Working abroad : finding international internships and entry-level jobs. by
https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2006/fall/art01.pdf
Use these resources to generate lists of international companies by industry and country.
To access this website, go to DrexelOne. Then click on the Coop and Career Services Tab. Once on that page you will see a link to Going Global in the box for Career Services.
Going Global provides country-specific and American city-specific career and employment information, Country and City Career Guides, H1B Visa information, employer information, internship and job listings within the United States and around the world. Also included are other resources that will help you in a co-op or job search.
There are many organizations that place students with paid or unpaid internships, either for a fee or by application. The following are some of the best out there.
Curriculum vitaes, or CVs, are another name for résumés. Most international companies prefer CVs, which are longer and more detailed than US-style resumes. Internationally located branches of US companies typically still expect a US style resume. Learn more at our Cover Letters, Resumes, and Interviewing LibGuide.
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Did you know that in Japan, the job application or rirekisho is a handwritten two-page form that is purchased from the local stationery store? That in the US, attaching a photo to your resume/cv is a faux pas that tells the employer you do not know the rules? That in Sweden, your resume/cv should be signed by someone who can attest that what you wrote is true? That in Korea, it is important to state on your resume/cv if you are the eldest child in the family? Commerce has gone global, and so have careers. If you want to capitalize on rapidly expanding opportunities outside your native land, this unique, comprehensive guide gives you the knowledge you need to make your very best impression anywhere in the world. Experts from more than forty countries-from Argentina and the Baltics to Saudi Arabia,Thailand, the UK, and the US-share cultural do's and don'ts, business practices, and job-hunting tips and help you create a winning resume tailored to the specific requirements of your target nation.
How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae by
The curriculum vitae, a resume of educational and work background, is essential for undergraduates applying to graduate and professional schools. Now revised and updated, How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae helps readers to analyze their academic career and create the best "academic resume" possible. Features: A new chapter on crafting international CVs Sample CVs, including scannable and international Extensive appendix material with a comprehensive list of action verbs and a bibliography of style books and manuals
The following websites are directories of programs and organizations that offer volunteer/internship opportunities abroad.