, Undergraduate & MBA programs:

International Admissions

Tel. +1.541.737.5719

For questions about Masters and PhD programs, contact: 

OSU Graduate School

Tel. +1.541.737.4881

International Student Advising & Services (ISAS)

International Degree & Education Abroad (IDEA)

International Scholar & Faculty Services (ISFS)