International Career Resources

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Careers Abroad

4 International Careers and Jobs includes more than 2000 reviewed career resources in 190 countries and is a free starting point to find overseas jobs and work abroad.

AED Development Fellows Program - An education abroad program for those who are interested in contributing to the work of established development assistance projects.

Bunac.org – Work, teach or volunteer abroad in Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Peru.

CareerJet is an employment search engine that allows you to search for jobs worldwide.

Careers Abroad - Job opportunities, traineeships and work placements across the world. All positions have been carefully selected by Global Vision International and partner organizations.

Eurojobs.com - A multi-country site for jobs in Europe.

EmployIreland.com allows you to post your resume and view job opportunities in Ireland.

FindJobsInJapan.com - Online job site in Japan targeting non-Japanese people who want to come and work in Japan.

Global Vision International runs responsible volunteering programs in over 40 countries around the world Volunteer programs run from one week to 2 years.

Hobsons Careers in Europe - Search for your ideal graduate job, internship or work experience placement and get advice on living and working in a European country.

HotJobsJapan - A staffing agency in Japan, placing foreign workers in Japanese companies for positions as language teachers, translators, and IT engineers.

Idealist.org - An interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters. Find jobs and volunteer opportunities.

iHipo - A combination of social network and job site which offers Young Professionals and Students the chance to browse through international job and internship offers. A professional profile can be created in order to be found by international recruiters and for networking with peers from around the globe. 

InterAction - A coalition of U.S. based international non-governmental organizations focused on the world's poor and most vulnerable people. Search for openings in international development by job sector, level, regions, and countries.

International Jobs Center - A comprehensive source of international careers for professionals, including international development jobs.

Jet Programme offers the opportunity to serve in local government organizations as well as public and private junior and senior high schools throughout Japan.

Jobaroo is aimed at graduates and future travelers who wish to live and work in Australia for a short or extended period of time.

Jobs Abroad.com - Opportunities for work, volunteer, study, intern, teach overseas.

Monster International - Jobs & information to help with planning to work overseas.

OneWorld Jobs – Jobs and volunteer opportunities in human rights, environment, and development.

OverseasJobs.com - features overseas jobs and international employment opportunities for professionals, expatriates and adventure seekers.

Prospects UK – the UKs official careers website.

Transitions Abroad and Key Worldwide Work Abroad Portals from TransitionsAbroad provide comprehensive resource for work abroad, study abroad, cultural travel overseas and international living.

U.S. Department of State – Information and opportunities for careers representing America.

Workabroad.Monster - Search for jobs around the world.

WORKgateways - jobs in the UK for working travelers.

YahooJobs: Search International Jobs – Search international jobs from Yahoo

Teaching Sites

AEON Corporation of Japan – AEON is a private educational institute that employs a teaching staff of over 800 teachers and education specialists from English-speaking nations.

Bunac.org – Work, teach or volunteer abroad in Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Peru.

Dave’s ESL Cafe – An internet meeting place for ESL and EFL teachers and students. Job links around the world.

Educational Services International - ESI has been training Christians for service in China, Central Europe, Russia and Central Asia for 20+ years. ESI provides training and support and sends workers in teams.

ELT News – A website for English teachers in Japan, includes classified jobs, resources, news.

English First International - English First International is part of the world's largest language school, providing ESL/ TEFL training and job placements at over 200 schools worldwide.

ESL Jobs World  focuses on connecting English teachers with employers from around the world.

Footprints Recruiting - English teaching jobs overseas.

Interexchange - A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language school, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States and around the world.

Jet Programme offers the opportunity to serve in local government organizations as well as public and private junior and senior high schools throughout Japan.

Lanyonder Cross-Cultural Study - Apply for a teaching position in China. Chinese language is not a prerequisite.

MySen Academy - Opportunities to teach English in the Friends Club and High School programs in Japan.

Network of International Christian Schools - Grades K-12 and various educational support staff opportunities; English speaking, American style Christian education in major international cities.

O-Hayo Sensei - A free English teaching jobs-in-Japan magazine.

Overseas Digest - Information on teaching abroad.

TeachAway offers a wide variety of international jobs at Ministries of Education and Top Private Schools around the globe.

Tiger English provides a placement service to new and experienced teachers who wish to teach in public or private schools in Asia.

UNI Overseas Placement Service for Educators - International job fair for educators organized by the University of Northern Iowa Career Services office.

