References for an International Job Search
General
- DISCO International
- Organizes career forums (job fairs) for Japanese-English bilinguals in Tokyo, Boston, San Francisco and New York City.
http://www.discointer.com/ - EuroPages: The European Business Directory
- European business directory. Search for names of companies (address, telephone/fax, e-mail) by activity or sector.
http://www.europages.com/home-en.html - GoJobsite
- Online recruitment site that is a gateway to a network of European job/career sites (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy, and Spain). Job seekers have access to the job database without registering. Registration (free) allows you to post your CV, receive job postings by e-mail, track your online applications, access career advice articles, and search and apply for jobs online.
http://www.jobsite.co.uk/ - International Career Employment Center
- Membership fee entitles you to receive the International Career Employment Weekly which lists international job openings. The membership fee for 6 weeks is $26.00, or 3 months for $46.00. Members may sign up for email notification of job openings. Also, lists internship opportunities, profiles employers, and has a database available to members where they can post their resumes.
http://www.internationaljobs.org/ - International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
- Links to ICC member companies.
http://www.iccwbo.org - jobpilot.com
- Career portal to online job sites in 11 European countries. Openings can be searched by location, language, or job categories. Job locations include: Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. You may also search for entry-level positions and internships.
http://www.jobpilot.com - Jobs in Russia and the NISE
- Provides links to sites that include: (a) information about US firms doing business in Russia; (b) The Moscow Times Job Opportunities; (c) St. Petersburg Times Job Opportunities; (d) Business, Employment, Jobs in Russia and the CIS; (e) Russian International Job Agency; and others.
http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/russian/ - naukri.com
- Career site located in India. It is a forum where employers, placement agencies, and job seekers can exchange information. Job seekers can search for a job, visit employers' home pages, and visit other Indian and international career sites. The site also provides career-related articles and career advice.
http://www.naukri.com - Opportunities with the United Nations
- United Nations Human Resources Management Web site with information about job vacancies and internships.
https://jobs.un.org/elearn/production/home.html - Rikunabi for Overseas Students
- Provides employment information and RECRUIT Tokyo Career Fair information exclusively for job seekers who are fluent in Japanese, English and/or other languages, studying outside Japan. Candidates should either have or plan to receive a degree from an overseas university (Bachelor's, an equivalent or higher) to register and use this Web site.
http://kaigai.rikunabi.com/index-e.html - The Riley Guide (International)
- Exceptionally detailed Web site with links to :(a) job banks and recruiting sites that target a specific country or region, and (b) job banks and recruiting sites offering job listings in multiple fields, industries, and occupations. Most are based in the U.S., but not necessarily limited to U.S. job listings.
http://www.rileyguide.com/internat.html - Workopolis.com
- Canadian job site similar to Monster.com. Career information, post resume online, and job listings.
http://www.workopolis.com/
U.S. Citizens Seeking Jobs Abroad
Fee Scale: Low (under $100), Medium ($100-499), High ($500 plus)
- The American-Scandinavian Foundation (Fee: Low)
- This site offers internship and teaching English abroad opportunities.
http://www.amscan.org/training.html - Dave's ESL Café (Fee: Low)
- Resource for students and teachers of English as a second language and English as a foreign language. Posts teaching positions from around the world. The site has job discussion forums and a job information journal where ESL teachers discuss their teaching experiences.
http://www.eslcafe.com - EscapeArtist.com (Fee: Low)
- Information for people considering relocation overseas. Articles on living overseas, overseas job postings, and country profiles.
http://www.escapeartist.com - ESL employment (Fee: Low)
- Lists international ESL jobs by geographic area.
http://www.eslemployment.com/ - Foundation for Sustainable Development (Fee: High)
- Offers both internship and volunteering opportunities with NGOs in developing countries. Opportunities can last from a few weeks to a year but students must pay to participate.
http://www.fsdinternational.org/ - Global Student Teaching (Fee: High)
- Program for education students interested in doing their student teaching abroad.
http://www.educatorsabroad.org/ - GoAbroad.com (Fee: Varies)
- Information for college students interested in exploring overseas opportunities: internships, volunteer experiences, teaching, study, etc. Also provides links to U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings, travel guides, and embassies.
http://www.goabroad.com/ - Institute of International Education (IIE) (Fee: Low)
- Student page that provides information about short-term and long-term study abroad programs, fellowships, scholarships, and the Fulbright Program.
http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?Section=
Students&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=6&ContentID=732 - International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (Fee: Low)
- Has a listing of teaching jobs in Africa for licensed teachers as well as a fellowship program for recent graduates and graduate students to do development work in Africa.
http://www.ifesh.org - Internships International (Fee: High)
- Places students in student-designed internships in various international locations for a fee.
http://www.internshipsinternational.org - JET Program (Fee: Low)
- A government sponsored program, generally participants work in schools teaching, assisting with English curriculum, organizing language clubs, etc.
http://www.jetprogramme.org/ - Korea National University of Education (Fee: Low)
- Places teachers from English-speaking countries in positions at South Korean schools teaching English.
http://epik.knue.ac.kr/ - LanguageCorps, Inc. (Fee: High)
- A fee-based service that trains, certifies, and places teachers of English into paid assignments overseas. Focused on recruiting teachers for eastern Asia - China, Vietnam, South Korea and Thailand.
http://www.LanguageCorps.com - Peace Corps (Fee: Low)
- The site gives first-hand accounts of the experiences of former Peace Corps volunteers, along with information on how to join the Peace Corps.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/home.html - Princeton in Asia (Fee:Medium)
- Offers English teaching positions throughout Asia. There are also opportunities for development internships in several different Asian locations.
http://weblamp.princeton.edu/~pia/main/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 - World Teach (Fee: High)
- Volunteers generally teach English in developing countries, opportunities maybe available for teaching classes on computer skills, math, science, and HIV/AIDS awareness.
http://www.worldteach.org/index.html
International Student Resources
- The Electronic Embassy
- Provides information on embassies in Washington, D.C., along with a country profile.
http://www.embassy.org - ForeignMBA.com
- News and articles about the MBA, business school links and resources, GMAT preparation, and a link to GradSchools.com, which is a comprehensive source of information on graduate schools.
http://www.foreignmba.com - H1 Visa Jobs
- Online databases listing American firms who have hired international professionals with H-1B visas. There is a fee for a subscription to the database.
http://www.h1base.com - Prospects.ac.uk
- This Web site aids citizens of the United Kingdom with career planning and employment.
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/p!eLaXi - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Provides information to introduce you to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It also provides information about various administrative and management functions and responsibilities now within the DHS that were once in the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). http://www.uscis.gov
