1. International Careers 30 Minute Presentation

2. - Instructors background - The objectives of this course: Increase your knowledge of international careers Increase your knowledge of resources, such as career centers, online databases, and alumni networks to get into an international career. Inform you of the specific entry-level international job and internship positions in a variety of fields. Address and reconcile any anxiety about international careers Build your confidence in pursuing an international career. 1.Introduction (3min) 3. Study, intern, work, or volunteer abroad! Acquire proficiency in a non-native (second, or third or fourth..) language You can get experience beyond your undergraduate education as well (SIT, CIEE, Omprakash and many others) 3.How to get an International Career (15min) 4. Further your Education Certificate Programs: Finance, Social Entrepreneurship, Teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, full degrees) International Masters Degree Programs Examples at the Monterey Institute include: 3. How to get an International Career 5. U.S. Federal Government - Domestic jobs with international travel options perspectives: U.S. Federal Government jobs CIA, FBI, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Dept. of Defense, U.S. Military, U.S. Government Contractors 3.How to get an International Career 6. How to research Federal Jobs: USA Jobs.com Federal agency info sessions Your universitys jobs fairs Local recruitment offices (particularly for the military) Follow the agency on LinkedIn 3.How to get an International Career 7. International Organizations - Some examples include: 3. How to get an International Career 8. Regional and Local Organizations - Some examples include: U.S. based organizations such as immigrant resource organizations or organizations for teaching English as a foreign language, etc. 3. How to get an International Career 9. How to research NGO jobs Large search engines/resources Location-specific or field-specific engines/resources 3. How to get an International Career 10. Private Sector jobs: English Teaching Overseas Some examples: JET, DavesESLCafe.com, EF (English First) Google, Connecting Colorado, CareerBuilder searches GoAbroad.com, TransitionsAbroad.com Accenture (for Business students) Follow the agency on LinkedIn 3. How to get an International Career 11. Things to consider about working abroad: Challenges: Work permits/visas (make sure youre working legally abroad) Taxes Expatriate life (expat-life.com, expat.ru) - No 24-hour emergency contact, health crises abroad, vaccinations, safety in general Travel (who pays for it, are you reimbursed, what are the conditions?) Salary/Money: Do you need to pay for your volunteer or intern/work abroad experience? 3. How to get an International Career 12. Resources: Career Services Office at your university Some study abroad offices may help with jobs overseas Some study abroad providers help with jobs overseas Going Global (your university may have a subscription) Your professors other in the profession you want to have LinkedIn: Network! Network! Network! 3. How to get an International Career 13. How do you become a desirable candidate? Great resume and cover letter Personal branding Get more education (even if its not a degree) Spend more time overseas Volunteer in an international context in the U.S. (teach English, be a translator) Get something you can put on your resume, even if its volunteering. 3. How to get an International Career 14. 4. Questions?