U.S. Department os State: Teaching Overseas - A list of organizations which provide opportunities to teach in elementary and secondary schools and which recruit or employ a rather large number of teachers.

U.S. Department of State: Office of Overseas Schools - Schools by regions, regional associations, training programs.

WorldTeach - A non-profit, non-governmental organization provides opportunities for living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries.

General Information

Department of State: Countries - Travel, country, and safety information.

CIA The World Factbook - General country information.

Embassy World– Directory and search engine of the world’s embassies and consulates.

Embassy.org – Provides links to the home pages of foreign embassies and consulates in the U.S.

Monetos - Professional and practical guides on the steps to take when moving to another country in the European Union.

One Small Planet - General information and advice on work, study, volunteer and travel opportunities abroad.

Overseas Digest - Tools, articles and information on working and living abroad, including how to find jobs.

The World at Your Fingertips - An online handbook designed to provide essential information to help prepare for an experience abroad.

Transitions Abroad and Key Worldwide Work Abroad Portals from TransitionsAbroad - Provide comprehensive resource for work abroad, study abroad, cultural travel overseas and international living.

Translation Service - Translate plain text and Web sites to and from English.

World Fact Book provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.

World Health Organization – Find international travel and health information .

Internships and Volunteer Positions

AIESEC Online - Connects members with thousands of internship opportunities in a network of over 100 countries. Internships range from 2 months to 18.

AIPT (Association for International Practical Training) – Provides educational and professional exchange experiences that enhance cultural awareness, develop global competencies, mutual understanding, and international cooperation.

Association of International Development and Exchange (AIDE) - AIDE can help you find an international internship in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru and Spain.  Many fields are represented.

AustraLearn - Want to intern in Australia or New Zealand? This organization helps you find the right internship and gives you the inside scoop on how to live/work in Australia.

British Council - Government agency that helps with Internship placement in the United Kingdom for American students. Offers lists and descriptions of positions with all contact information necessary to apply.

CDS International offers a diverse portfolio of exchange programs, professional work internships, study tours, seminars, and language and cultural training programs.

Cross Cultural Solutions – A not-for-profit international volunteer organization that operates volunteer programs in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand..

Global Service Corps - Internship and volunteer opportunities in Tanzania and Thailand.

Global Volunteer Network offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects throughout the world.

GoAbroad provides a one-stop information center for students wishing to travel internationally. Also includes links for internship and volunteer opportunities.

Idealist.org is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters. Find jobs and volunteer opportunities.

iHippo - A combination of social network and jobsite which offers Young Professionals and Students the chance to browse through 1000+ challenging international job and internship offers from prestigious employers. A professional profile can be created in order to be found by international recruiters and for networking with peers from around the globe.

Interexchange - A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language school, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States and around the world.

Intern Abroad - Search for opportunities, links and resources.

Intern in Asia - Information on how to find and complete an internship in Asia. Operated by MOGPA , this nonprofit organization helps U.S. college students and recent graduates get internships at American and Asian companies in China and Japan.

International Cooperative Education Program provides study and work/internships throughout the world.

Internships International - International internships in a variety of areas for seniors and recent graduates.

Jobs Abroad.com - Opportunities for work, volunteer, study, intern, teach overseas.

OneWorld Jobs - Jobs and volunteer opportunities in human rights, environment, and development.

Peace Corps volunteers work in areas like education, youth outreach and community development, the environment, and information technology in 76 countries.

PlanetEdu - International study abroad programs, volunteer opportunities, internships and jobs.

ReachGlobal - Offers international internships or "in-country" placements.

Transitions Abroad and Key Worldwide Work Abroad Portals from TransitionsAbroad - Provide comprehensive resource for work abroad, study abroad, cultural travel overseas and international living.

Understanding Internships Abroad
Information on what's involved in an international internship, how the process works, and what you can gain from the internship experience.

United Planet – A non-profit membership organization that offers placement in over 3000 volunteer projects in more than 100 countries.

Univ. of Michigan International Center Excellent resource with links to MANY websites that help people wade through the sea of information about working - and interning abroad.

University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center - A resource for study, work, intern, volunteer, and travel experiences worldwide. Includes opportunities for non-U of M students.

Volunteer Placements and Internships - Volunteer Placements, Service Work & Internships around the world.