After experiencing the exhilaration of living and studying abroad, many CISabroad alumni ask us how they can go abroad again or work in a field that involves international interaction. We hope the following is helpful!
Career Sites and Search Engines for Jobs abroad
www.allianceabroad.com-Work, travel, teaching and volunteering abroad.
www.backdoorjobs.com-Unique jobs, internships and work experiences abroad
www.bilingual-jobs.com-Great resource for bi-lingual career professionals
www.bunac.org.uk-Working adventures world wide
www.careerbuilder.com-International jobs search engine
www.earthwatch.org-Jobs and internships with Earth Watch.
www.escapeartist.com Int'l-The international site for escapeartist.com
www.globalvillage.com-Career opportunities in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and beyond
www.idealist.org-Careers and volunteer opportunities with non-profits. You can also search for non-profit organizations and get their profiles through this site.
www.internationaljobbank.com-Links to jobs and employment sites.
www.internationaljobs.org-International careers including international development
www.irishtimesjobs.com-Job opportunities in Ireland
www.jobs.ac.uk-Job opportunities in the UK
www.jobsabroad.com-Extensive search engine for jobs abroad.
www.overseasjobs.com For int'l professionals, expatriates and adventure seekers www.planetrecruit.com - A career website based in the UK.
www.rotary.org-Opportunities with Rotary International
www.state.gov-Information on employment opportunities with the U.S. Department of State as well as international organizations such as the UN.
http://www.monster.com/geo/siteselection.aspx- International jobs search engine through Monster.
Resources and advice for jobs and careers abroad
Teaching Abroad Alliance Abroad Group - This organization helps individual find work, travel, teaching and volunteer opportunities abroad.
Japan Exchange Teaching Program - JET is a program sponsored by the Japanese government. Positions are available as an Assistant Language Teacher
(ALT) or Coordinator for International Relations (CIR). The salary is sufficient to cover personal expenses for living in Japan, and round-trip air transportation is provided. Japanese language not required. Contracts are for one year with extensions available.
Dave's ESL Cafe - An extensive list of English teaching opportunities around the globe with a special section devoted to teaching in Korea. The site also offers an abundance of resources and ideas for ESL teachers.
Department of Defense - Teaching opportunities in the Department of Defense school system.
ESL World Wide - Extensive search engine for international English teaching positions
TeachAbroad.com - Directory for teaching positions around the world Joy Jobs - International vacancies for teachers and administrators
TIE Online - Ads for hundreds of overseas teaching positions
Grants and Scholarships Fulbright Opportunities
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Fulbright provides funds for students, scholars and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.
Rotary International - Provides scholarships for overseas study. These are excellent scholarships for those wanting to to pursue a master's degree overseas as these are normally one-year programs.
International Education Institute for International Education - Information and resources for students, scholars and international education professionals.
IIE is also the administrator of the Fulbright program.
NAFSA - The association of international educators. An excellent page to learn the landscape of international education in the US. There is also a job registry which lists employment opportunities in study abroad and international student advising at US institutions of higher education (job registry).
NACAC National Association of College Academic Counseling The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of 8,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing post secondary education.
International Volunteer Opportunities
Alliance Abroad Group
AFS Intercultural Programs
HUMANA
People to people Cross Cultural Solutions
Directory on International Volunteer Service
Global Service Corps Global Volunteers
Habitat for Humanity
Peace Corps Volunteer
Africa Volunteer International
Volunteers for Peace
Voluntary Service Overseas
World Teach
Intercultural Service in the
US AmeriCorps
Teach for America
General Information and Resources
Transitions Abroad - Information about working and volunteering abroad. You can find extremely useful articles and resources at this site including the highly useful Work Abroad (4th Edition)
The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas.
USC International Resource Page - This page offers an incredible list of links to resources for those traveling, studying, working, volunteering or interning internationally. It includes everything from an ATM and cyber cafe locator to advice on what to do if you are arrested abroad (hopefully you won't need this one!).
University of California, Irvine Int'l Programs Site - The University of California, Irvine, has an excellent site with information about organizations that offer international internships, work abroad and volunteer abroad opportunities.
University of Michigan Work Abroad Site - An excellent source for information and advice about working, interning and volunteering abroad.
Expat Expert - Resources and information for those living abroad.
World Time Server - One of the most accurate and comprehensive sites for finding out what time it is around the globe.