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U-M Resources for Work Abroad and International Careers

All the resources listed here are available for your use at the U-M International Center.

Now that we've reached the 21st century, most of us are aware that we're working in a global economy, for better or worse. But if you actually want to work in another country, how do you do that?

Looking for international work, whether abroad or in the U.S. with an international organization, can be daunting. Fortunately, there are some excellent books, organizations and web sites that can provide real help, if you can separate the best from the rest, which we do here.

So that you can actually locate these hard-to-find resources, we provide links to Amazon.com. For full bibliographic information, see "The Best Work Abroad Resources", published in Transitions Abroad magazine.

Worldwide Work and Study Abroad

* denotes a highly recommended resource of broad interest

* Academic Year Abroad and Short-Term Study Abroad
By Institute of International Education (IIE). These are the most comprehensive and authoritative directory of study abroad programs, listing 3,200 programs offered during fall and spring (AYA) and nearly 3,000 offered summer or short-term (STSA). Indexes for internships, practical training, volunteering and student teaching list over 1,000 (AYA) and over 500 (STSA) programs. Also indexed for fields of study, cost, graduate, professional, teacher, and adult courses. Entire contents are available free online, along with the highly-recommended Student Guide to Education Abroad by Bill Hoffa at Institute of International Education Passport . Choose “format” in the advanced search to find internships, etc. See Key Publishers.
Advisory List of International Educational Travel & Exchange Programs
By Council on Standards for International Educational Travel. Lists around 80 programs for high school students that adhere to CSIET's standards. The most valuable resource for locating programs for high school students.
Alternative Travel Directory: The Complete Guide to Traveling, Studying and Living Overseas
Purchase from Transitions Abroad. See Key Publishers. Distills the best of volunteering and internships abroad, and independent educational travel for all - from families and seniors to those with disabilities.
The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures
Author: Michael Landes. A guide to internships, extraordinary experiences, seasonal jobs, and volunteering for everyone from college students through senior citizens. Most listings are in the U.S. See author's web site.
Charting a Hero's Journey
Author: Linda A. Chisholm. Purchase from Partnership for Service Learning. Based on the work of Joseph Campbell and using excerpts from journals of famous authors, this is a guide to the writing of a journal for college students engaged in study abroad, off-campus study, and/or service learning. Not a directory of opportunities. For program listings, see the IIE and Peterson's publications.
* Directory of International Internships
Authors: Charles A. Gliozzo and Kelley Bishop. Purchase from Michigan State University, Instructional Media Center. The most comprehensive and up-to-date directory of both academic and non-academic internships located abroad. Profiles over 500 internship programs offered by 165 organizations. Cross-indexes for subject and location.
* Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad 2005-2007
Author: Gail Schlachter. Also available from Reference Service Press. See Key Publishers. Lists over 1,200 funding sources available to support research, professional development, teaching assignments, or creative activities (relatively few listings are available for undergraduates). Indexes for level of study, location, and subject.
* Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad 2005-2007.
Purchase from Reference Service Press (see Key Publishers). Lists almost 1,000 funding sources available to support formal educational programs such as study abroad, training, internships, workshops, or seminars. Most useful for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs; some listings for professionals. Indexes for level of study, location, and subject. This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive directory of scholarships for study abroad currently available. Highly recommended.
* Financial Resources for International Study: A Guide for U.S. Nationals
Authors: Marie O' Sullivan and Sara Steen. Purchase from Institute of International Education (IIE). See Key Publishers. Also available free online as a searchable document at Institute of International Education (IIE). Comprehensive directory of almost 700 funding sources, based on a survey of over 5,000 organizations and universities in the U.S. and abroad. Lists funding sources available to support undergraduate, graduate, postdoctorate, and professional learning abroad, from study and research to internships, training and teaching. Indexes for level of study, subject, and organization.
