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Profession-Specific Web Sites for Work & Study Abroad
* Denotes a highly recommended resource.
All Professions
- * The Riley Guide
- Although not specifically international, this is an excellent compilation of profession-specific resources on the web. See resources for specific industries and occupations.
Academia
- * Chronicle of Higher Education
- For academicians the Chronicle is the best source of job listings (for the well-qualified; most positions require a Ph.D. or professional degree). Much of the site is accessible only to subscribers. Also check with discipline-specific professional associations.
Arts: Architecture, Performing, Visual
- U-M Architecture International Studios
- Offers architecture studios abroad. U-M office located in the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, 2150 Art and Architecture Building. Telephone: 734.936.0221.(For U-M architecture students only.)
- U-M Art and Design International Programs
- For U-M School of Art and Design students only.
- National Endowment for the Arts
- The N.E.A.'s International Partnerships Office offers programs to promote international exchanges in the arts.
Business
Most overseas job sites list plenty of business jobs, though most require experience.
- U-M Center for International Business Education (C.I.B.E.)
- U-M's C.I.B.E. offers internships and study abroad, as well as on-campus courses that focus on international business. (For U-M students only.)
- William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan
- U-M's William Davidson Institute offers a number of international internships and projects. Most are for U-M M.B.A. students, while some are open to U-M graduate students in related disciplines. (For U-M graduate students only.)
- * A.I.E.S.E.C. - U.S.A. and A.I.E.S.E.C. Worldwide
- A.I.E.S.E.C. (from the French acronym for the International Association of Students in Economic and Business Management) is an international student-run organization which offers approximately 5,000 paid internships each year in business and other fields in over 80 countries. Site has links to chapters worldwide. Note that application for A.I.E.S.E.C. internships is possible only through campus chapters.
- A.I.E.S.E.C.-Michigan chapter
- U-M students should contact this office. (For U-M students only.)
- * Working Globally (Wall Street Journal)
- An outstanding site for those interested in business. Most jobs require previous experience. Check the Working Abroad sections, Job Hunting Advice and Manage Your Career, for excellent articles about international careers. Their region-specific sites include European Careers and Asian Careers.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: International Division
- Not a jobs site, but a useful organization for anyone interested in international trade.
Engineering and Computer Science
Most overseas job sites list plenty of engineering and computer science jobs. Students of engineering and computer science should definitely look into the overseas internship programs of the following organizations.
- Overseas Opportunities in Engineering and Science
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- International Programs in Engineering ( I.P.E.)
- Offers study and work abroad programs. U-M office is located at 245 Chrysler Center (North Campus). Telephone: 734.647.7129. (For U-M Students in the College of Engineering only)
- American-Scandinavian Foundation (A.S.F.)
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- * C.D.S. International
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- * I.A.E.S.T.E. United States
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- I.A.E.S.T.E. Worldwide
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- I.A.E.S.T.E. - Michigan
- U-M students should contact this office. (For U-M students only.)
- * International Cooperative Education Program
Environment and Natural Resources
- Envirolink: The Online Environmental Community
- Site has links to hundreds of environmental organizations worldwide. Use the advanced search to search by country.
- S.D. Gateway (Sustainable Development)
- Not only environmental, this outstanding site will be of interest to people in a number of fields, from policy and international relations to development and nongovernmental organizations. Try a search using internship or desired location. Has links to job sites.
Health: Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work
- U-M Population Fellows Program
- The Population Fellows Program, funded by U.S.A.I.D., offers 2-year assignments abroad for young professionals in various public health-related fields. It also offers G.A.P. Mini-Grants to fund overseas projects of current graduate students related to family planning, population and environment. Eligibility for all programs is not restricted to those affiliated with the University of Michigan.
- Overseas Opportunities in Social Work
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- Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training Program (M.H.I.R.T.)
- U-M M.H.I.R.T. offers summer research internships abroad in health-related areas for underrepresented U-M undergraduate and medical students. (For U-M students only.)
- U-M Global Reach
- U-M Global Reach offers opportunities for overseas research and clinical rotations as well as funding. Located at 715 E. Huron Street, 2nd Floor West. Telephone 734.998.6827. (For U-M Students in the Medical School only)
- U-M Global Health
- While all students are invited to incorporate an analysis of globalization in their program of study at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, the Global Health Interdepartmental Concentration (G.H.I.C.) offers a formalized set of courses and field experience in this area. (For U-M Students in the School of Public Health only.)
- American Medical Student Association Global Health Action Committee
- A.M.S.A.'s site lists overseas internship and volunteer programs, including options for premed and other health sciences see International Health Opportunities section. Site includes an excellent online guide to fundraising, Creative Funding Guide, useful for all students.
