The National Association of Colleges and Employers reports that 41% of employers across the globe are finding it more difficult to fill jobs, specifically openings for sales representatives, skilled manual trades people and technicians in the areas of production/operations, engineering and maintenance, according to results of Manpower Inc.’s annual Talent Shortage Survey. This survey also lists the top 10 “hot jobs” as reported by 37,000 employers across 27 countries.
If you are adventurous, love learning and experiencing different cultures and willing to relocate, you might just improve your chances of finding employment related to your area of interest. When planning your job search, keep in mind that there are very good opportunities in other countries. The links below will help you to identify relevant resources and you will also find helpful tips on how to manage the process of relocating to another country.
UMBC’s Center for Global Engagement can help you with the processing of your visa, and the UMBC Study Abroad Office is familiar with the special situations you face and can help you to understand the rules and regulations regarding your Visa status and your employability. Both are located in the Administration building, Room 224.
GoinGlobal
Extensive database of country and city guides, plus an international job board.
GENERAL INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT
- Council on International Educational Exchange – temporary work abroad opportunities for students and recent graduates (fees required)
- Overseas Jobs – jobs database, web job search resource links
- Escape from America – Jobs Overseas – job index, embassy directory, world press information
- International Work Camper
- International Career Employment Center – view “Hot Jobs This Week”
- Electronic Embassy – information on all foreign embassies in D.C.
- Travel Tips
HISPANIC LANGUAGES/CULTURES
- Mexico OnLine – Job listings
ASIAN LANGUAGES/CULTURES
- O-Hayo Sensei – teaching english in Japan
- Asian Development Bank
- Work in Japan.com
EUROPEAN LANGUAGES/CULTURE
- ExecLine – jobs in the UK and France
TRANSLATION
- American Translators Association
- National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators – FAQs and links to other sites
TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD
- International Schools Services – well known organization that offers placement services and organizes conferences (registration fee required); for certified teachers only
- JoyJobs.com – teaching jobs overseas, international teaching jobs, insider information
- Transitions Abroad
- U.S. Department of State Careers – Contact information, job hunting links
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS/BANKING/TRADE
- World Bank – see the “For Job Seekers” section
- International Bureau of Chambers of Commerce
- Export-Import Bank of the US – see “Job Opportunities” under “Get in Touch”
- International Monetary Fund – see “About” and “Job Opportunities”
- Organization of Woman in International Trade – job bank for members- must join as a member for access
- Asian Development Bank
INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT-RELATED EMPLOYERS
- US Immigration and Naturalization Service
- United Nations – under “General Information” you’ll find employment opportunities
- Peace Corps
- U.S. State Department – US companies abroad, also see “Services” and “Career Opportunities”
- UN System of Organizations
ADDITIONAL LINKS
- CareerJet Worldwide – search by country and city
- JobPilot.net (now Monster.com)- European Careers
- OverSeasJobs.com – international job opportunities
- Foreign Policy Association
- Executive Planet – tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing business worldwide
- International Trade Administration
- The World Bank
- World Economic Forum
- World Trade Organization
- College Journal (Wall Street Journal) – global careers
- Tales from a Small Planet