*GoAbroad.com
Author: Troy Peden. Web site offers comprehensive searches for study abroad, scholarships, language study, internships, volunteering, teaching and short-term jobs abroad.
The Internship Bible
Author: Mark Oldman and Samer Hamadeh. Directory describes in detail paid and unpaid internships offered by nearly 900 mostly nonacademic organizations of which around 120 have overseas branches, listed in an index for location (though it's usually not made clear which of these actually offer internships abroad).
Living, Studying, and Working in France: Everything You Need to Know to Fulfill Your Dreams of Living Abroad
Author: Saskia Reilly and Lorin David Kalisky. The only book on this topic from an American perspective. AIPT or CEI can assist U.S. citizens in obtaining a work permit for France.
Living, Studying, and Working in Italy: Everything You Need to Know to Fulfill Your Dreams of Living Abroad
Authors: Travis Neighbor and Monica Larner. The only book on this topic from an American perspective. Note that U.S. citizens will find it very difficult to obtain a work permit (and employment) in Italy.
Maximizing Study Abroad: A Student's Guide to Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use
Authors: Paige, Cohen, Kappler, Chi and Lassegard. Purchase from Univ. of Minnesota's CARLA, www.carla.acad.umn.edu. For students who want to make the most of their study abroad experience, this flexible and user-friendly guide helps students identify and use a wide variety of language- and culture-learning strategies.
Mobility International's National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
Free online from Mobility International USA (MIUSA). Find an exchange program, funding or disability organization for educational travel abroad. Also available from MIUSA “Survival Strategies for Going Abroad” by Laura Hershey.
Peterson's Study Abroad
Available from Peterson's. See Key Publishers. Detailed information on over 1,800 semester and academic year study abroad programs worldwide for college students, of which nearly 590 offer internships (from 175 institutions), listed in a special index. Includes essays on credit, financial aid, nontraditional destinations, internships and volunteering, and traveling. Indexes for field of study, location, host institutions, and internships (internships for academic credit).
Peterson's Short Term Study Abroad
Also available from Peterson's. See Key Publishers. Detailed information on over 1,600 summer and short-term (up to 6 weeks) study abroad programs worldwide, of which around 260 offer internships (from 100 institutions), listed in a special index.
Study Abroad: A Parent's Guide.
Author: William A. Hoffa. Purchase from NAFSA. See Key Publishers). The only guide to respond to parents' questions and concerns about safety, academic credit, financial aid, program evaluation, travel documents, insurance, banking, and other issues related to study abroad. Not a directory of programs.
Studying and Working in Spain: A Student Guide
Authors: Michael T. Newton and Graham J. Shields. Available from Manchester Univ. Press (UK). Provides background information on contemporary Spain and practical advice on study abroad with a major section devoted to working in Spain. Note that U.S. citizens will find it very difficult to obtain a work permit (and employment) in Spain. Publisher offers similar guides for France and Germany.
*Transitions Abroad
Subscriptions and back issues available from Transitions Abroad. See Key Publishers. Also available in bulk at reduced price for educators. Published 6 times a year, this is the only U.S. periodical which gives extensive coverage to work abroad options, in addition to all other varieties of education abroad. Web site also has hundreds of articles free & online from past issues.
*U-M International Center, Overseas Opportunities Office
Comprehensive collection of articles along with hundreds of selected annotated web sites and books for study, internships, volunteering, teaching, and working abroad, plus international careers.
U.S. Department of State Student Intern Program
Apply online. Nearly 1,000 unpaid (mostly) and paid internships in international relations annually, in Washington and abroad. Only for students (U.S. citizens) who will continue studies after the internship. Deadlines: Nov 1 (Summer), Mar 1 (Fall), Jul 1 (Spring).
* Work Abroad: the Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas.
Author: Clay Hubbs. Also available from Transitions Abroad. See Key Publishers). Comprehensive book with informative articles and hundreds of contacts and web sites essential for success in the international workplace. Includes chapters on international careers, internships, volunteering and short-term jobs abroad, and teaching abroad. Order at Working Traveler.
A World of Opportunities
Author: Alan Cumyn. Available free at Canadian Bureau for International Education. Lists work abroad programs worldwide by location and level of skills and education required. Web site also features a guide to work and study in Canada.

