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ABOUT THESE WEBSITES:
Career Services does not own or maintain the websites listed below.
We provide links as a service to Virginia Tech students and alumni. Links to sites external to the Career Services website open in a new browser window. You should read the fine print in any job search website you visit.
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  General / multi-nation  |  Nation or region specific

Also see: General sites. Many have international search features.
Related: ESL jobs in Education: International & Language Instruction
  Nonprofit / Social & Human Service / International Service and Development

Virginia Tech resources & events
Education Abroad office at Virginia Tech
Resources primarily for study abroad; includes some information about work abroad.
Going Global for Virginia Tech students and employees
Extensive resources for the international job or internship search!
Career Services pays a fee for access to this site, so ACCESS is ONLY for currently-enrolled VT STUDENTS and EMPLOYEES.
REQUIRES VT PID and PASSWORD.
IAESTE at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is one of the 25+ colleges and universities in the U.S. with an IAESTE local committee, according to the IAESTE United States website. See universities with local committees, including VT, and how to join.
  Pamplin College of Business study abroad resources
Peace Corp office at Virginia Tech
 
EVENTS:

Education Abroad Fair
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
10am-4pm
Drillfield
Sponsored by Virginia Tech Education Abroad Office. See their website to find any future events and info.

 
General / multi-nation
AIESEC
Helps students find amazing international internship opportunities. ... Build international cooperation and understanding, making the world a better place.
Association for International Practical Training - offers opportunities for American citizens to receive on-the-job training abroad and offers non-American citizens the chance to receive on-the-job training and experiential education in the U.S.
BUNAC (British Universities North American Club) - work / travel programs for students and young people.
Center for Civil Society International - mainly for those seeking public service jobs in, or related to, the countries of the former Soviet Union or Central and Eastern Europe.
EscapeArtist.com - see jobs overseas.
Global Service Corps (GSC) - cultural immersion service-learning opportunities in select countries; primary project areas are environment, health, education.
Global Volunteer Network - places volunteers in educational, environmental and community aid programs and projects in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, Thailand, and Uganda.
GoAbroad.com - study abroad, language schools, overseas internships, international volunteer positions, teach abroad, jobs abroad, etc.
Going Global for Virginia Tech students and employees
Extensive resources for the international job or internship search!
Career Services pays a fee for access to this site.
ACCESS ONLY for currently-enrolled VT STUDENTS and EMPLOYEES. REQUIRES VT PID and PASSWORD.
IAESTE: International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience - founded in 1948; paid internships in engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural/physical sciences, architecture, and agricultural science; 80 member countries.
Join IAESTE United States to be eligible to apply for many opportunities around the world.

IAESTE at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is one of the 25+ colleges and universities in the U.S. with an IAESTE chapter, called a local committee. See universities with local committees, including VT, and how to join.

iHipo = International High Potential network
Jobs and internships in many nations.
Site quote in "about us": "iHipo is a social network that connects students and young professionals with international employers. It serves as a platform for peer-to-peer communication and recruiting."
InternAbroad.com - on GoAbroad.com
International Cooperative Education (ICE)
Founded 1971. Paid internships in Europe, Australia, Asia and South America. Wide variety of opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors. The program founder has offered information sessions at Virginia Tech in Nov. 2008 and Feb. 2009. (If future info sessions are held, you can find them in events by searching on the ICE program name.)
International IT Jobs
Jobs listed by country and IT specialty.
Intrax Intern Abroad.com
Summer and extended (3-12 month) internships in a variety of fields.
Fee-based program includes accomodations, insurance, training and other support services. Read website for complete information.
Sponsor quote: "Professional career development program focused on providing students with practical work experience and global skills training in major economic centers overseas: London, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Tokyo, and Costa Rica."
JobsAbroad.com - on GoAbroad.com.
OverseasJobs.com - international job opportunities for professionals, expatriates and adventure seekers.
The Riley Guide - International Job Opportunities is a very comprehensive list of web sites and advice. (We have not attempted to duplicate here all the listings you'll find in The Riley Guide.)  RECOMMENDED!
TeachAbroad.com - on GoAbroad.com.
TopJobs.Net - Jobs in Ireland, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, U.K.; and international jobs.
VolunteerAbroad.com - on GoAbroad.com
 
Nation or region specific (alpha list)
Regardless of whether or not your nation/region is listed below, also see the general, multi-nation sites listed above.
 
Asia / Pacific Rim
Rikunabi - "Japan's largest and most popular job-search website for university students. Rikunabi has over 6,000 companies' entry-level job postings and over 600,000 students registered."
International Computer Professional Associates - jobs in Japan, U.S. West Coast and other Pacific Rim locations.
 
Australia
Byron Employment Australia
CareerOne.com.au - employment in Australia and New Zealand.
HigherCareers.com
Academic, post-doc, research and other positions in higher education; most job listings in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
Jobaroo.com
Job opportunities for students, graduates and travellers in Australia across industries such as medical/nursing, engineering, architecture, teaching, town planning, interior design, agriculture, farm work, hospitality, and more.
MyCareer.com.au - jobs in Australia.
NowHiring.com.au - jobs in Australia, including freelance jobs; site launched October 2005.
Wages.com.au - wage and employment information for Australia.
 
Belgium
JobsCareer.be
 
Canada
CanadaJobs.com
CareerKey.com
Job Bank / Human Resources Development Canada
 
China  (see Asia / Pacific Rim above)
 
Czechoslovakia
Last website listed contained non-English text. While the site might be useful to those fluent in the language used, we are not able to evaluate whether it is appropriate to list and link the site.
 
Ireland
CareerJet.ie
EmployIreland.com
IrishJobs.ie
Jobsearch.ie
For Jobs throughout Ireland; jobs in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway
RecruitIreland.com
 
Hong Kong  (Also see Asia / Pacific Rim)
HKJobs.com
 
Japan
O-Hayo Sensei
The newsletter of teaching jobs in Japan
WorkinJapan.com
 
Malaysia
JobStreet.com Malaysia
 
Mexico
(last website listed is now not found)
 
New Zealand
HigherCareers.com
Academic, post-doc, research and other positions in higher education; most job listings in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
JobStuff.co.nz
Seek - jobs in New Zealand
 
Russia
Russia and East European Institute Employment Opportunities
Service of Indiana University. Internships and jobs.
 
United Kingdom
Academic Jobs in the UK
CareerJet.uk
GoJobSite.co.uk
JobRapids.co.uk
JobServe.com
Must select UK; website URL does not change, so there is no way to link directly to the UK section of the website.
HigherCareers.com
Academic, post-doc, research and other positions in higher education; most job listings in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
Higher Education and Research Opportunities (HERO) in the United Kingdom
PriceJamieson Recruitment Consultants
PublicSectorCareers.org
Promotes career opportunities in the UK public sector. Job seekers can search a broad range of council jobs, NHS jobs, education jobs, housing jobs and charity jobs. With over 55 different public sector categories there are vacancies on the site to suit all job seekers needs.
TopJobs.co.uk
Work gateways
Provides employment and advice for those travelling to the UK
           
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