{"id":25726,"date":"2019-08-21T09:47:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T14:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=25726"},"modified":"2025-09-25T13:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:32:12","slug":"international-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/international-business\/","title":{"rendered":"International Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection>\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__wysiwyg panel panel-wysiwyg site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner l-wrapper \">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-section__content \">\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__wrapper site-grid__wrapper-stagger\"\n\t\t\t data-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t data-name=\"columns\"\n\t\t\t data-livetext>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__wysiwyg-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t data-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t data-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t data-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t data-name=\"column_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I get an internship abroad?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/student.interstride.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interstride<\/a>\u00a0is a global career \u00a0tool \u2013 designed to support international and domestic students with relevant career tools for the United States and 130+ countries around the world. \u00a0The platform has many resources designed to help St. Olaf students and alumni be more efficient and productive with job and internship searches, as well as many other career activities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student.interstride.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/handshake.production\/app\/public\/assets\/ck_editor\/original\/b1c120b223be26c45663b745268675e494481dac.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><u style=\"font-size: 16px;\">All Oles:<\/u><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search millions of jobs and internships in the United States and globally.<\/li>\n<li>Support your global career interests with country and city insights with information related to immigration, health, culture, jobs, travel, and more!<\/li>\n<li>Access career planning and networking tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>International Oles:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filter U.S. opportunities by employers who accept OPT\/CPT and provide sponsorship for work visas (e.g. H1b) \u2013 directly in the tool!<\/li>\n<li>Network with other international students and alumni \u2013 both at St. Olaf and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>Access workshops and resources related to immigration for the United States and Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/internship-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf Internships Database<\/a>: search by country to see where Oles have interned abroad in the past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019d like to work abroad right after graduation, how do I do that?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Questions to consider about working abroad:<\/li>\n<li>Why and what am I hoping to gain from this experience?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your answer to your overall goals will help you answer the following questions and clarify the best strategies for your search.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How long I\u2019d like to work abroad? Short term or long term work?<\/li>\n<li>Which country or region are you interested in?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Would you like to gain\/practice a language skill?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>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\u00a0<b>Interstride\u2019s<\/b>\u00a0country guides\u00a0to research work visa requirements or check with the embassy of the country you wish to work in.<\/li>\n<li>Consider doing a semester abroad program to build a local network, and you may also be able to take advantage of your exchange university\u2019s career services and on-campus recruiting process to help you land a position after graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Search St. Olaf\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/stolaf\/people\/?keywords=International%20Business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0Alumni page, keywords \u201cInternational Business\u201d or use the St. Olaf\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stolaf.edu\/apps\/alumni-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Alumni Directory<\/a>\u00a0(search by country) to find alumni working abroad.<\/li>\n<li>Consider teaching English abroad:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/teaching-english-abroad\/\">Teaching English abroad programs<\/a>\u00a0has 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 \u201cfoot in the door\u201d to contacts and connections.<\/li>\n<li>Multinational Companies\u2019 Global Rotation Programs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/blog\/companies-with-office-rotation-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Companies with Amazing Office Rotation Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/home.kpmg.com\/xx\/en\/home\/careers\/graduates\/global-internship-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Internship Program | KPMG<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/gx\/en\/careers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PwC International Internship Experience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_gl\/careers\/student-entry-level-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EY \u2013 Global Student Experience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloplast.com\/about-us\/\">Coloplast Global Graduate Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anheuser-busch.com\/careers\/internships\/global-management-trainee\">Anheuser-Busch Global Trainee Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.averydennison.com\/en\/home\/about-us\/careers\/Early-Career-Development\/EarlyCareerDevelopmentRBIS.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Organizational Leadership Development Program | Avery Dennison\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.com\/about\/careers\/students-graduates\/graduates\/global-finance-rotational-program.html#:~:text=The%20Global%20Finance%20Rotational%20Program%20provides%20talents%20with%20the%20unique,departments%20within%20a%20multinational%20company.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Rotational Program | SAP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/university.marriott.com\/post-graduates\/#section-school-recruiter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Voyage Global Leadership Development Program | Marriott<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I gain relevant skills and competencies while in MN?<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build your knowledge and expertise for specific international markets<\/li>\n<li>Build your cross-cultural communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Build your network with international business professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other helpful resources:<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/deed\/business\/exporting\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MN Trade Office Event Calendar<\/a>\u00a0post 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalminnesota.org\/explore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GlobalMN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faccmn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">French American Chamber in Minnesota<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaccmidwest.org\/us\/subpages-to-link-to\/minnesota-chapter\">German American Chamber of Commerce Midwest \u2013 Minnesota Chapter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naccusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce \u2013 North Chapter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uniworldonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Uniworld Online<\/a>:\u00a0Search for company information on multinational firms operating around the world:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0U.S. companies listed have a substantial investment in overseas operations\u2013wholly or partially owned subsidiary affiliate or branch.<\/li>\n<li>Non-U.S. companies (foreign firms) listed have substantial investment within the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Postings<\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market\/Language Specific Career Fairs<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canada:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careerfaircanada.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Fair Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Japan:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careerforum.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Forum<\/a>; and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/global.mynavi.jp\/conts\/event\/index_en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyNavi<\/a><\/li>\n<li>South Korea:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jobkoreausa.com\/main\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Job Korea USA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Job &amp; Internship Search Resources<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indeed.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glassdoor.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Organizations<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baft.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bankers Association for Foreign Trade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emerging Markets Traders Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/fita---federation-of-international-trade-associations\/\">Federation of International Trade Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/\">International Trade Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncitd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Council on International Trade Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiit.org\/owit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Organization of Women in International Trade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbea.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Small Business Exporters Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid__col -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .site-grid, .site-grid__wrapper -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- site-section__content -->\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1238,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-25726","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1238"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25726"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49775,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25726\/revisions\/49775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}