Short-Term Paid Work Abroad

U.S. citizens need work permits to work legally in other countries. The officially-recognized work exchange programs listed here can help. See American-Scandinavian, Association for International Practical Training (AIPT), International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESEC), British Universities North American Club (BUNAC), Carl Duisberg Society (CDS), CEI (France), and Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE).

American-Scandinavian Foundation
See Internships section below. Web site lists both study and work programs. Nonprofit organization offers paid internships in Scandinavia in engineering, teaching English as a foreign language, business and agricultural fields. Apply for internships by late Dec. ASF also assists with obtaining work permits for Scandinavia.
*AIPT / IAESEC
See Internships section below. IAESEC can assist U.S. students who have found their own internships with work permits in over 60 countries. AIPT can assist U.S. college graduates with work permits for up to 12-18 months in Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Malaysia, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K. and possibly others. Contact AIPT / IAESEC for specifics. Also offers internship programs.
The Au Pair & Nanny's Guide to Working Abroad
Authors: Susan Griffith and Sharon Legg. See Vacation Work (U.K.). Also available from Seven Hills Books. Practical, insightful advice on how to prepare for and find a child care job in another country. Lists agencies worldwide.
*The British Council: Internships/Work Experience in the U.K.; Students and Employment in the U.K.
Free online. Official information on work regulations and work-exchange programs.
*BUNAC Work Abroad Programs (for Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Volunteering in South Africa or Peru)
Apply online. Nonprofit organization provides a work permit and job-hunting assistance. Program fee of $275 (Britain) or somewhat more for Australia or New Zealand. U.S. college students and recent grads (within one semester) eligible for Britain. Non-students aged 18-30 eligible for Australia & New Zealand. No other program makes it as easy for U.S. citizens to work in Britain. The invaluable BUNAC Work in Britain Participant's Handbook may be requested by college study abroad and career offices; otherwise for program participants only (not for sale).
*CDS International, Inc. Work Abroad Programs
See Internships section. Nonprofit organization can assist U.S. citizens with work permits or paid internship placements in Germany, Russia, Argentina, Switzerland and Spain.
CEI - Club des 4 vents-Work in France Program
Application from: 1 rue Gozlin, 75006 Paris, France wif@cei4vents.com. Up to four-month internships or short-term work in France. Can also include French lessons if needed. Company can provide placement for a fee or you can find your own.
CIEE Work Abroad Programs
Note: As of January 1, 2006, CIEE will no longer offer Work Abroad programs outbound from the United States.
* Delaying the Real World: A Twentysomething's Guide to Seeking Adventure
Author: Colleen Kinder. See author's web site. Recent Yale graduate scouts out experiences that will not only satisfy your free spirit, but also pay the bills, make the world a better place, and maybe even catapult you into a future career! Inspiring book covers options both abroad and in the U.S.
Summer Jobs Abroad
Author: David Woodworth and Victoria Pybus. Also available from Vacation Work (U.K.) and Peterson's. Lists more than 30,000 temporary jobs, paid and volunteer, in over 50 countries: whom to contact, pay rates, how and when to apply. Contact information includes e-mail addresses and web sites. Valuable information on work permits required by each country.
Summer Jobs in Britain
Author: David Woodworth and Guy Hobbs. Also available from Vacation Work (U.K.) and Peterson's. Lists more than 30,000 jobs listed, ranging from internships (traineeships) to casual jobs, farming, hotel work and volunteering. Each listing includes wages, qualifications, and contact information including e-mail addresses and web sites. U.S. citizens need a work permit. Contact BUNAC or AIPT.
*French Cultural Services: Employment in France for Students
Free online information from French Cultural Services. Official information on study and work in France. Administers placement programs: Teaching Assistant and Internship in France.
InterExchange Work Abroad Programs
Free brochure from InterExchange, Inc.. Nonprofit program offers placements for paid work abroad, internships, English teaching, working on farms, volunteering and au pair in Australia, Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, South Africa and Spain.
International Cooperative Education Work Abroad Program
See Internships section below. Program offers paid internship placements in Europe and Asia.
Internships International
Organization offers unpaid, not-for-credit internship placements in all fields for college graduates (or seniors who need an internship for graduation) in many countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America, plus Australia and New Zealand. Fee of $1100.
LEAPNow: Lifelong Education Alternatives & Programs
Brochure available from web site. LEAPNow offers low-cost internships, volunteer positions, work exchanges, and experiential academic programs in 129 countries and the U.S. Over 20,000 options and 20 years experience custom tailoring programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. Academic credit available for all programs.
Univ. of Minnesota Career Connections: Career Placement Opportunities in China
Offers paid, 6- or 12-month internship placements in China for recent college graduates who have had at least two years of college-level Mandarin. Placement fee of $1000 or $1500.
* Work Your Way Around The World.
Author: Susan Griffith. Also available from Peterson's Guides. The authoritative (and only) guide to looking for short-term jobs while abroad, by the Work Abroad editor for Transitions Abroad. Extensive country-by-country narratives include first-hand reports.
Workabout Australia
Author: Barry Bebner. Also available from Globe Pequot. See Key Publishers. The first guide to seasonal work in over 150 locations throughout Australia. U.S. citizens need a work permit. Contact BUNAC or CIEE.
Working in Ski Resorts-Europe and North America
Author: Victoria Pybus. Also available from Seven Hills. Available jobs plus reports from resorts.
Working in Tourism: For Seasonal and Permanent Staff
Author: Verite Reily Collins. Also available from Peterson's Guides. How to find jobs in tourism, country-by-country listings, and a directory of travel companies with staff requirements.

