Diversifying your job search strategy is always a good idea. Here are some tips and tricks for our globally minded job seekers!
Tips
- Look up visa information for the countries of interest
- Look at global/multinational companies career sites to see if they have filters for different countries or different sites all together
- Ask someone who is from your country of interest for their top job search tips and sites
- Many US citizens living abroad call themselves ex-pats and use that term when searching for websites about life abroad.
Tools
Take a look at a few of our technology resources to help you get started!
Interstride
- Find jobs and internships in 80+ countries and explore our Comprehensive Country Guides—perfect for students considering international opportunities.
- Visa and immigration resources to help you plan your move
- Connect with classmates, alumni, and peers worldwide
- Access curated links and sites on cost of living, healthcare, travel advisories, culture, jobs, immigration, and networking
- Discover communities like InterNations, built by expats to support cultural exchange, friendship, and professional connections across the globe
- Access Interstride using your AU Information
Careernomics/MBA-Exchange
- Explore detailed Country Guides packed with everything you need to launch your global career.
- Visa and job information for 40+ top destinations
- Hiring trends and regional recruiting data Insights into job markets, work culture, and immigration rules
- Salary ranges, tax info, and résumé advice
- Compare U.S., U.K., and Dutch employers visually
- Learn about local cultures with the Culture Compass
- Discover 2,500+ featured employers in our Global Directory
- Undergrad and MS students: Access Careernomics
- MBA Students: Access MBA-Exchange
Other Online Job Platforms
- Major job board with listings in many countries and industries, plus company reviews
- Focuses on jobs, internships, and volunteer positions abroad, with guides and matching tools.
- Great for teaching and working holidays, with user reviews and career tips.
- AboutJobs.com Network of Sites
- Dedicated to tech professionals, featuring vetted jobs and relocation support
- Aggregate jobs worldwide, allowing easy search by country
- Jobs in nonprofits, major international organizations, NGOs, government, development, and social impact
- Remote jobs around the world
- For jobs in European countries, including relocation resources for qualifying job seekers.
- Expats’ hub offering job postings, forums, and relocation advice
- For jobs in Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong)
