Within
a short time after finishing at UVM, many of our graduates strike out
for far-flung corners of the world. They have a number of distinct
advantages, including language abilities, a strong liberal arts
education, and even connections and concrete work opportunities because
of a previous study abroad experience or efforts made before they left.
Getting work abroad typically takes careful thought and strategizing, an adventuresome spirit, and extra effort and persistence. Every year, GRS organizes a panel for students interested in work opportunities abroad, so stayed tuned to this website where we will announce the date and time of this event.
Whether you are planning a long-term career abroad, or simply looking for a way to spend a few months or a couple of years in a paid job or volunteering abroad, the UVM Career Services office and GRS faculty advisors can offer useful advice. We encourage you to begin thinking early about your post-graduation plans, if only so that you can take full advantage of the amazing resources here on campus that are ready to assist you.
UVM Career Services (http://www.uvm.edu/~career/) Make an appointment with a counselor and peruse their listings of jobs and internships, some of which are international.
Monster.com http://content.monster.com/GetTheJob/factor/12/home.aspx The “Career Advice†section of the website often has useful perspectives and advice on getting work abroad. Their “Student Checklist for Work Abroad†(http://content.monster.com/articles/3471/18392/1/factor/12/home.aspx) is especially helpful. Monster.com also has a useful page on Internships Abroad (http://content.monster.com/articles/3471/19180/1/factor/12/home.aspx)
Transitions Abroad (http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/index.shtml) The Transitions Abroad website is an excellent resource for finding work abroad. We recommend that you obtain a copy of their excellent resource book Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas.
Network for Living Abroad (http://www.liveabroad.com/articles/jobfinding.html) Run by expats for expats, this site has a useful discussion on finding work overseas.
Click here to see a list of recent UVM Russian Language and Russian Area Studies graduates and their careers.
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