International Internships

* Academic Year Abroad & Short-Term Study Abroad
See Worldwide section. These are the most comprehensive and authoritative directories of study abroad, listing 3,200 programs offered during fall and spring (AYA) and nearly 3,000 offered summer or short term (STSA). Indexes for internships, practical training, volunteering, and student teaching list over 1,000 (AYA) and over 500 (STSA) programs. Also indexed for fields of study, cost, graduate, professional, teacher and adult courses. Entire contents are available free online, along with the highly-recommended Student Guide to Education Abroad by Bill Hoffa at Institute of International Education Passport. Choose “format” in the advanced search to find internships, etc.
American-Scandinavian Foundation: “Study and Work in Scandinavia”
Available only online American-Scandinavian Foundation. Web site lists both study and work programs. Nonprofit organization offers paid internships in Scandinavia in engineering, teaching English as a foreign language, business, and agricultural fields. Apply for internships by late Dec. Fee $50. ASF also assists with obtaining work permits for Scandinavia.
* Association for International Practical Training (AIPT) / International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESEC)
Information and applications available from web site. Non-profit organization provides paid internships in over 80 countries in engineering and science (apply by late Dec.), and in tourism and hotel and restaurant management. They can also assist in obtaining work permits for career-related practical training in most fields for both students and college graduates.
* CDS International, Inc.
Free booklet and applications available. CDS International, a nonprofit organization, offers overseas practical training internships for Americans in a variety of fields including business, engineering and technology. Programs are offered in Germany, Argentina, Singapore, Turkey, and Switzerland, and intended for young professionals seeking to gain international work experience. Some language proficiency is usually required, as well as some relevant experience. CDS also assists and sponsors work permits, and charges a fee of $300-$500. Most internships are paid. The CDS web site provides more information on each program.
* Directory of International Internships: A World of Opportunities
Authors: Charles A. Gliozzo and Vernicka K. Tyson. Available from Michigan State University Career Services and Placement. This is the most comprehensive directory of both academic and non-academic internships located abroad. Describes experiential educational opportunities offered through educational institutions, governmental, and private organizations--for academic credit, for pay, or simply for experience. In-depth profiles of more than 200 internship programs offered by over 160 organizations. Very useful cross-indexes by subject and country. Highly recommended.
International Cooperative Education Program
Organization offers 450 paid summer internships for students with knowledge of foreign languages (German, Finnish, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese) in Europe and Asia. U.S. or Canadian citizens preferred. Apply by February. Fee of $800.
The Internship Bible
Authors: Mark Oldman and Samer Hamadeh. Directory describes in detail paid and unpaid internships offered by nearly 900 mostly nonacademic organizations of which around 120 have overseas branches, listed in an index for location (though it's usually not made clear which of these actually offer internships abroad).
Internships International
Organization offers unpaid, not-for-credit internship placements for college graduates (or seniors who need an internship for graduation) in London, Paris, Dresden, Florence, Dublin, Santiago, Budapest, Glasgow, Melbourne and Capetown. Fee of $800 ($1,000 for Dublin). The internships are in all fields.
Peterson's Study Abroad and Summer Study Abroad
See Worldwide section. Study abroad directories list over 3,500 programs, over 800 of which offer internships, listed in a special index. Most are for academic credit.
U.S. Department of State Student Intern Program
Apply online. Nearly 1,000 mostly unpaid and paid internships in international relations annually, in Washington and abroad. Only for currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who will continue studies after the internship. Competitive. Deadlines: Nov 1 (Summer), Mar 1 (Fall), Jul 1 (Spring).

Volunteering Abroad

* Alternatives to the Peace Corps: A Directory of Global.Volunteer Opportunities
Author: Jennifer Willsea. Order online from Food First Books. Thoroughly researched guide to voluntary service, study, and alternative travel overseas and in the U.S. with organizations which address the political and economic causes of poverty.
Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin
Available free online from Archaeological Institute of America (under “Fieldwork”). This is a comprehensive list compiled by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) of almost 300 archaeological field schools, volunteer positions, and programs throughout the world with openings for volunteers, students, and staff.
Archaeology Abroad
Available from Council for British Archaeology. Two bulletins each year in April and November. Lists worldwide projects for volunteers and professionals.
Global Work: InterAction's Guide to Volunteer, Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
Available from InterAction. Describes opportunities in the U.S. and abroad with over 70 major organizations working in international relief and development. Most require professional skills, though some are open to students. Indexes for location and type of work.
Green Volunteers: The World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation
Authors: Fabio Ausenda and Erin McCloskey. Information on conservation organizations that accept volunteers and how to apply. See Green Volunteers.
* How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Abroad (hard copy)
How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Abroad
How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Abroad
Authors: Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher. This highly-recommended book and its web site Volunteer Overseas provides a comprehensive overview of volunteering abroad, including evaluations of over 100 volunteer organizations. Twelve chapters cover topics such as: Is Volunteering Overseas Right for You, Pros and Cons of the Peace Corps, Doing it Without a Program, Overcoming Financial Obstacles, How to Be an Effective International Volunteer, Staying Involved When You Get Back.
How to Serve and Learn Effectively: Students Tell Students
Authors: Howard Berry and Linda A. Chisholm. Available from Partnership for Service Learning. Reality-testing and exploration of motivations for students considering volunteering overseas. Not a directory of opportunities.
International Directory of Voluntary Work
Author: Victoria Pybus. Also available from Globe Pequot. See Key Publishers). Directory of over 700 agencies offering volunteer jobs and how to apply. Most comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities in Britain and Europe of any directory, plus worldwide listings.
* International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA)
Web site of this U.S.-based nonprofit association features a searchable database of volunteer-abroad programs. IVPA's members are encouraged to follow IVPA's principles (listed on the web site) for good programs.
International Volunteer Projects (CIEE)
As of January 1, 2006, CIEE will no longer offer Volunteer Abroad programs outbound from the United States. For more information, visit their web site.
International Workcamp Directory (SCI-IVS)
Updated each April. Free online. Describes low-cost short-term volunteer options in available through SCI-IVS in over 50 countries. Their web site has links to many other volunteer organizations.
*VFP International Workcamper Directory
Free brochure available each April online at Volunteers for Peace (VFP). The VFP International Workcamp Directory describes over 2,400 short-term voluntary service placements in over 90 countries available through VFP for the summer and fall of the year of publication.
* Peace Corps Information Packet
Available from The Peace Corps. Peace Corps seeks individuals to serve as volunteers in overseas communities in the areas of education, small business development, the environment, health, youth development, and agriculture. Tour is 27 months with $6,075 readjustment allowance upon completion of service. Must be U.S. citizen, over 18, in good health, and have education and/or experience relevant to programs.
Response: Volunteer Opportunities Directory of Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
Free online from Catholic Network Volunteer Service (CNVS). Directory of lay mission opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Indexes by type of placement, location, length of placement, whether married couples or parents with dependents are accepted, age requirements, etc.
South American Explorers Volunteer Opportunities
Database free online. Nonprofit organization. Directory of volunteer possibilities with local and U.S.-based non-governmental organizations.
* So, You Want to Join the Peace Corps...What to Know Before You Go.
Author: Dillon Banerjee. Also available from Ten Speed Press. By a former Peace Corps volunteer, this new book provides comprehensive information in a question & answer format on topics ranging from applying and training to “living like the locals,” health concerns, and returning home. A must-read for anyone considering Peace Corps, and valuable for others considering volunteering abroad.
Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others
Authors: Bill McMillon, Doug Kutchins and Anne Geissinger. Also availble from Chicago Review Press, 312.337.0747. Describes more than 250 organizations sponsoring projects in the U.S. and abroad. Indexed by cost, length of time, location, type of project, and season. Opportunities from 1 weekend to 6 weeks.

Teaching English Abroad

* Dave's ESL Café
Author: Dave Sperling. Long-standing web site contains a wealth of resources for teachers of English as a Second (or Foreign) Language, plus job listings.
* French Cultural Services: English Teaching Assistant Program
Applications available from Cultural Services of the French Embassy. Over 1,000 academic-year positions available for Americans under 30 with a college degree and working knowledge of French. Stipend is paid which covers living expenses. Application deadlines December-February.
* Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Applications from U.S. Student Programs, Institute of International Education. Over 300 English teaching positions available for graduates in over 20 countries in Europe, Asia and South America. Application deadline for current students is in mid-September (or mid-October for “at-large” applicants) for teaching in the following academic year.
* Japan Exchange Teaching Program (JET)
Applications online or contact any Japanese consulate. This is the largest program for teaching English abroad, with more than 6,000 participants annually. Application deadline early December.
More Than a Native Speaker: An Introduction for Volunteers Teaching Abroad
Author: Don Snow. Also available from Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Covers classroom survival skills for teaching English as a second or foreign language from lesson planning to adaptation to life in a new country, with detailed discussions of how to teach listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.
* Teaching English Abroad: Teach Your Way Around the World
Author: Susan Griffith. Available from Globe Pequot. See Key Publishers. This outstanding volume by Transitions Abroad's work abroad editor gives in-depth information on everything from preparation (including TEFL courses) to the job search. Country-by country coverage worldwide. Many first-hand reports from teachers. Extensive directories of schools with full contact information including e-mail addresses and web sites.
* Teaching English Overseas: A Job Guide for Americans and Canadians
Author: Jeff Mohamed. Available from English International. Experienced Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) teacher covers teaching with and without training, TEFL courses, and contact information for 450 schools worldwide.

