Research Guides: Job Searching: Working Overseas

International Job Searching

GoinGlobal (via Handshake)
Going Global provides country-specific and U.S. city-specific career and employment information, Country and City Career Guides, H1B Visa information, employer information, internship and job listings within the United States and around the world.
Note: Access to GoinGlobal is provided via Handshake under Career Center > Resources.

Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
Country information includes 22 categories of interest to travelers including business culture, communications, demographics, money and banking, points of interest, security, society & culture, tips for businesswomen, transportation, and travel essentials.

CIA World Fact Book
A great resource to find basic information on countries around the world.
Salary Expert
Salary Expert offers international salary reports and makes comparisons on salary and cost of living across the globe.
International Job Listing Sites
This site, maintained by the University of California Berkeley Career Center, provides a list of international job and internship search resources.

Uniworld Online This link opens in a new window
Use this electronic company directory to create lists of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries and Foreign Firms Operating in the U.S.

International Taxpayer Info - IRS
Official resources from the Internal Revenue Service on taxes for individuals living, studying, or working overseas.
Numbeo's Cost of Living Index [International Cities]
Compare the cost of living in major U.S. and international cities based on factors including Consumer Price index (CPI) and rent.
Embassy World
EmbassyWorld provides a comprehensive list of contact resources for the world's diplomatic offices. Their database is searchable by both host location and hosted embassy.
OANDA Currency Converter
Quickly calculate and convert currencies from around the world. Also links to mobile apps for on-the-go conversion.
CDC Traveler's Health
Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with current data for each country and current warnings.
International Travel Information (U.S. State Department)
Learn about travel requirements, advisories, and registration with the U.S. Embassy in another country whether visiting or living there as a United States citizen. Also, learn about obtaining your passport, visas, and other required documents.