Work Abroad
International careers can be found in many different industries. Federal governments, nonprofits/NGOs, international organizations, business, finance, law and teaching are just a few sectors that offer international careers. Remember that you can have an international career and be based in the U.S.!
Begin your global job search at home
Find ways to connect internationally right here in Colorado. This might include
- Joining an international student organization on campus
- Pursuing academic certificates and programs in international affairs, business, etc.
- Volunteering at local international organizations and nonprofits
- Mentoring an international student
- Participating in local intercultural events, conferences and festivals
- Interning for local international organizations
- Teaching English as a second language for local organizations
- Intern for the State Department or U.S. companies with a global presence
Organizations and resources
- ISSS Pizza & Perspectives
- ISSS International Peer Mentor Program
- International Festival
- with international focus
- Global Business CertificateBusiness majors only
- Graduate Certificate in International Affairs
- International Media Certificate CMDI and IA majors
- Global Environmental Affairs Certificate
- Additional certificates with focuses on specific cultural regions/languages
- international development NGOs
- volunteer opportunities
- Conference on World Affairs
- International organizations by countries/regions, such as
- Search for internships or companies with a global focus
Build your international experience
You can begin to build your experience internationally through a variety of ways, including
- Intern abroad
- Volunteer abroad
- Teach English abroad
- Grad school abroad
Networking is key to finding a job abroad
It’s important to focus on building a relationship with people in the country and industry in which you wish to work. You can do that while traveling abroad and also right here in Colorado.
While abroad
- Reach out to people in your field
- Look for expat groups
- Get to know local people
From Colorado
- Look for CU alums on LinkedIn
- Reach out to contacts you made previously
- Talk to contacts involved with international organizations – Use GoinGlobal to find professional associations or other ways to network
Global job search resources
After you’ve done the above, now it’s time to start looking for positions online while continuing to network.
Global job boards
- GoinGlobal
- worldwide job search
Working holiday visas
- : Australia, Ireland, Singapore, New Zealand and South Korea
- For non-U.S. citizens: