International Business

How do I get an internship abroad?

GoinGlobal Find country-specific career and employment resources, such as job posting sites, work visa info, Country-specific resume/CV guidelines, interview, and cultural advice, employment outlook/industry trends, professional and social networking groups.

GoinGlobal must be accessed from on campus. To access off-campus, please follow the directions below to make an account.

To Make an Account:

Use this link to access GoinGlobal from any computer on campus.
Once you have made an account from a campus computer, you can access it from any computer on or off campus.

Click here for more information on this resource.

St. Olaf Internships Database: search by country to see where Oles have interned abroad in the past.

I’d like to work abroad right after graduation, how do I do that?

Questions to consider about working abroad:
Why and what am I hoping to gain from this experience?

Your answer to your overall goals will help you answer the following questions and clarify the best strategies for your search.

How long I’d like to work abroad? Short term or long term work?
Which country or region are you interested in?
- Would you like to gain/practice a language skill?
Research work visa info: While U.S. citizens can travel to many countries without a visa, you may need to obtain a visa in order to work legally. Once you narrow down your location preferences, use GoinGlobal’s country guides to research work visa requirements or check with the embassy of the country you wish to work in.
Consider doing a semester abroad program to build a local network, and you may also be able to take advantage of your exchange university’s career services and on-campus recruiting process to help you land a position after graduation.
Search St. Olaf’s LinkedIn Alumni page, keywords “International Business” or use the St. Olaf Online Alumni Directory (search by country) to find alumni working abroad.
Consider teaching English abroad: Teaching English abroad programs has a wide range of location options and maybe a good option for you if you are looking for support in finding a position as well as securing visas. They can also be excellent opportunities for a “foot in the door” to contacts and connections.
Multinational Companies’ Global Rotation Programs
7 Companies with Amazing Office Rotation Programs
Global Internship Program | KPMG
PwC International Internship Experience
EY – Global Student Experience
Coloplast Global Graduate Programme
Anheuser-Busch Global Trainee Program
Global Organizational Leadership Development Program | Avery Dennison
Global Rotational Program | SAP
Voyage Global Leadership Development Program | Marriott

How can I gain relevant skills and competencies while in MN?

Build your knowledge and expertise for specific international markets
Build your cross-cultural communication skills
Build your network with international business professionals

Other helpful resources:

MN Trade Office Event Calendar post events related to international trade. Check their list of events to learn about specific international markets and for networking opportunities with other international business professionals
GlobalMN
French American Chamber in Minnesota
German American Chamber of Commerce Midwest – Minnesota Chapter
Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce – North Chapter
Uniworld Online: Search for company information on multinational firms operating around the world:
- U.S. companies listed have a substantial investment in overseas operations–wholly or partially owned subsidiary affiliate or branch.
- Non-U.S. companies (foreign firms) listed have substantial investment within the United States.

International Business

How do I get an internship abroad?

I’d like to work abroad right after graduation, how do I do that?

How can I gain relevant skills and competencies while in MN?

Other helpful resources:

Job Postings

Market/Language Specific Career Fairs

General Job & Internship Search Resources

Professional Organizations