Unpacking the Study Abroad Experience - Planning for an International Career

Discussion Guide

What are some common misconceptions about international careers?: Join the Discussion
What is a realistic approach for students to take?: Join the Discussion
Should I major in international business?: Join the Discussion
What skills will be most helpful to me in an international career?: Join the Discussion

Planning for an International Career

An International Career

For the purposes of this section, we define an international career as a business career in which an individual lives and works overseas OR for an international company. We are not including work on international policy, international relations, or other specifically international jobs.

Career/Resource Lists

Websites

AIPT: Association for International Practical Training
Alliance Abroad
BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas
Career Strategy Inc.
CareerBuilder.com
CareerOne
CareersIndia
Euro Jobs
Eurograduate
Fragomen Immigration Services
Going Global
How to tap into growing overseas job market
Intern Abroad
International University of Japan
Job Application Center
Overseas Job Web
Riley Guide
The European Business Directory
Travel Document Systems
Traveler's Health
University of Texas International Jobs
WikiTravel

Books

Careers in International Business: E. Halloran, 2003
Culture Shock! Successful Living Abroad: Living and Working Abroad: M. Rabe, 1997
Europe from a Backpack: Mark Pearson, 2004
Expert Expatriate: Your Guide to Successful Relocation Abroad: M. Brayer Hess, 2002
GenXpat: The Young Professionals Guide to Making a Successful Life Abroad: M. Malewski, 2005
How to Get a Job in Europe: C. Matherly & R. Sanborn, 2003
How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas: J. Collins, S. Dezerega, Z. Heckscher, 2002
International Exchange Locator: A Resource Directory for Educational and Cultural Exchange: Alliance on International Educational & Cultural Exchange, Inc., 2000
International Job Finder: Where the Jobs Are Worldwide,: D. Lauber & K. Rice, 2002
International Jobs: Where They Are and How to Get Them,: N. Segal & E. Koucher, 2003
New American Expat: Thriving and Surviving Overseas in the Post-9/11 World,: W.R. Melton, 2005
Overseas Americans : The Essential Guide To Living And Working Abroad,: W. Beaver, 2001
Survival Kit for Overseas Living, Fourth Edition: For Americans Planning to Live and Work Abroad: R.L Kohls, 2001
The Global Citizen: A Guide to Creating an International Life and Career: E. Kruempelmann, 2002
When in Rome or Rio or Riyadh...Cultural Q & A for Successful Business Behavior Around the World: G. Olofsson, 2004
Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas: C. Hubbs, 2002
Work Worldwide: International Career Strategies for the Adventurous Job Seeker: N. Mueller, 2000
Work Your Way Around the World: S. Griffith, 2003

Orginizations

CDS International: CDS administers programs ranging in duration from three to 18 months, that include an internship component, and some have academic or language training elements as well. The variety of program formats enables you to choose the one that best fits your skills and requirements. Primary country destinations are Germany, Argentina, Spain, Switzerland and Russia.
European Council of International Schools: Placement and job fair agency
EUSA - European Study Abroad: EUSA and the UT Center for Global Educational Opportunities provide summer internship possibilities in London in virtually all professional fields. Students get credit for their required BBA internship class, plus 3 hours upper-division non-business elective. Contact the UT Study Abroad Office for more info.
Global Business Alliance: Site with over 25 business organizations listed in New England that are involved with international trade
InterExchange: InterExchange is a work-placement program that places you in a position and assists you with acquiring the work visa. Positions are available in a number of countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Spain and the UK.
International Career Employment Center
International Cooperative Education (ICE): ICE places students in work/internship positions throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. Positions are available in retail sales, supermarkets, hotels/restaurants, agriculture, offices, hospitals, banks, computer science, engineering, marketing, recreation, and teaching.
International Research and Exchanges Board
U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State has various summer internship opportunities available, for all backgrounds and majors. Overseas posting is possible! The application is on-line; U.S. citizenship is required.
University of Michigan Work Abroad
UT College of Liberal Arts Career Services: Lots of valuable information and extremely helpful advice for an international job search.

Exploring International Careers & Conveying the Value of Study Abroad Planning for an International Career