- Global Health Council (formerly National Council for International Health)
- Global Health Council is one of the main professional associations for U.S. organizations working in international health. It publishes the online Directory of Global Health which lists the health fields and locations in which its member organizations are active, and the book, Finding Work in Global Health. Website includes information for students and internships and extensive links to member organizations.
- Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training Program (M.H.I.R.T.)
- Formerly a program of the Fogarty International Center, now at the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Programs available at around 30 universities offer opportunities for underrepresented students to do health-related research abroad.
- Social Work and Social Services Jobs Online Washington University, George Warren Brown School of Social Work
- This outstanding site has both specific job listings and automatic links to other appropriate job websites. Search provisions make it easy to find jobs by type of work or location, including a good number of overseas listings. (Search jobs using 'abroad').
Information and Library Science
- Overseas Opportunities for Information Professionals
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- Library Job Postings on the Internet, Bridgewater State College
- Best metasite for library jobs is viewable by regions, including good international links. Well-organized.
International Educational Exchange
- * N.A.F.S.A.: Association of International Educators
- The largest and most helpful professional association for those interested in careers in international educational exchange. N.A.F.S.A. has an online Job Registry, and also announces jobs through e-mail lists which can be subscribed to from their website.
- Teaching Abroad for Qualified Teachers
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- Teaching Abroad Without Certification.
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International Relations, International Organizations, Public Policy
- Overseas Opportunities in U.S. Government Foreign Affairs
- Internships with the United Nations
- Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
- International policy-related job listings.
- A.P.S.I.A. (Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs)
- These are some of the top graduate schools offering advanced degrees in preparation for international careers. Website links to these schools, but offers little information about international work. Try the Career Services offices of the individual schools.
- U.S. Agency for International Development
- Work in internatonal economic and social development through this U.S. government Agency. Offers careers and internships throughout the world.
- * U.S. Department of State
- How to work for the U.S. diplomatic services. The State Department offers 1,000 internships annually, student work programs, and special fellowship/internship programs such as the Foreign Affairs Fellowship and Fascell Fellowship. Site also shows how to apply for career positions.
- U.S.A. JOBS
- Official employment website of the U.S. Government. Many departments such as Commerce, Treasury, C.I.A. and others offer international career opportunities.
- U.N. and International Organization Employment Information
- Provides an extensive overview of employment with the U.N. and other multigovernment international organizations, with links and job announcements. (A U.S. Department of State site.)
- U.N.jobs.org
- Website of the Swiss-based U.N.jobs Association, an association of current and former staff of the United Nations as well as international and non-governmental organizations. Lists current vacancy announcements from U.N. agencies and other related organizations around the world. A search using internship brings up announcements of internships.
- The W.W.W. Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources
- While not designed as an employment site, this website has the most comprehensive set of links for international relations.
- Georgetown University, Women in International Security (W.I.I.S.)
- Women In International Security is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women working in foreign and defense policy. W.I.I.S. offers a jobs hotline for members (student memberships available). W.I.I.S. once had an online directory of hundreds of international internships, mostly with international organizations located in the U.S., usually New York or Washington, DC (not updated since 2003). This is still a potentially useful resource and can be found in the Web Archive
- Woodrow Wilson International Fellowship Foundation
- Information on several multi-year scholarship-internship programs for students, especially women and minorities, interested in careers in international affairs.
Law
- Overseas Opportunities for Law Students
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- * American Bar Association, Section of International Law
- The American Bar Association offers an International Internship program (for law students), lists A.B.A. approved study abroad programs and publishes the book, Careers in International Law.
- International Law Students Association (I.L.S.A.)
- I.L.S.A. administers an internship abroad program for law students. Site has many useful links.
- Legal Study Abroad Headquarters
- A guide to study abroad and internships for law students.
Non-governmental and volunteer organizations
- * Idealist (a resource by Action Without Borders)
- This site's claim of tens of thousands of organizations under one roof says it all. Excellent search provisions give useful results using internship or volunteer. Also has lists of volunteer, internship and job opportunities. Searches possible by country, type of work, and many other variables. The "browse by country" section lists organizations according to their work focus. Site includes organizations worldwide, not only U.S.-based organizations.
- InterAction: American Council for Voluntary International Action
- InterAction is a coalition of over 150 private, U.S.-based voluntary organizations engaged in international humanitarian efforts, including disaster relief, sustainable development, refugee assistance, advocacy and education. Their web site includes an online guide to jobs and internships. InterAction also publishes a book, Global Work, which lists volunteer, internship and fellowship opportunities in international development abroad.
Last reviewed: 1/09
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