WHERE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL JOBS?
What is in International Job? International Employer Databases
International Job Listings Country Specific Online Resources
Teaching English Abroad How to Market Yourself?
- Computer programmer/Web Designer
- Copywriter (advertising)
- Cross-Cultural Communications Consultant/Diversity Manager Customs
- Brokers
- Import/Export Manager
- International Banking Loan Officer
- Management Consultant
- Manufacturer's Representative for a Multi-National Corporation
- International Sales/Marketing
- International Public Relations Specialist
- Writer for trade and technical publications.
- International Human Resources/Recruiter
First try to determine which sector best suits your particular interests; skill set; and value system Sample job titles which might involve using foreign language skills include:
Best U.S. cities for International Employment Opportunities:
New York: New York is the hub for many businesses including communications and media (advertising, publishing, etc.), nonprofit organizations, finance, trade, and shipping. Many of the film industry's international offices are located in New York. Many international corporations have offices in NYC as well, and often hire Americans.
Washington, DC: Virtually every agency in the US government has an international division. In addition, Washington is host to a variety of lobbying groups, nonprofit organizations, consultants ("Beltway Bandits"), and think-tanks.
Miami: Miami is a hub for international shipping and trade. Many companies which manufacture their products elsewhere ship through Miami, and have a Miami office. Hershey Foods, for example, is moving their export operation to Miami.
Philadelphia: serves as a major import/export center and also offers international banking opportunities.
Chicago: is the base for several international consulting firms and also has international banking interests.
San Francisco and Los Angeles serve as a major connection to the Far East.
TRANSLATION CAREERS
Translating and interpretation careers require the strongest language skills. Your personality is an important factor when considering a translation or interpretation career. If you enjoy working alone, appreciate careful semantic phrasing, have a good eye for detail and precision, you may want to consider translation. If you're a "people person", think quickly and respond immediately to changes in your environment you should consider interpreting. People with strong translating/interpreting skills can be self-employed as consultants, or may work for: Commercial language schools Publishers Hospitals Foreign firms located in the US Government Agencies Export/Import companies Translation agencies
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & EXCHANGE CAREER OPTIONS
(Teaching Options)
-Teaching a foreign language in a public school (certificate required)
-Teaching a foreign language in a private school (usually no certificate required)
-Teaching at a college or university
-Teaching English as a second language—Dave's ESL Site, www.eslcafe.com
(A terrific source with chats, FAQ's, job center, bookstore, etc. TESOL. Useful information.)
-Working for a professional language institute, such as Berlitz
-American-sponsored private schools abroad
-American college programs abroad
-Foreign study exchange programs
(Advising/Exchange/Administration)*
- Immigration Specialist
- Foreign Student/Scholar/ Advisor/Director
- Foreign Faculty Advisor
- International Admissions/Credentials Officer
- Study Abroad Advisor/Director
- Diversity Counseling/Trainer
-See the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) web site for further Details on these professional career options including some excellent career publications.
GOVERNMENT
The government offers many ways to use your foreign language skills. Be sure to look at local and state government opportunities as well as federal opportunities. Some agencies worth investigating are: Department of State, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice
Typical JOB TITLES for government which might involve using another language:
Border Patrol Agent, Customs Officer, Foreign Affairs Specialist, Foreign Service Officer, Immigration Inspector, Import-Export agent, Intelligence Specialist, International Relations Specialist, Peace Corps Volunteer, Research Assistant, and Scientific Linguist For more information, go to the go federal agency web site and click on career opportunities.
NONPROFIT AND RELIEF/VOLUNTEER AGENCIES
There are now more than 20,000 non-governmental agencies representing educational, health care, economics development and political initiatives within the field of world affairs. Several wonderful web sites that demonstrate these types of relief and social justice options:
- The Peace Corps provides Volunteers with a living allowance that enables them to live in a manner similar to the local people in their community. It also provides complete medical and dental care and covers the cost of transportation to and from your country of service. www.peacecorps.gov/home.html
- Bread for the World- www.bread.org
- Council for World Affairs- www.world-affairs.org
- Just ACT- www.justact.org
-Oxfam International- www.oxfam.org
-International red Cross- www.redross.org/services/intl/
-International Volunteer Programas Association(IVPA) www.volunteerinternational.org (click on the side bar that says "RESOURCES' for an amazing list of possibilities)
-United nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organizations(UNESCO)- www.unesco.org (Click on Partners for links to non-govermental organizations)
- World Vision-www.worldvision.org
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TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Work for an international airline; hotel; tour company or convention & visitor's bureau. Every city in the world has a tourist bureau that has links to a vast array of interesting possibilities. See several useful resources on reserve in Career Resources Room
Working FOR THE UNITED NATIONS (www.un.org/english)
The hiring process is quite bureaucratic. Jobs must be distributed among the many countries participating in the UN. As a result, few opportunities for entry-level employment exist. In general, candidates must have an advanced degree beyond the bachelor's, knowledge of at least one language in addition to English (preferably Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish), and strong professional experience. At least ten years experience is required of most positions. Typical positions include administrators in a variety of fields, civil aviation administrators, development specialists, drug abuse control specialists, economists, engineers, attorneys, management, etc.
