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Listings and Information for Multiple Countries

International Career Employment Weekly - 500 current international job vacancies each week, including hundreds of international development jobs. Students and alumni must call 258-3325 for User ID and Password which changes weekly.

International Internships - An online version of a book that details over 500 international internships and volunteer opportunities. The book is not searchable, but is in alpha order by organization. Students and alumni must call 258-3325 for User ID and Password.

Careers in World Affairs - Foreign Policy Association global jobs board. Thousands of global organizations participate, including NGOs, international nonprofit and relief organizations, think tanks, and policy organizations.

Escape Artist - Includes links to job listings, cultural information, travel information, and a variety of other links pertinent to people wishing to live outside the U.S.

GoAbroad - Can search for study abroad, internships, language schools, volunteer opportunities, teaching, jobs abroad, and adventure trips. Also offers country specific travel guides and tools such as rail pass information and student id cards.

Transitions Abroad - Lots of information for those wanting to work, study or travel abroad. Includes listings of programs offering opportunities as well as a classifieds section. Hard copies of the Transitions Abroad magazine are available in the Career Services library.

4International Careers & Jobs - Choose your country of interest to find links in 18 different categories such as job boards, companies, internships, temporary, government, and newspapers. The site also lets you know whether or not the services offered by the linked organizations are free to use.

Monster Global Gateway – Browse jobs by international location, industries and professions as well as by seniority level (entry, mid-management, executive).

OverseasJobs.com – Search job database and post resume online for full time and summer job opportunities.

Global Placement - Search placements by country, industry sector and level of work (internship, apprenticeship, volunteer, full-time.)

Volunteer & Development Listings

GVI - This organization offers field work experience and work in the fields of education, research, conservation, environmental management and wildlife research.

DevNetJobs - International development and consultancies offer listings on this site, probably more useful to graduate students and alumni. Although some listings are available online and via email, membership is required to gain access to the complete listings available.

Universal Giving - Partners with several organizations for volunteer opportunities locations around the world. Searchable database by geographic area and area of interest.

Global Volunteer Network - A private NGO based in Wellington, New Zealand. GVN has volunteer positions available through partner organizations in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, Romania and Uganda, among others.

Oneworld.net – Access jobs and volunteer opportunities in human rights, environment, and sustainable development.

Foundation for Sustainable Development - Internships, GradCorps, ProCorps programs in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Nicaragua, Peru and Uganda working on international and community development.

Peace Corps - Goals are to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women; promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served; promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

World Vision – A worldwide Christian partnership offering paid and unpaid opportunities for relief and development projects.

Cross-Cultural Solutions - Operates international Intern Abroad programs in 10 countries with start dates year-round, and lengths-of-stay from 2-12 weeks. Interns can focus on Health, Education or Social Services. Partial scholarships are available through Career Services; contact us for further information.

Center for Cultural Interchange - Language study, volunteer projects, and internships in over 20 countries around the world. Programs run all year round, and the majority of experiences focus on the homestay experience.

Best Bets for Volunteering Abroad - University of California at Irvine provides a good collection of links to organizations that place Americans and others in volunteer positions abroad.

ESL & Teaching

Teaching Assistantship Program in France - Sponsored by the French Embassy Cultural Services. Teach English in France for 6-9 months.

Best Bets for Teaching Abroad - From UC Irvine. Links to dozens of programs abroad that offer individuals the chance to teach overseas.

Dave's ESL Cafe - "The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"

ESLJOBS.com - Search by region of the world to browse jobs teaching English as a Second Language.

ESL Jobs World - Search by region. Free to search and to receive jobs via email.

English International - Information and advice on teaching English overseas.

Office of Overseas Schools - Includes listings of schools, training programs, and employment opportunities.

US Department of Defense Schools - Web sites, email and contact information for Department of Defense schools and offices.

The Educational Vacancies Web Site - Job search site for multiple types of education opportunities in Great Britain.

World Teach - Program founded at Harvard in 1986 that places volunteers in teaching positions around the world.

Footprints Recruiting Incorporated - An ESL teacher placement site.

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) - International exchange and foreign language program held throughout Japan.

O-Hayo Sensei - In its 15th year of twice-monthly publication, the free electronic newsletter reports the best currently available English teaching positions in Japan.

PlanetESL - Provides information, resources and placement assistance for ESL teaching in Korea.

NGO Sites

OneSite Europe - An online directory of NGOs and development organizations around the world (not just Europe).

The NGO Cafe - NGO Café was set up on the Internet as a meeting place for NGOs to discuss, debate and disseminate information on their work, strategies and results.

NGO Global Network – This site is the home page for our global NGO community (Non-governmental organizations associated with the United Nations).

NGO Net - An electronic networking resource for nongovernmental organizations in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

NGO Worldline - A place on the Web for and about the international community of non-governmental organizations (organized by country and region).

