What kinds of places seek candidates to work internationally ?

Multinational Companies & International Trade and Economic Development Organizations - Click here to see the list

Non Profit and Humanitarian Organizations

Working for a non-profit organization may enable you to make contacts that make moving abroad permanently a lot easier.  These contacts may lead to a job with a company or organization that will sponsor all of the local country's  required permits and visas for permanent work.  Some helpful web sites for researching non-profit organizations:

• www.unicefusa.org/ - non- profit U.S. organization that works in 158 countries and territories providing health care, clean water, improved nutrition, and education to millions of children in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

• www.interaction.org/jobs/index.html  - Alliance of  160 U.S. based international development and humanitarian non governmental organizations.

• www.idealist.org  - connects people, organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed, work is guided by the common desire of our members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.

• www.nonprofits.org - information and advice about non-profits are included in this online resource. The items come from discussions on email lists, in UseNet, and other sources.

• www.cof.org  - Council on Foundations is a membership organization of more than 2,000 foundations and giving programs worldwide. 

• www.ciee.org/vol/ - Council on International Education arranges volunteer opportunities throughout the world.

• www.un.org  - Global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, security, and economics.
  www.who.org  - United Nations specialized agency for international health, World Health Organization.

Federal Government Agencies

• U.S. State Department - a competitive exam is offered each fall to qualify for assignments in the U.S. Foreign Service - www.careers.state.gov/officer/foreignservice/register.html.

• Peace Corps- the pay is minimal, but offers the opportunity to experience different cultures in incredibly interesting places - www.peacecorps.gov .

• Department of Defense - teaching opportunities for U.S. licensed teachers on U.S. military bases worldwide - www.odedodea.edu/.

• U.S. Secret Service - www.secretservice.gov/index.shtml

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) - www.odci.gov/employment/index.html

• U. S. Agency for International Development - www.info.usaid.gov

• U.S. Office of Personnel Management - lists positions with federal government agencies, including overseas positions http://www.usajobs.opm.gov

English Language Teacher (open to all college grads in any major)

An easy way to work abroad shortly after graduation is to teach English in Asia, Eastern Europe, Russia, and other non-English speaking countries.  This gives you the opportunity to experience other cultures and to connect with the students.  If you really enjoy the geographic area where you are teaching, you may consider conducting a job search for another opportunity in the area. There are many web sites and private recruitment agencies; be sure to use a recommended service or carefully examine the company’s credentials and experience. Discuss your overseas living accommodations and ask for your salary to be paid in US Dollars, if possible. Web Sites to consider:

• www.eslcafe.com

• www.tesol.org

• www.eslworldwide.com.

Also use a search engine to look for "English Language Schools in (your preferred country)". Many Embassies and foreign governments offer instruction - www.embpage.org.

Some of the most popular programs for UW-L graduates are in Japan.  JET Programme - www.jetprogramme.org/index.html, for internships - www.jetro.go.jp/it/e/internship/index.html.

Classroom Teacher - Licensed (for education majors)

If you are a licensed teacher in the USA you may also teach all classroom curriculum on U.S. military bases worldwide with the U.S. Department of Defense Schools - www.odedodea.edu/.

Many private schools recruit teachers for  embassy schools and foreign government operated schools - www.embpage.org.

The University of Northern Iowa has an excellent international teaching job fair and placement service. You do not need to attend UNI, but you must register in advance. To attend see www.uni.edu/placement/overseas/.

Using A Recruitment Agency Or Consultant

There are many international recruitment agencies, which can be very useful. Research the fees associated with the service to determine who is responsible for payment, you as the candidate, or the company. A few examples of search firms include:

• www.avotek.nl/

• www.brilliantpeople.com/

• www.mriww.com/main.asp

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