Advice on how to find work in other countries, and the practicalities to consider. HTML Whether you plan to return home after your studies or you want to establish yourself in a different country, this advice gives tips on steps you can take to find a job there. Where to look for opportunities MyCareerHub includes international jobs and internships. Use the location function to filter results by ‘international’: MyCareerHub - Opportunities GoinGlobal covers over 50 countries and major cities. We subscribe so you don’t need to set up your own account. For each country, it includes: employment guides, links to major job sites, jobs and internship listings Sample CVs and cover letters Background information, for example about the cost of living. GoinGlobal (University of Edinburgh login required) Work Abroad initiatives - From the academic year 2023/24 onwards, the UK Government's Turing programme will be funding Study and Work Away activities as the UK's participation in the Erasmus+ programme ends on 31 May 2023: Work abroad The Prospects website has comprehensive advice for a range of worldwide destinations, with information on where you can work, vacancy sources, language requirements, visas and applications: Prospects - Working abroad The GradLink sites are aimed at international students in the UK. They include graduate opportunities and labour market information and cover South East Asia, the Gulf, Canada, Europe, Africa and India: Gradlink Preparation and support Do your research before signing up to anything. Use Platform One, an online community for University of Edinburgh students, graduates and staff, to seek advice from people based in different countries: Platform One Check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice before booking travel: GOV.UK - Foreign travel advice For information about visas and immigration, Immigration departments are the most reliable source. Familiarise yourself with any restrictions and contact the relevant embassy or consulate for further advice. National employment agencies exist for many countries (the UK equivalent is Jobcentre Plus). They often support jobseekers by advertising jobs and providing advice on practical requirements such as registering to pay social security and tax. This article was published on 2024-04-02
HTML Whether you plan to return home after your studies or you want to establish yourself in a different country, this advice gives tips on steps you can take to find a job there. Where to look for opportunities MyCareerHub includes international jobs and internships. Use the location function to filter results by ‘international’: MyCareerHub - Opportunities GoinGlobal covers over 50 countries and major cities. We subscribe so you don’t need to set up your own account. For each country, it includes: employment guides, links to major job sites, jobs and internship listings Sample CVs and cover letters Background information, for example about the cost of living. GoinGlobal (University of Edinburgh login required) Work Abroad initiatives - From the academic year 2023/24 onwards, the UK Government's Turing programme will be funding Study and Work Away activities as the UK's participation in the Erasmus+ programme ends on 31 May 2023: Work abroad The Prospects website has comprehensive advice for a range of worldwide destinations, with information on where you can work, vacancy sources, language requirements, visas and applications: Prospects - Working abroad The GradLink sites are aimed at international students in the UK. They include graduate opportunities and labour market information and cover South East Asia, the Gulf, Canada, Europe, Africa and India: Gradlink Preparation and support Do your research before signing up to anything. Use Platform One, an online community for University of Edinburgh students, graduates and staff, to seek advice from people based in different countries: Platform One Check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice before booking travel: GOV.UK - Foreign travel advice For information about visas and immigration, Immigration departments are the most reliable source. Familiarise yourself with any restrictions and contact the relevant embassy or consulate for further advice. National employment agencies exist for many countries (the UK equivalent is Jobcentre Plus). They often support jobseekers by advertising jobs and providing advice on practical requirements such as registering to pay social security and tax.