Teaching Abroad: K-12 and University-Level

Fulbright Scholar Program: Grants for U.S. Faculty and Professionals
Free information from Council for International Exchange of Scholars. Program offers university-level opportunities for lecturing and research abroad; most positions require doctoral degrees or master's degrees and/or equivalent professional experience. Application deadlines: May 1 - Jan 1 depending on the program.
Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange
Application available online. Direct exchanges in over 30 countries for currently employed K-12 and community college faculty and administrators. Apply by mid-October.
The ISS Directory of Overseas Schools
Author: Gina Parziale. Also available from International Schools Services. The most comprehensive and up-to-date directory to over 580 overseas American and international K-12 schools that hire certified teachers. Visit their web site for publications and services (including ISS job fairs).
Overseas Employment Opportunities for Educators (Department of Defense schools)
Annual. Free from Department of Defense, Office of Dependent Educational Activity. Application for K-12 employment opportunities in over 200 schools worldwide serving U.S. military bases. Minimum academic requirement is a BA or BS with at least 18 hours of education courses.
Overseas Placement Service for Educators, Univ. of Northern Iowa (UNI)
Download free order registration materials for the oldest and one of the largest (over 100 schools) U.S. international recruiting fairs for K-12 teachers.

International Careers

After Latin American Studies: A Guide to Graduate Study and Employment for Latin Americanists
Authors: Shirley A. Kregar and Jorge Nallim. Available free online at Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS). A good resource for anyone with career or scholarly interests in this region, but few listings for overseas opportunities.
* Best Resumes and CVs For International Jobs: Your Passport to the Global Job Market.
Authors: Ron Krannich and Wendy S. Enelow. Also available from Impact Publications. Useful guide includes over 100 examples of professionally produced international resumes and CVs for a variety of occupations and experience levels.
* The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas
Author: Jean-Marc Hachey. Online version available from Working Overseas. This is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date guides available for work abroad and international careers. No other guide reviews as many resources or provides as much in-depth advice. Topics range from resumes and job search to specific regions and types of work. Profiles mainly organizations based in Canada and the U.S.-not U.S. government, though.
Building an Import/Export Business
Author: Kenneth D. Weiss. Detailed guide to entering the import/export business.
Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and Other Multilingual Types
Authors: Ned Seelye and Laurence Day. Mainstream and offbeat jobs for those who want to use a foreign language. One of the better books on this topic. Includes profiles of various career fields.
* Careers in International Affairs
Authors: Maria Pinto Carland and Lisa A. Gihring. Also available from Georgetown Univ. Press. This revised and expanded classic provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of international career fields. Provides survey-based specifics on major organizations in all international sectors (U.S. government is a special strength of this book) and insightful first-hand essays by practitioners. Highly recommended as the best book to start with for U.S. citizens interested in an international career.
Careers In International Business
Author: Edward J. Halloran. Overview of education for international business and types of opportunities from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
Careers in International Law
Authors: Mark W. Janis and Salli A. Schwartz. Also available from American Bar Association. Essays on how to plan for a career in international law by lawyers in the field. Web site lists ABA-approved study abroad programs.
The Directory of Jobs and Careers Abroad
Author: Deborah Penrith. Also available from Globe Pequot. See Key Publishers. Features country-by-country (50) coverage of everything from professional fields to short-term and volunteer possibilities. British publication, but usually includes relevant U.S. organizations.
* The Directory of Websites for International Jobs.
Author: Ron and Caryl Krannich. Also available from Impact Publications. Identifies more than 1,400 websites for launching a global job search. The authors (renowned for their extensive career publications) also cover strategies for organizing an effective online job search.
The Electronic Embassy
Links to the web sites of all foreign embassies in the U.S. These official sites have invaluable information on everything from visas (for tourism, business, work and study) to education and culture.
The Global Citizen: A Guide to Creating an International Life and Career
Author: Elizabeth Kruempelmann. Available from Ten Speed Press. Interesting book covers a broad spectrum of overseas options, from getting started (“Uncovering Your Global Passion”) to examples of work abroad programs, to advice for professionals living abroad. For more information see the author's web site.
Global Health Directory: U.S. Based Agencies Working in International Health 2003-4
Available from Global Health Council. Directory is available free online. Lists organizations in international health fields by specialty and location. Includes a listing of those organizations that offer volunteer opportunities abroad. Career Network, GHC's job bulletin, is now available free online.
Global Resume and CV Guide
Author: Mary Anne Thompson. Also available from Going Global. Publications also available include Going Global Country Career Guides, (two-volume set covering 23 countries-or single-country Guides). Provides extensive career information, country-by-country, on topics such as: job resources, resume/CV writing guidelines, industry trends, work permit/visa regulations, business resources, interviews and cultural advice. Global Career Advisors available for a fee to provide one-on-one career counseling.
Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors
Authors: Julie DeGalan and Stephen Lamber. VGM Career Horizons. See Key Publishers. Covers careers in all sectors that use foreign languages either directly or as an auxiliary skill. Also discusses career strategies.
Health Professionals Abroad
Authors: Tim Ryder and Ian Collier. Provides an overview (from a British perspective) of working abroad in all areas of healthcare, from volunteer to career. Professions include doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and others.
