Landing an international job

Landing an international job

To get an international job, you need international work experience. How do you land that first gig? Start here to break out of the Catch-22.


If you have a few stints abroad under your belt, and some solid work experience at home, how can you convince an employer you are up to the task of an overseas job?

This section looks at several sectors where there are international jobs: international development and humanitarian work, health and medical fields, law, business, media and communications, travel and tourism. Find out about the type of work available, the qualifications, experience and skill sets that are required - and get advice for breaking into each of these fields. Meet people who work in each sector, who share their top tips and expert advice.

Finally, in the Toolbox you will find self-assessment quizzes, international job listings, pre-departure checklists, packing lists and more.

 

Globetrotter profiles

Globetrotter profiles

Meet people working overseas, from seasoned pros who to young professionals on their first assignment. Hear about how their journeys, how they got their positions - and their advice for others seeking to do something similar. Browse the profiles below, or narrow them down by sector, degree, country or region.

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Sectors

Sectors

Overviews of sectors offering international work, along with the jobs available and how to get your foot in the door.

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Tools

Tools

Get down to the nitty-gritty with self-assessment quizzes, cost comparison spreadsheets, pre-departure checklists, packing lists and more.

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About

Careers for Globetrotters is produced by Verge Magazine.

Verge believes in travel for change. International experience creates global citizens, who can change our planet for the better. This belief is at the core of everything we do.

Since 2002, Verge has produced quality resources and events to help people experience the world in a meaningful way, through opportunities to study, work and volunteer abroad.

Acknowledgements

This project was made possible in part with the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation and with the participation of the Government of Canada.

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