The University of Northampton, Student Administration and Services
Working Abroad
Below is a list of websites which we would suggest trying for your research. Inclusion of
these links in no way constitutes an endorsement of their reliability.
Website Comments
AIESEC AIESEC's international student/graduate exchange
www.aiesec.org organisation.
Alliance Board Group Advertises a range of paid internships and teaching
www.allianceabroad.com opportunities in the USA.
Australian Job Search & Job Guide Has a job search facility.
Online
www.jobaroo.com
BOND UK network of voluntary organisations working in
www.bond.org.uk International Development.
British Council Working as a language assistant with opportunities
www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants in over 17 countries.
Chatteris International Graduate Teaching in schools in Hong Kong
Programme
www.chatteris.org.hk
Civil Service Recruitment Gateway The web site of the Cabinet Office's EU Staffing
www.eu-careers-gateway.gov.uk Team. Contains information on the European Fast
Stream, European Commission vacancies and
applications.
Department for International The DFID is the part of the UK Government that
Development manages Britain's aid to poor countries and works
www.dfid.gov.uk to get rid of extreme poverty.
Directory of Development Agencies Directory of development organisations around the
www.devdir.org world.
EF Language Schools International Language schools in Europe, Russia, China and
www.ef.com Ecuador, offers a range of paid positions.
Eldis Information on development policy, practice and
www.eldis.org research, advertises worldwide vacancies.
ELM Provides country guides (there is a cost).
www.labourmobility.com
English First Offers teaching opportunities in China & Indonesia.
www.englishfirst.com
Ethical Careers People and Planet’s Ethical Careers Service.
www.ethicalcareers.org Information on permanent and internship
opportunities.
EURES Employment Service Includes information on finding a job, on living and
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang working in the EEA. Includes database of job
=en vacancies.
Eurograduate Live Includes information on graduate opportunities
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www.eurograduate.com across Europe, advice in career planning and
information on writing European CVs.
Experience Development Advertises jobs, internships & volunteering
www.experiencedevelopment.org positions within international development.
Find a job in Africa Search engine for finding a range of opportunities in
www.findajobinafrica.com Africa.
Frontier A conservation and development organisation, does
www.frontier.ac.uk/gap_year/Overseas_O offer some paid positions abroad.
pportunities/
Global Careers Company Specialises in the recruitment of internationally
www.globalcareercompany.com educated or experienced graduates and skilled
professionals seeking careers within Africa, Asia or
Russia.
HOTJOBSJAPAN A staffing agency in Japan, placing foreign workers
www.hotjobsjapan.net/ in Japanese companies.
I-Hipo Site offering young professionals and students the
www.ihipo.com chance to browse through international job and
internship offers from prestigious employers.
International Association for the Details of international exchange scheme for
Exchange of Students for Technical students.
Experience (IAESTE)
www.iaeste.org
International Civil Service General site about the ICSC.
Commission
icsc.un.org
International Job On-line Online vacancies and careers information site which
www.careers.lon.ac.uk/ijo/ aims to bring together UK educated International
Students (European & Overseas) and Graduate
Employers.
International Jobs Centre Advertises internships and voluntary opportunities
www.internationaljobs.org within international development.
IST Plus Offers work and travel programmes in USA, China,
www.istplus.com/home.html Thailand & New Zealand.
i-to-i Offers teaching jobs abroad.
www.i-to-i.com
Kidon Media Link Provides access to European news media.
www.kidon.com/media-link
Monster UK site for worldwide opportunities.
www.monster.co.uk
OneWorld UK Advertises worldwide jobs within human rights and
www.oneworld.net sustainable development.
Pacific Island Jobs Advertises development opportunities (marine
www.pacificislandjobs.com conservation, climate change, social welfare etc) in
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
PlanetRecruit Advertises worldwide jobs for technology
www.planetrecruit.com professionals.
Prospects Containing extensive information on work and study
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www.prospects.ac.uk abroad, including country profiles.
Reach to Teach Offers FREE ESL (English as a Second Language)
www.reachtoteachrecruiting.com/ teacher job placement services to native English
speakers from around the world.
Recruitment Services Limited Recruitment agencies in Jersey with particular
www.recruitmentservices.co.uk expertise in financial services and legal fields.
Reinvent yourself Advertises paid placements in Australia in General
www.aideabroad.org/work.asp farm work (including horse work), rural hospitality
(restaurants, vineyards’, hotels, retail), domestic or
childcare work. There is also the opportunity to
work & travel, offers internships in a range of
countries.
Saludos Hispanic employment site for bilingual Hispanic
www.saludos.com graduates.
Teach Thailand Offers teaching opportunities in Thailand.
www.teachthailand.co.uk
The British Council - UK This site mostly contains information for foreign
www.britishcouncil.org/ students about studying in the UK, but also has
opportunities for working for the British Council
both overseas and in the UK.
