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Short-term work experiences include positions such as “au pairs” (a person who does domestic work for a family, possibly taking care of children in exchange for room and board and a chance to learn the family’s language), farmworkers (through organizations like WWOOF), typists, cruise ship staff, hospitality workers, and youth camp leaders, among others. If you are a recent graduate, some of the easiest ways to secure legal employment overseas include work abroad programs like the British Universities North American Club (BUNAC). 

Long-term work abroad opportunities can be very career-focused opportunities. Usually obtaining a longer-term work visa requires sponsorship by an employer. If you are interested in long-term career opportunities, SCU Study Abroad encourages students to speak with the Career Center about career opportunities. 

International Work and Volunteer Opportunities

  • Alliance Abroad - Work and Volunteer Abroad programs around the world
  • BUNAC (British Universities of North America Club) - Non-profit that arranges volunteer and work programs in Britain
  • Cadres Online - Job Recruitment site in French
  • CareerBuilder.com - Database of job openings from hundreds of employers across the U.S. and around the world (Asia, Canada, India, UK)
  • CareerOne - Employment Opportunities in Australia
  • CIEE (Teach Abroad) - Teach abroad in selected countries
  • Cultural Vistas - Internship and Exchange programs around the world
  • Cultural Ambassadors in Spain - The English Language and Culture Assistants provides university students and graduates, native speakers of English, with the opportunity to work in Spain supporting English teachers.
  • Electronic Embassy - Guide to foreign embassies in Washington, D.C.
  • Employment Guide - Database listings of job opportunities worldwide through key word search
  • Euro Jobs - Resource database for jobs in Europe
  • Eurograduate - Information on jobs and opportunities in Europe
  • Global Careers - Job listings and employers with a worldwide perspective. The site is run by a recruitment agency that specializes in international employment
  • Go Abroad - Job and work programs abroad
  • GOINGLOBAL - Information on resumes/CV’s, work permits, employment trends and job opportunities in the country of your choice.
  • Interaction - A network of organizations working in international development. Look out for internship opportunities on their homepage
  • InterExchange - Work, Internship, and Volunteer Abroad programs around the world
  • International Research and Exchanges Board - International non-profit that specializes in global education and development
  • International University of Japan - Information on resumes and cover letters for Japanese & non-Japanese employers, including Rirekisho traditional Japanese form of a “resume”)
  • LanguageCorps - Opportunities to teach English abroad
  • My World Abroad - Guide for studying, interning, volunteering, and working abroad
  • Novoresume - 5 Ways Recruiting Is Different in Europe
  • Overseas Job Web - Features overseas jobs and international employment opportunities
  • Peace Corps - Volunteer program run by the US government; work is generally related to social and economic development
  • Prospects - Lists entry-level and graduate-level job opportunities in the U.K.
  • Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) - The Teaching Assistant Program in France offers the opportunity to work in France for 7months, teaching English to French students of all ages
  • The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) - Provides opportunities to teach foreign language education at Japan’s local government offices, Boards of Education, elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools
  • United Nations - Information on UN programs, employment and internship opportunities
  • United States Department of State - Information about federal career opportunities
  • United States Department of State - Information about teaching in US Overseas Schools
  • World Teach - Non-profit NGO that provides volunteer teachers to low and middle-income countries
  • WWOOF - WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community.