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INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION & INTERCULTURAL SOURCES
Free Translation.Com www.freetranslation.com
Provides convenient translation from English into the following eight languages: French, German,Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Intercultural Press www.interculturalpress.com
Order a free catalog of publications on interculrural business protocol and much by emailing Books@interculrural press or calling 1-800-370-2665. Wonderful resources to better understand Cultural protocols for common interview practices.
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For more resources go to:
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/
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United Nations
The United Nations has two headquarters—New York and Geneva—as well as 6 organizations and 29 agencies and programs, including UNICEF, UNESCO, UNDP, IMF, and WHO. For more information, contact each organization separately, as each has its own procedures for hiring interns
Specialized Agencies
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Via delle Terme di Caracalla, 00100 Rome, Italy
Phone: 39-06-57-051 • Fax: 39-06-57-053-152
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
ICAO, External Relations and Public Information Office
999 University Street, Montreal, Quebec H3C 5H7, Canada
Phone: (514) 954 8219 • Fax: (514) 954 6077
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Via del Serafico 107,00142 Rome, Italy 39-6-52-591
International Labor Organization (ILO)
4, route des Morillons, CH-1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland
Phone: 41 -22-799-6111 • Fax: 41 -22-798-8685
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
Phone:44-020-7735-7611 • Fax:44-020-7587-3210
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
700 19th St. NW Washington, DC 20431
Phone: (202) 623-7000 • Fax: (202) 623-4661
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Place des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Phone: 41-22-730-51-11 • Fax: 41-22-733-7256
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Phone: 33-1-45-68-10-00 • Fax: 33-1-45-67-16-90
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Vienna International Centre, Box 300 -l 400 Vienna, Austria
Phone: 43-1-26-026 • Fax: 43-1-26-926-69
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Universal Postal Union (UPU) Union Postalle
Universelle Weltpoststrasse 4, Berne, Switzerland Phone: 41-31-422-211
World Bank
Internship Program Room H4-272
Washington, DC 20433
Phone: (202) 458-5454 • Fax: (202) 522-150Q.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
Phone: 41 -22-791 -21 -11 • Fax: 41 -22-791-3111
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
POBoxlS CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Phone: 41 -22-338-9111 «Fax: 41-22-733-54-28
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
7 bis Avenue de la Paix
CP 2300 1211 Geneva 2
Switzerland
Phone: 41-22-730-8111 • Fax: 41-22-730-8181
Separate Agencies
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Centre William Rappard,
Rue de Lausanne 154
CH-1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland
Phone:41-22-739-51-11 • Fax:41-22-731-42-06
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
POBoxlOO,WagramerStrasse5
A-l 400 Vienna, Austria
Phone:431-2600-0
Fox: 431-2600-7
International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)
Calle Cesar Hicolds Penson 102-A
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Tel: (809) 685-2111* Fax:(809)685-2117
Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Case Postale 2500
CH-1211 Geneva 2 Depot, Switzerland
Phone:41-22-739-8111 • Fax: 41-22-739-7369
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
3 United Nations Plaza, TA-26A
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 326-7000 • Fax: (212) 887-7465
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNGAD)
Palais des Nations
1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Phone: 41-22-907-12-34 • Fax: 41-22-907-00-43
UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
304 East 45th Street, 15th floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 906-6400 • Fax: (212) 906-6705
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
One United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-906-5328'
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
PO Box 30552, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 254-2-621-234 • Fax: 254-2-624-489-90
UN Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)
220 East, 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 297-5000 • Fax: (212) 297-4908
UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Palais des Nations
CH1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Phone: 41-22-917-12-34 • Fax: 41-22-917-80-47
UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Vienna International Centre
PO Box 700, A-l 400, Vienna, Austria
Phone: (00-972-8-677-7333 • Fax: (00-972-8-677-7555
UN University (UNU)
53-70 Jingumae 5-chome
Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
Phone: 81-3-3499-2811 • Fax: 81-3-3499-2828 '
World Food Council (WFC)
Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome, Italy Phone: 39-6-52-251
World Food Programme (WFP)
World Food Programme (WFP)
Via [.G.Viola 68, Parco dei Medici
00148 Rome, Italy
Phone: 39-06-6513 2628 • Fax: 39-06-6513 2840
International Court of Justice
International Court of Justice
Peace Palace, 2517 KJ The Hague, The Netherlands
Phone: 31-70-302-23-23 • Fax: 31-70-364-99-28
For Assistance: (805) 493-3200
