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International Employment

International experience is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the academic careers of Goucher students.  If you're interested in expanding your career search into the international arena, the CDO can help you locate resources and focus on the opportunities appropriate to your experience and goals. Check out the online resources below, or contact the CDO to find out more.

Career Development Office Disclaimer
Goucher College makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed by the Career Development Office, either on the website or in the CDO office. Goucher is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students to research the integrity and safety of the organizations to which they are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or a private party.
This web site also contains links to other web sites not under the control of the Career Development Office and we are not responsible for the contents of any linked site. The CDO provides these links only as a convenience and assumes assume no liability for acts or omissions by third parties or for any material supplied by them.

Useful Links
 
Escape Artist
Includes detailed information on working and living abroad.

Eurograduate
Features thousands of career opportunities across Europe.

Foreign Policy Association (FPA)
International job postings. Also includes articles on international affairs that may affect overseas employment.

Global Career Center
Worldwide job listings.

International Opportunities Websites and Resources
From Michigan State University, this link provides a listing of different resources for researching international experiences (including work, teaching, internship, and volunteer opportunities).

International TEFL Corporation
TEFL (sometimes also referred to as TESOL), means Teaching English as a Foreign Language and a TEFL certificate is the major qualification required to teach English abroad. This site will provide you with information regarding certification, as well as employment opportunities.

Mountbatten Institute
Mountbatten offers skilled, motivated graduates and young professionals the opportunity to pursue a one-year paid internship in London.  Positions are mainly finance based (with large multinational companies), but also include accounting, human resources, marketing and communications, IT, and law.   Interns also pursue a postgraduate qualification awarded by St Mary’s University College, London, with either an MBA degree in International Business Practice or a Postgraduate Certificate in International Business Practice   Following the London year, those who pursued the MBA track may complete the full degree through an intensive semester of academic study in Bangkok, Thailand.  Accommodation is provided in both London and Bangkok.

Monster International
Job database for international job postings.

Overseas Jobs
Information on how to find an international job and job posting site

Peace Corps
Learn information on the Peace Corps program.

Prospects
Information about the overseas job market, cultural issues, visa and language requirements. Search for job vacancies.

The Center for Teaching and Learning in China
In existence for over ten years.  This web site will provide you with information on teaching in China.

Travel and Teach
Information on teaching English as a second language in Korea.

U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Association
The International Trade Association is the largest Federal agency helping U.S. firms compete in the Global Economy.

U.S. Department of State
Learn about opportunities around the world.

U.S. International Trade Commission
The United States International Trade Commission is an independent, quasijudicial Federal agency with broad investigative responsibilities on matters of International trade.

United Nations
The United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN System.

Work Abroad Programs: CIEE
Teaching and other job opportunities overseas

Work Abroad Programs: JET
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program

Worknplay
Job resource for teaching English as a second language in Korea.