Annotated Bibliography*: Work Abroad

250 Chinese NGOs. China Development Brief's database of over 200 International NGOs operating in China. August, 2001. (AB 402 2) Also available online at: http://www.chinadevelopmentbrief.com/dingo/

After Latin American Studies: A Guide to Graduate Study and Employment for Latin Americanists. Shirley A. Kregar and Jorge Nallim. Univ. of Pittsburgh Center for Latin American Studies, 2000. Written for Latin American Studies majors, the authors present information on graduate programs, financial aid, job opportunities in international banking, with government agencies and international organizations, and in social science and political research. Additional sections discuss opportunities in translating and interpreting, and in teaching. Addresses are given for Latin American embassies and chambers of commerce and U.S. chambers in Latin America. Available online: http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/publications/after_LAS.pdf

Alternatives to the Peace Corps. Food First Books, 2000. Lists and describes voluntary third-world organizations. (HN49 .V64) AB

The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas. Fourth edition. Hachey, Jean-Marc. Toronto, 2004: Intercultural Systems. 4th ed. Located in the abroad section of the library. This 1,110 page edition contains international career directories, professions to consider abroad, including teaching, international development, law, engineering, and health; information on the international job search including resume and cover letter tips, resources for the international job search and the hiring process; advice on acquiring international experience including short-term overseas programs, study abroad, awards & grants, and internships abroad; international study in Canada and the world's top schools; information on living abroad, learning a foreign language, and re-entry. It also contains an appendices with profiles for international studies in Canada, private sector firms in the U.S., NGOs in the U.S. and NGOs in Europe and the rest of the world. There are contributions from guest contributors and a CD with a searchable index. (HF5382.55.B54) AB

Careers in International Affairs. Maria Pinto Carland, Lisa A. Gihring, eds. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 2003. Designed to explore career options and foster basic understanding of the international career field with chapters on working in the United States Government, international organizations, banking, business, lobbying, consulting, international development, media, nonprofit and educational organizations, and research institutes. (JZ1238.U6 C37 2003) AB

Careers in International Business. Edward J. Halloran. Chicago, IL: VGM Career Books, 2003. (HD2755.5 .H35 2003) AB

Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries. Uniworld Business Publications, Inc. Millis, MA, 2004: Uniworld Business Publications, Inc. 19th edition. This four volume set consists of two parts: Part one is an alphabetical listing of American Corporations with Foreign Operations. Each entry has the company web address and U.S. address and telephone number as well as CEO, IO, HR, employee and revenue information and a brief description of the company; Part two is an alphabetical listing of American Corporations with foreign operations by country. For each country, American companies are listed with the company name, U.S. address and phone number, web address and address and telephone number within that country, as well as a brief description of the company. (HG4538.A1D5 2007) AB

The Directory of Websites for International Jobs: the Click and Easy Guide. Ronald L. Krannich, Caryl Rae Krannich. Impact Publications, 2002. Advice on how to use the internet for conducting an international job search, identifying more than 1,400 websites for launching a global job search. (HF5549.5.E45 K734 2002) AB

Exploring Japan. New York, 2005: Fodor's Travel Publications. What to see, where to stay, where to eat, the basics of getting there and getting around for travel to Japan. Contains sights, history and anecdotes with practial tips and full color maps and photos. (DS805.2.F634 2005) AB

Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad. Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. Reference Service Press, 2002. Entries describe financial aid support for research abroad, and include address, phone, fax, and statement of purpose, eligibility requirements, amount(s) offered, duration, special features and limitations, and deadline. (LB2337.2 .F574) FA

GenXpat: The Young Professional's Guide to Making a Successful Life Abroad. Malewski, Margaret. Yarmouth, ME, 2005: Intercultural Press. From the back cover: "A GenXpat is defined as a member of Generation X, born between 1964 and 1981, who is also an expatriate or expat, that is, one who decides to live and pursue a career abroad. Aspiring GenXpats learn how to: negotiate an expat contract, juggle work and moving logistics, deal with culture shock, build social networks abroad, enjoy dating across cultures, and how to prepare a smooth re-entry back home." (HF5549.5.R47 M345 2005) AB

The Global Resume and CV Guide. Mary Anne Thompson. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2000. This guide provides information on resume/cv formatting for forty individual countries. Also included are helpful Internet sites, interviewing procedures, and cultural advice for each country. (HF5383 .T53 2000) JS

How to Get a Job in Europe. Robert Sanborn, Ed.D. Surrey Books, 2003. Contains sections on the international job search, key employment sectors in the "new" Europe, formatting an international resume, international placement organizations, and summer employment. Separate chapters on each country or area includes information on employment regulations, volunteer organizations, a list of business directories, addresses and phone numbers of American companies in the country, and hotels/resorts employing temporary help. (HF5549.5.E45 M37 2003) AB

International Jobs: Where They Are: How to Get Them. Eric Kocher and Nina Segal. Perseus Books, 1999. Part I discusses career planning for those aspiring to international work and the job search. Part II includes chapters on the Federal government, the U.N. and related organizations, the not-for-profit sector, international business, international communications, teaching and international law. (HF5549.5.E45 S44 2003) AB

International Opportunities Insider Report. Experience network. Ivy Productions, Inc., 1999. Chapter one presents an overview of business overseas with current and future trends. Chapter two discusses the traits and skills, coursework, and internships of benefit to those seeking entry-level jobs overseas. Chapter three describes entry-level positions, the pros and cons of an international job, and typical career paths. Other chapters offer job search tips: resumes, interviewing, and resources for finding job openings. Sixteen companies are profiled with statistics on yearly new hires and professional advancement, descriptions of entry-level jobs, suggestions for interviewing with the organization, and a contact person. (AB 8)

Internships in International Affairs. Career Education Institutes, 2005. Listings include organization and internships description, types of experience offered along with contact names and addresses. (IN 6400/01)

ISS Directory of Overseas Schools 2005-2007. Princeton, NJ, annual: International School Services. This directory lists schools by country including phone, address, web address, fax and email; staff information; information on grade levels, school year, type of school, tuition, fees, boarding options, and enrollment; educational program, language of instruction, special curricular programs, extra curricular programs, sports, clubs, and examinations; and campus facilities. (L900 .I83) AB

The Post-Soviet Handbook. M. Holt Ruffin, Joan McCarter, and Richard Upjohn. University of Washington Press, 1999. Directory lists NGO's active in countries of the former Soviet Union. These include national and international organizations. Entries include description, address, phone and fax numbers, and a contact person. (HS71.F6 P67 1999) AB

Teaching English Overseas: a Job Guide for Americans & Canadians. Jeff Mohamed. English International Publications, 2000. The author provides information on teaching without training, TEFL training programs, preparation for moving overseas, the job market, and the job search. Appendices provide further resources (books, lists of employers, Web sites), international programs, and addresses of schools by global region. (PE1128.A2 M54 2000) AB

Work Your Way Around the World. Susan Griffith. Globe Pequot Press, 2005. A guide for those hoping to find themselves, as well as adventure, on the road. Information includes potential employers, mediating agencies, and useful Web sites, interwoven with the stories of working travelers. (HF5549.5.E45 G74 2005) AB

World Directory of Environmental Organizations. California Institute of Public Affairs, 2001. Directory lists and describes governmental and non-governmental organizations and programs concerned with the protection of earth's resources. These are presented by category ("air quality" through "youth and the environment") and indexed by world geographical regions. (D 8200/1)

*This bibliography represents selected resources in the CWS collection.

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• International Career Employment Opportunities. Carlyle Corp. Biweekly jobs bulletin lists overseas opportunities at all levels.
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