There are a variety of ways to go abroad or away after you have graduated. Even on a tight budget, work, volunteer, internship, and teaching English abroad opportunities are readily available to you. The information below is intended to provide you with ideas to help you consider which option is best for you. However, before researching any opportunity, consider the following:
- What do you hope to gain from the experience?
- Where do you want to go?
- Would you like to utilize any language skills? Are you proficient enough to work in that language?
- How long would you like to stay abroad or away?
- How important is it to be paid? Can you support yourself financially?
- How will the experience relate to longer-term academic or career goals?
- What type of working visa, if any, is required?
International Post-Graduate Opportunities
Organizations and Resources
The following list is not exhaustive, and inclusion does not imply endorsement.
- AIESEC – An organization that partners with global businesses to place students and recent graduates with international internships.
- 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
- 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
- Intern Abroad – Searchable database of internships overseas.
- 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”)
- International Volunteer Programs Association – Provides guidance on choosing a quality volunteer program.
- My World Abroad – Guide for studying, interning, volunteering, and working abroad
- 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.
- United Nations – Information on UN programs, employment and internship opportunities
- United States Department of State – Information about federal career opportunities
- 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.