References for an International Job Search

General

Asia-Net

Asia-Net is an online recruitment service with job postings primarily for professionals who are Asian nationals or bilingual (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and English). Job opportunities in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, China (PRC), and South Korea.
http://www.asia-net.com

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/

LatPro.com

International job site for the U.S., Latin, and South American markets. Tri-lingual site targets professionals who speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Most jobs require 8+ years of experience. http://www.latpro.com/jobs.htm

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://educatorsabroad.org/absolutenm/templates/
GSThome.aspx?js=true&articleid=73&zoneid=47

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