Working abroad : finding international internships and entry-level jobs. by
https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2006/fall/art01.pdf
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.
Use these resources to generate lists of international companies by industry and country.
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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The following websites are directories of programs and organizations that offer volunteer/internship opportunities abroad.