Chambers of Commerce

Organizations that represent joint business interests of the partner countries, chambers of commerce can offer valuable information about cultural exchange and internship experiences, as well as help identify organizations that may be prospective employers

United States-Austria Chamber of Commerce http://www.usaustrianchamber.org/

Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce http://www.belcham.org/

British-American Business Council http://www.babc.org/

American Chamber of Commerce-People's Republic of China www.amcham-china.org.cn/

Czech-North America Chamber of Commerce http://www.ccrcc.net/

Danish-American Chamber of Commerce http://www.daccny.com/

Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce http://www.finlandtrade.com/

French-American Chamber of Commerce http://www.faccnyc.org/

German-American Chamber of Commerce http://www.gaccny.com/

Ireland Chamber of Commerce in the United States http://www.iccusa.org/

Italy-America Chamber of Commerce http://www.italchamber.org/

Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce http://www.luxembourgbusiness.org/

The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in the United States http://www.naccse.org/

Portugal-U.S. Chamber of Commerce http://www.portugal-us.com/

The American-Scandinavian Foundation http://www.amscan.org/

Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce http://www.spainuscc.org/

Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce http://www.sacc-usa.org/

American Turkish Council http://www.americanturkishcouncil.org/

United Kingdom

UK Jobs - Online recruitment and HR service provider specialising in management, professional, technical and graduate positions.

Guardian Jobs - Job listings from The Guardian, a UK newspaper.

Public Sector Careers - Listings in the UK for jobs in the public sector.

Irish Jobs – Ireland’s leading recruitment website.

Ireland Jobs - Goal of the site is to provide jobseekers with a database of all jobs advertised online in Ireland.

reed.co.uk – A database of temporary jobs and employment information for the UK, Ireland and Scotland.

Live-In Jobs – Live-in jobs for backpackers from the U.S. - seasonal employment all over the Scotland, England & Wales

Mountbatten Internship Program - Twelve-month post-graduate business internships in London for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree.

Go Jobsite – Job search site in UK.

jobs.ac.uk – Research, Science, Academic, Teaching and Management jobs and studentships in the public and private sector.

Working in the UK - This site aims to provide clear information about the various routes open to Foreign Nationals who want to work in the United Kingdom.

Europe

Paris-Anglo.com - A comprehensive site for work, play, study, and other pursuits in France. Click on "Work" to link to directories of companies in France.

FUSAC – France USA Contacts is a magazine offering personal classified ads and advertisements to anyone interested in traveling, working, or living in France.

French American Chamber of Commerce - French American Chamber of Commerce arranges yearlong and summer internships in France. Look for notices for their on-campus visit.

CDS International - Specializes in placement in Germany and has opportunities in commerce and business.

Germany-USA Career Center - Search a focused German American Job Database and post your resume. This site is the first address for many companies and their recruiters in the German American job market.

Jobs for German Speakers - From Wayne State University, links to jobs in the US and Germany that require German language skills.

Eurograduate Live - Contains an up-to-date careers database featuring thousands of opportunities across Europe. There's also advice on career planning and how to write resumes and complete job applications in other countries.

EuroJobs - Search jobs in Europe by country and industry. Free CV posting.

The Well - Search jobs and get job hunting advice for employment in Russia.

Africa

AfricaJobs.net - Contains permanent and contract jobs. Also links to jobs in other regions of the world.

Asia

Asian American Net A collection of regional and country-specific materials. Each country on the Asian continent is listed under one of the five regional groups, i.e., Central Asia, East Asia/Far East, Middle East/West Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Career Cross Japan - Jobs in Japan for bilingual Japanese and English speakers, plus an invaluable resource for foreigners Living and Working in Japan.

Rikunabi - Provides employment information and career fair information exclusively for job seekers who are fluent in Japanese, English and/or other languages and are studying outside Japan. (Site is in Japanese.)

Jobs in Japan - Job listings and other Japan links. ESL, information technology, bilingual, and entertainment jobs.

Jobba.net - Jobs for people who seek employment where Japanese language skills are required. Offering a job search, resume posting, and a free job alert service.

Tokyo Connections - Reviews job resources covering the whole of Japan, as well as opportunities for Japanese speakers overseas. You'll find classified ads, lists of current job openings, info on executive search firms and teaching English, working holiday programs and more.

Naukri.com - "India's Number 1 Job Site"

Central & South America

laborum.com - One of the largest job sites in the Pan American region, operating in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and others. Job-seekers can search thousands of job postings and control the degree of confidentiality given your personal information. (Site is in Spanish)

Australia & New Zealand

Career One Australia - Web site containing job listings, links to Australian newspapers, and other useful job search tools.

Working In - Helps you to find jobs with Australia and New Zealand's leading companies. All employers profiled are looking for skilled and professional people to join their organization.

SEEK is Australia's self-professed "leading employment website with thousands of jobs online". This site contains company profiles as well as job listings.

Australian Job Search - A great site that allows you to search easily by region and field of employment.

Byron Employment Australia - Extensive job search site, including special text and links for overseas candidates.

AIFS - AIFS provides the necessary work documents and practical information on finding work and housing in Australia for up to 4 months. There is no requirement that you be a current student to receive assistance.