Employers are increasingly seeking students who have studied or lived abroad. International knowledge and second-language skills are highly valued in our global marketplace. The links below will help you decide whether living or working in another country is right for you.
You may also be interested in our resources for:
- Finding international service opportunities
- Writing an international resume
- Finding U.S. companies open to visa sponsorship
Informational sites
U. S. Department of State
Learn about foreign entry requirements, review travel advisories, and read articles on residing and working abroad.
International Center
The University of Michigan’s Overseas Opportunities Office is a comprehensive information resource center providing information about numerous work abroad options. Also includes links to international job banks.
ProWorld
Explore ProWorld’s volunteer, study, and intern abroad programs in Latin America, Asia & Africa.
Transitions Abroad
Provides extensive coverage to all varieties of travel abroad, from studying to working to volunteering. Read hundreds articles (many based on personal experiences) and find links to additional info.
GoAbroad.com
One-stop information center for students wishing to live, volunteer or teach abroad.
The Big Guide to Living & Working Overseas
Find this book written by Jean-Marc Hachey in the Good Library. The web site has similar information you can access for fee. Here are a few free articles:
- Your International IQ
- 24 Ways to Help You Go International
- Debunking Myths – How Young Professionals Find International Jobs
International job banks and job posting sites
Worldwide:
Idealist.org
Search thousands of non-profit jobs and internships from around the world.
CareerBuilder.com
Contains links to several Career Builder and partner international job posting sites.
Monster.com Global Gateway
Search by country/region for positions all over the world.
Indeed.com
Find job postings in 18 different countries across five continents. (Look below the search boxes for the country links.)
North & South America:
LatPro.com
#1 job board for Hispanic and bilingual (Spanish/English or Portuguese/English) individuals. Search for positions throughout Central and South America.
Bumeran.com
Search job banks for positions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela.
Beljob.ca (in English at nicejob.ca)
Over 2,000 jobs throughout Canada
CanadianCareers.com
Much more than a job bank! Learn job search skills and find links to over 100 different job banks and job boards.
Europe:
Reed.co.uk
The United Kingdom’s leading recruitment site with over 350,000 job postings throughout the country.
Jobs.cz
Search thousands of jobs available in the Czech Republic. Click on the Student tab for entry-level positions.
Asia & Australia:
CareerOne.com.au
Over 70,000 jobs posted throughout Australia.
CareerForum.net
Job bank specifically for Japanese-English bilingual students. Search for positions in various fields in Japan and worldwide.
51job.com
Search for thousands of jobs throughout China.
PlacementIndia.com
Search for job vacancies throughout India in a variety of fields.
Africa:
BestJobs.co.za
Search through over 5,000 jobs in South Africa.