Study Abroad and International Careers Workshop

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Study Abroad and International Careers Workshop
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Obtaining International Employment

• ? Study Abroad
• ? Make contacts
• - study abroad office
• - professors
• - employers
• - peers
• ? Network
• - direct contact with employers
• - send networking letters
• ? Develop language skills
• ? Research countries of interest

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Obtaining International Employment(continued)

• ? Obtain entry-level employment in companies with
  international
• opportunities
• ? Research all work permits needed for country
• - most countries need visa before leaving the
  United States
• ? Meet with a career advisor
• ? Attend International Workshops
• ? Get involved with international organizations

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Useful Websites

• ? UCF Office of International Studies
• http//www.international.ucf.edu/
• - study abroad and exchange programs
• - scholarship information
• - international links
• ? Goinglobal
• www.goinglobal.com/
• - samples of career guides with country specific
  information including
• interviewing tips, employment trends, top
  industries and job resources
• - useful articles related to international
  employment
• ? IAESTE (International Association for the
  Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)
  Developing global skills in tomorrows technical
  leaders
• - Networking opportunities with alumni and
  professional members
• - Testimonials from internship participants
• - Online career center
• - Internship placement and scholarship
  opportunities

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Useful Websites (continued)

• ? Transitions Abroad
• www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/
• - International careers listings and articles
• - Internships
• - Useful links to international topics
• - Tips on finding international jobs and
  working/living abroad
• ? The Riley Guide Employment Opportunities and
  Job Resources on the Internet
• www.rileyguide.com/
• - International Job Opportunities
• - International Info Living and Working
  Overseas

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Career Library Resources

• ? Careers In Travel, Tourism, Hospitality
  Eberts 1997
• ? Directory of Jobs Careers Abroad
  Roberts, Elisabeth 2000
• ? Directory of Websites for International Jobs
  Krannich Krannich 2002
• ? How to Get a Job in Europe Sanborn
  Matherly 1999
• ? International Job Directory Krannich, R
  and C 1999
• ? International Jobs, 5th Edition
  Kocher Segal 1999
• ? Jobs for People Who Love to Travel
  Krannich, R and C 1999
• ? Vacation Works Overseas Summer Jobs
  Woodworth 2001
• ? Work Worldwide International Career
• Strategies for the Adventurous Job Seeker
  Hubbs and Whitmarsh 2000
• ? Work Abroad Hubbs and
  Whitmarsh 2001
• ? Vault Career Guide to International Careers
  Vault Inc. 2004
• ? International Employment Hotline Newspaper
  (intl. job listings internships)

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Examples of International Occupations

• ? Foreign Correspondent
• ? Foreign Diplomat
• ? Foreign Exchange Trader
• ? International Advertising Executive
• ? International CEO
• ? International Economist
• ? International Financial Analyst
• ? International Marketing Specialist
• ? International Student Advisor/Recruiter
• ? International Studies Professor
• ? Journalist
• ? Linguist
• ? Study Abroad Coordinator
• ? Travel Consultant

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Researching International Careers

• ? Occupational Outlook Handbook
• stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
• - nature of work
• - job outlook
• - work environment
• - salary information
• ? Informational Interviewing
• ? Books and Newspapers
• ? Websites
• ? Meet with a career advisor

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UCF Majors to Consider

• ? Political Science - International Studies Track
• ? Business
• ? Foreign Language Education
• ? Humanities
• ? Modern Language Combination
• ? Social Work
• ? Sociology
• ? Art
• ? Anthropology
• ? Journalism
• ? History
• ? French
• ? Spanish

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Choosing a Program

• ? Consider what you hope to gain from the
  experience
• - career enhancement
• - educational goals
• - international travel
• ? Decide on what type of program will benefit
  your goals
• - fieldwork and research
• - classroom work and internships
• - group or independent travel
• ? Participate in study abroad fairs
• - speak with past participants
• - speak to program directors and coordinators