How to Get a Job in Europe: The Insider's Guide
Authors: Cheryl Matherly and Robert Sanborn. Also available from Planning Communications. Names and addresses of over 2,000 companies in 39 countries, suggestions on how to conduct an international job hunt, and listings of work abroad programs. Improved over previous editions, this is now the most helpful book for U.S. citizens interested in working in Europe.
* Idealist.org: Action Without Borders
Web site's database serves as a clearinghouse for over 46,000 nonprofit organizations worldwide. Outstanding search provisions. Includes listings for internships, volunteering, and jobs, as well as resources for people who work for nonprofits. Organization also sponsors nonprofit career fairs.
* Impact Press Catalog
Free from Impact Publications. Click on “international”. Catalog of hard-to-find books on international jobs and careers. See Key Publishers.
Inside a U.S. Embassy: How the Foreign Service Works for America
Author: Shawn Dorman. Available from American Foreign Service Association. Offers in-depth, first-hand descriptions of what U.S. diplomats do.
InterAction Member Profiles 2004-2005
Information on 160 U.S. nongovernmental organizations in relief and development work. Details which agencies are doing what in which countries. Also, Monday Developments biweekly job listing and Global Work 2004 lists internships with InterAction members. Available from Interaction.
* Intercultural Press Catalog
Updated quarterly. Free from Intercultural Press. See Key Publishers. Catalog of practical books on cross-cultural issues, moving abroad, dealing with culture shock, and other issues related to working and/or studying abroad.
International Job Finder
Authors: Daniel Lauber with Kraig Rice. Also available from Planning/Communications. Provides the latest information on over 1,200 resources for an international job search, including: specialty and trade periodicals, job hotlines, Internet job and resume databases, job placement services, avoiding job scams, directories, and salary surveys. Free updates are available online.
* International Jobs: Where They Are and How to Get Themr
Authors: Nina Segal and Eric Koche. Updated edition of a classic overview of international career fields and how to prepare for them, by authors associated with Columbia Univ.'s School of Internatinal and Public Affairs (SIPA). Organizational profiles list background desired for employees and whether internships are available. First-hand accounts (“A Day in the Life”) throughout provide additional insight. A clearly-written introduction to international careers.
* Jobs For Travel Lovers: Opportunities at Home and Abroad
Authors: Ronald and Caryl Krannich. Also available from Impact Publications. See Key Publishers. The latest information for those who want to work the world before settling down, including but going far beyond the travel industry, with chapters on government, education, teaching abroad, non-governmental organizations and business.
Kennedy's International Directory of Executive Recruiters
Available from Kennedy Information. Identify recruiters around the globe with this comprehensive source profiling 2,515 firms in 80 countries. For those with considerable professional experience only.
Live and Work in ... (series): Australia & New Zealand; Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg; France; Germany; Italy; Japan; Russia and Eastern Europe; Scandinavia; Spain and Portugal
Also available from Globe Pequot. See Key Publishers. Titles in this British series are available for most West European countries as well as Australia/New Zealand; China; Japan; Saudi & the Gulf.
* Monster Work Abroad
Career site lets you search for jobs worldwide. Most positions are private-sector, tend to be in technical and business areas, and are generally for people with extensive experience. Monster's site also offers a wealth of articles on international work.
NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad
Author: Joseph Brockington, William Hoffa and Patricia Martin. Also available from NAFSA. See Key Publishers. An indispensable manual for those working in the profession of study abroad advising and administration, published by the largest association in this field.
Opportunities in Foreign Language Careerss
Author: Wilga River. Harvard professor emerita discusses the use of languages as an auxiliary skill; also covers teaching languages and working as a translator or interpreter.
Preparing for an International Career: Pathways for People with Disabilities
Author: Michelle Scheib. Also available as a free download from Mobility International USA.
Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens Abroad
Publication 54. Available online at U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS.
U.S. Department of State - Application for the Foreign Service Officer Exam
This is the primary way to apply for a career position in U.S. diplomacy (U.S. citizens only). Register online for the free exam. To prepare, order Study Guide online.
* U.S. Department of State Travel Resources
Essential official information for all travelers, on everything from country-by-country health and safety assessments to passports for U.S. citizens and visas for visitors to the U.S. Go to http://usembassy.state.gov for links to every U.S. embassy and consulate worldwide.
* Work Abroad: the Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas
Authors: Clay Hubbs with Susan Griffith and William Nolting. Available from Transitions Abroad. Comprehensive book with informative articles and hundreds of contacts and websites essential for success in the international workplace. Includes chapters on international careers, internships, volunteering and short-term jobs abroad, and teaching abroad. Also order from Working Traveler.
Work Worldwide: International Career Strategies for the Adventurous Job Seeker
Author: Nancy Mueller. An in-depth look from an American perspective at strategies for finding international jobs. Covers topics such as researching, networking, resumes and job applications, interviewing, working abroad, and readjustment upon returning home.
Working with Animals: The U.K., Europe, and Worldwide
Author: Victoria Pybus. Also available from Vacation Work. See Key Publishers. Opportunities for individuals to work with animals in zoos, nature preserves, and out in the wild.
Working with the Environment
Authors: Tim Ryder and Elizabeth Roberts. Also available from Globe Pequot. See Key Publishers. This book surveys international environmental work possibilities, from volunteer to career. Intended for a British audience, it provides in-depth coverage of Great Britain and Ireland, but also includes organizations (including U.S.-based ones) offering placements worldwide.

