* Denote a highly recommended resource.
Web sites mentioned on this page list mainly career positions, most of which require previous experience. These sites rarely include listings of exchange programs for work abroad, internships, volunteering or teaching abroad of most relevance to students and recent graduates.
Resources for UM students
Going Global (U-M authentication required)
Website offers employment guides to specific countries and has job listings.
Interstride is a platform that supports international students to search for internships and jobs from employers that sponsor visas, provides access to networking opportunities, and engages in webinars and courses.
International Job Listing Websites
Students must register (free) to access job listings. Search can be restricted to international jobs, as well as to jobs which provide visa assistance. Most positions require previous experience.
Search hundreds of international job opportunities by field or country. Virtually all jobs require previous experience. Most jobs are in engineering and business.
Job listings for academicians. Most positions require a Ph.D. or professional degree. Much of site accessible only to subscribers.
Information about teaching abroad and other types of working abroad, and living abroad. Site links to hundreds of job databases of particular interest to teachers, college students and liberal arts graduates.
* Escape Artist, Escape from America Overseas Jobs Pages
Site links to hundreds of job bank sites listed by country and region. Offers other useful information for anyone working, studying or living abroad.
International Career Employment Center
Publishes two of the best listings of international jobs, International Career Employment Opportunities (weekly) and International Employment Hotline. Subscriptions are available to receive announcements by e-mail.
* NACE- (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
Online magazine. One of the more useful sites for college students and recent graduates; links to campus career centers. Recommended for college students and recent graduates.
Site lists jobs that are open to non-citizens of the target country. It has databases of career positions for specific countries or regions.
National Peace Corps website useful for international career resources of general interest. See UM’s Peace Corps website for other international work and career opportunities.
* The Riley Guide: Resources for International Job Opportunities
Classic guide provides an excellent country-by-country compilation of employment resources on the web.
* U.S. Department of State: About State Department
Links under the Employment section for internship and career opportunities in U.S. government international diplomacy with the State Department, other U.S. government agencies, and international organizations.
* University of Texas at Austin: International Jobs
Provide an overview of international careers and how to plan for one, as well as provide profession-specific and region-specific resources.
* University of Wisconsin-Madison: Go Global! The International Careers Website
An outstanding university-based website with discussions on internships and international careers.
Women In International Security (W.I.I.S.)
W.I.I.S. provides resources for women who are interested in careers in international security. Job announcements via e-mail are available to members.
Other Important Resources
Publishing company that carries books on working abroad and international careers. (Click International under Special Collections).
I.R.S. Tax Information for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad
Essential tax information from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for anyone working.