Work Abroad
Defining Work Abroad
- Participants are paid
- Positions are most common in non-career related work in the service and tourism sector or teaching English
- Generally do not require the specific skills often necessary for internships
- Not eligible for academic credit or financial aid
Steps to Working Abroad
- Complete the Work, Intern, Volunteer Abroad First Step Meeting
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Think about:
- How long you want to go abroad
- Finding a position independently or going through a work program
- Your finances
- Where you want to go and the type of work you want to be doing
- Goals for working abroad
- Meet with a Learning Abroad Center adviser
- Revise your resume or CV appropriately for the country in which you will be working.
- Apply to a work abroad program
Affiliated Work Abroad Programs
BUNAC (British Universities North American Club)—Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Ireland,
New Zealand
CDS International—Germany, Switzerland
Work and Travel Ireland (USIT)—Ireland
Legal Issues
- US State Department website—Research entry and visa requirements for each country
- IRS website—Investigate tax requirements before you work abroad
Long-Term Work Abroad Options
US Department of State Foreign Service
Foreign Service Specialists and Officers work at over 265 government posts worldwide, including embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions. To learn more about the Foreign Service including the required Foreign Service Written Exam, visit the US Department of State Careers website.
For more information on long-term work abroad click here.