International Job Listings

The Guide to Internet Job Searchingl
Author: Margaret Riley Dike. Covers job search resources on the internet, by the author of the respected web site, The Riley Guide. However, only 30 pages on international jobs.
International Career Employment Weekly and International Employment Hotline (monthly)
Listings of 500+ international job openings (most located overseas) organized by career fields: international education, foreign policy, international commerce, environment, development, program administration, healthcare. Most listings are for professionals, typically asking for 2 to 5 years or more experience. Subscriptions available for either from International Jobs. Also publishes a guide to International Internships . Most are located in the U.S.
International Employment Gazette
Each biweekly issue includes more than 400 overseas job openings by region and field. Good for private-sector business and technical jobs, although many of these require extensive experience, as well as teaching and volunteer positions. Subscriptions available online. Also publishes The International Directory of Employment Agencies and Recruiters, which contains information on nearly 200 international recruiters, including complete contact information as well as the occupations and geographic regions for which they recruit.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Job Registry
Free online. The best job listing for those interested in the field of international educational exchange.

Key Publishers and Organizations

Globe Pequot Press
U.S. distributor for most books published by Vacation Work (U.K.)
Impact Publications
The best one-stop source for international career books published by Impact and many other publishers.
Institute of International Education (IIE)
IIE Books and IIE Passport. Publisher of authoritative directories which list programs for studying, internships, and volunteering abroad. IIE's publications are available both as books and free online. IIE administers several of the Fulbright scholarship programs.
Intercultural Press
Numerous publications dealing with cross-cultural issues, moving abroad, dealing with culture shock, and other issues related to working and/or studying abroad.
NAFSA Publications
Essential publications for advisers and administrators in international educational exchange. For membership information contact NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Peterson's
Publisher of guides to internships and study abroad.
Reference Service Press
Publisher of numerous directories for scholarships and financial aid.
Planning/Communications
Publisher of several books on finding international jobs.
Transitions Abroad
Publishes Transitions Abroad magazine. Also publishes important books: The Alternative Travel Directory lists thousands of resources for seniors, the disabled, teens, families with children. Work Abroad covers all aspects of international work, including short-term jobs, careers, teaching English, volunteering, internships, and more.
Vacation Work Publications
Web site includes forum on work abroad. Publisher of numerous books on work abroad and international careers. Most are distributed in the U.S. by Globe Pequot Press.
VGM Career Horizons
A division of NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group, 800.323.4900, Fax 847.679.2494. Books on careers. Available through bookstores and Amazon.com.

Last reviewed: 2/08