Get ready to take that first step.
So it was written and so it shall be done. You’ve decided that you’re going to work abroad. The West is calling, the East is on the phone, the North says you’re already late and the South is waiting patiently. You know you want to get out of whatever one-horse town you’re in and knowing is half the battle. So now what?
Here are some links provided by The Weekly Wanderer staff to help you get going, or at least figure out your next step.
The Overseas Digest is a meta-search engine for overseas jobs featuring some useful resources and articles.
Overseas Jobs Express is a British-based site that lists vacancies that are open to non-citizens of the target country. Also holds career position databases specific to countries or regions.
The International Resources Center at the University of Michigan has a treasure-trove of resources for students seeking work abroad and has extensive information on study, life and travel abroad.
The Liberal Arts Career Services of the University of Texas has a comprehensive site designed for college students seeking information about international short and long-term job opportunities.
For teaching English, TESall.com, is the first vertical search portal for international ESL/TEFL jobs – both long and short-term. LatPro.com is an outstanding site for bilingual Americans or Latin Americans seeking work in the U.S. or abroad.
The Monster Board lists jobs by international location with links to job databases for specific countries. Thousands of jobs are listed (most for engineers or managers) and virtually all require previous experience. More than just a job-listing site, Monster provides some excellent articles and resources as well.
Even if you’re not interested in the Peace Corps, www.peacecorps.gov, has lots of information about international work and careers. For another look at international work, Quintessential Careers provides a good list of links and excellent articles relating to international work and preparation for international careers.
The Riley Guide is another excellent place to start your research: They offer resources for international job opportunities, business career options, and a handy living and working guide that is worth looking into.
United Nations Competitive Recruitment Exam Program is exciting and offers exams which open up professional and language positions to highly qualified individuals within the U.N.
The U.S. Department of State is worth a gander if you feel the urge to work directly for Uncle Sam. Foreign Service, Civil Service and Student Internships provide unique services in support of foreign policy at one of hundreds of posts worldwide or in Washington, D.C. Specialists are an integral part of a team dedicated to representing America’s interests in other countries.
Wall Street Journal is another option, though most jobs are in business and require previous experience. Check the “Working Globally” section for excellent articles about international careers and get going!
We look forward to reading your stories of travel in the near future. IT!
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