The Dialogue with Citizens and Part of the EURES network and has information on
Business Site study, training, research, finding employment and
www.citizens.eu.int working in European countries.
The International Civil Service Advertises job opportunities within the UN.
Commission
icsc.un.org
The Language Business Multilingual recruitment consultancy offering
www.languagebusiness.co.uk/ temporary and permanent language vacancies in
Europe.
The Paperboy Access to national and regional newspapers in over
www.thepaperboy.com 126 countries.
United Nations A general site on the UN, but with a section on
www.un.org employment opportunities.
VIF The VIF Program is a unique three-year opportunity
www.vifprogram.com/start/ for international educators to advance their
teaching careers in the United States. As a new
teacher, you'll be placed in a full-time job in a
classroom in the USA.
Visa Plus Assistance with legal issues related to gaining
www.visaplus.co.uk employment in another country.
World Service Enquiry Provides overseas placements, information and
www.wse.org.uk careers advice for those who want to volunteer or
work in international aid and development at home,
or overseas in the developing world.
Short Term & Temporary Paid opportunities
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Anglo-Hellenic Teacher Recruitment Employment, training and support for TEFL teachers
www.anglo-hellenic.com in Greece.
Au Pair America Au Pair/nanny programme in the USA.
www.aupairamerica.co.uk
Barretstown Gang Camp Opportunities for work at a camp in Eire for
www.barretstowngc.ie seriously ill children from Europe.
British Antartic Survey British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has a long and
www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacanc distinguished history of carrying out research and
ies/index.php surveys in the Antarctic and surrounding regions.
Provide summer and winter placements for students
interested in this field.
BUNAC Range of working holidays in various countries and
www.bunac.org volunteering/teaching placements.
Camp America Vacation work in USA summer camps.
www.campamerica.co.uk Registrations for summer open the previous
September.
Camp America Working in summer camp in the USA, there are a
www.campamerica.co.uk/ various roles available.
Camp La Jolla A range of summer opportunities in camps that
www.camplajolla.com encourage weight loss and increase fitness; based
in California, USA.
Camp Leaders Working in summer camps in America.
www.campleaders.com
Camp Shane A range of summer opportunities in an American
www.campshane.com camp designed for weight loss.
Canvas Holidays Working overseas on camping resorts – a range of
www.gvnrecruitment.com/ opportunities are available.
CCUSA An international working adventure specialist, offers
www.ccusa.com/ opportunities to work in the summer camps in the
USA with time to travel.
Contact Singapore Details about the Singapore Work Holiday
www.contactsingapore.sg/home/
Council on International Educational Offers seasonal work experience in USA for
Exchange (CIEE) students.
www.ciee.org/
Cultural Care Au Pair Au Pair in America programme.
www.efaupair.com
Disneyland Resort Paris Offers apprenticeship and work placement as well
www.disneylandparis.com/uk/employment as full-time jobs in all posts throughout the
company (up to operations and management).
Esprit Holidays Offers opportunities to work in Ski resorts, Santa’s
www.esprit-holidays.co.uk/ Lapland & adventure holidays.
Gap Advice Independent advice on gap years, for people of all
www.gapadvice.org ages has a search facility for paid work experience.
Julian Krinsky Summer Camps Work as teachers, coaches and counsellors in US
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www.jkst.com summer camps.
Kings Camp Recruits Children’s Couriers for Eurocamp and
www.kcjobs.org/holidayjobs/holidaybreak/ Keycamp Holidays, has resorts in France, Spain
and Italy.
MLS Camps Coaching soccer in the USA.
www.mlscamps.com/employment.shtml
Mountbatten Internship Programme Promotes links between the USA and the UK giving
www.mountbatten.org graduates opportunities to gain practical and
theoretical business experience.
New Image Camp Camps in America promoting healthy living for
www.newimagecamp.com children.
Overseas Working Holiday Provides worldwide opportunities to work, volunteer
www.owh.com.au/ and travel.
Powder Byrne Seasonal luxury resort or ski work in various
www.powderbyrne.com/resort_staff.php countries.
Season Workers Offers a range of seasonal opportunities in the UK
www.seasonworkers.com/ and abroad.
Thomas Cook Offers a range of overseas opportunities such as
www.thomascookvacancies.co.uk overseas reps, office staff, entertainment staff and
children’s reps.
Work & Volunteer Abroad Provides adventure travel in over 20 countries
www.workandvolunteer.com/ and 50 destinations around the world - gap year,
career break, volunteer work, paid work, teach
English and language assistants.
Careers & Employability Service,
Student Services
Telephone: 01604 892727
Email: careers@northampton.ac.uk
Web: www.northampton.ac.uk/careers
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