International Careers
This section is for international students who wish to search for employment in their
home country and for those students who are attracted by the idea of working abroad.
Also make use of other sections of the website:
- University library - which maintains extensive links to national and international directories holding company information.
- Making applications - to help you to research potential employers. It also includes information on applications and interviews.
- International students - providing information on working while studying and after graduation.
General
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark  |
| Au pair and nanny's guide to working abroad - general advice, country by country guide and directory of agencies | 2.3 |
| Contact directory - Expatnetwork.com's directory of recruitment contacts for overseas employment | 6.0 |
| Directory of international employers - names and addresses of graduate employers, embassies, chambers of commerce and international organisations in 19 countries of Africa, Asia and the Middle Ease | 6.0 |
| Directory of work and study in developing countries - covers paid work, volunteering and studying in developing countries with listings of relevant organisations - now a few years old but nevertheless useful | 6.0 |
| Getting a job abroad - general advice on getting a job overseas, country specific information and section on job opportunities by profession | 6.0 |
| Health professionals abroad: a directory of worldwide opportunities | HEA |
| International development directory - gives details of 250+ UK-based organisations working in the developing world (including Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union), together with funding sources for such work | CHA |
| Jobs and careers abroad - how to find work abroad, with chapters on jobsearch, specific careers and individual countries | 6.0 |
| Live and work abroad - subtitled 'A guide for modern nomads', this book focuses on the personal, family and professional considerations of living abroad, as well as giving practical advice | 6.0 |
| Natives guide to working in ski resorts - the insider's view with useful tips | 2.3 |
| Volunteer tales - experiences of working abroad | 2.1 |
| Work your way around the world - useful guide containing country by country information on finding temporary work overseas | 2.3 |
| Working abroad: the complete guide to overseas employment - guide to expatriate employment | 6.0 |
| Working in development - short introductory guide, now a few years old, but still useful | 6.0 |
| Working in ski resorts - guide to the full range of seasonal and career opportunitie for working in ski resorts for skilled and unskilled applicants | 2.3 |
| Working on cruise ships - information on over 150 different types of jobs at sea | 2.3 |
| Working on yachts and superyachts - seasonal and career opportunities, information on different roles, details of main yachting centres, personal reports and advice | 2.3 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Aboutjobs.com - database carries jobs and work experience opportunities in most of the major cities across the world | |
| Adecco.com - an international recruitment consultant whose services encompass staffing, career services and e-recruitment | |
| Career Jet - employment search engine covering 50+ countries. Searches for jobs on company sites as well as jobsites. | |
| Europlacement - search for paid and unpaid (summer) internships, work placements, traineeships, graduation assignments, voluntary work in Europe, Asia, Americas, USA, Africa, Australia | |
| Going global - American site for international jobs and internships | |
| International job online - online vacancies and careers information site which aims to bring together UK educated international students (European & overseas) and graduate employers. International JobOnline is a one-stop-shop created by the University of London Careers Group, where you can search graduate vacancies, find information on working in the UK and look through country specific careers information. | |
| Job Pilot - mainly covers Europe but advertises some jobs worldwide | |
| Jobs.com - holds a large database advertising jobs worldwide, particularly in the US. Search by country or by type of work | |
| Kidon - links to newspapers and other news sources from many countries. Look for the vacancies section or classifieds | |
| Learn4Good - search for jobs by type of work or location. The database has jobs available in a number of countries | |
| Michael Page International - international recruitment consultant | |
| News Directory - links to online newspapers around the world. Many hold a vacancy section | |
| Nursing abroad - offers opportunities for nurses to work overseas,ranging from working with development organisations in remote, rural conditions, to working in developed countries in highly technical environments. | |
| Pinnacle International - worldwide healthcare exchange, particularly nursing jobs in UK, Australia and New Zealand | |
| Prospects - explore working and studying abroad | |
| World directory of non-government organisations - search for NGOs worldwide. Much of the information is for members only although it is possible to note the names of NGO organisations and then google their websites. |
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| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Grad China magazine - online version of magazine for Chinese graduates (almost all in Chinese), of value to students seeking opportunities back in China | |
| GRADMalaysia - careers information and advice for students and graduates, including jobs and employers info for Malaysia | |
| TEFL.com - online database of TEFL jobs worldwide | |
| WorkPermit.com - provides a quick guide to visa regulations for Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA |
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Africa
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Escape Artist (Africa) - job links for Africa | |
| Find a Job in Africa - search jobs in Africa by industry, country and type |
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Asia
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Asia (Target) - banking and financial services | 6.1 |
| Careers in Asia (Hobsons) - magazine guide to career prospects by sector and country with companies listing | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Adecco Asia Pacific - recruitment site advertising jobs at reputable companies in major cities in the Asia Pacific, searchable by country and occupation | |
| Allo Expat Asia Pacific - information and service center for job seekers, expatriates and others living in or moving to Asia | |
| Escape Artist (Asia) - links to recruitment agencies | |
| Grad Malaysia (Target) - jobs and employers, careers advice and sector information linked to publications of same name | |
| GRADAsia Banking & Financial Services - online magazine containing Asia-specific information on careers in banking, finance, capital markets, accountancy and insurance. Contains information on the job market, different job roles, postgraduate study and directory of employers. | |
| GRADAsia Engineering - online magazine containing Asia-specific information on the engineering sector, getting a job, postgraduate study and directory of employers and course providers | |
| GRADAsia IT - online magazine containing Asia-specific information on the IT sector: how to get in, different roles, further study, and a directory of employers and course providers | |
| Jobs.ac.uk - research, science and related occupations in Asia | |
| JobStreet.com - search by country, sector, position level, experience, etc. Advertises jobs for new graduates, students, internships. |
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Australia
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Australia (Working & Living) - Information on the labour market, looking for work, red tape etc, as well as on all aspects of life in Australia | 6.1 |
| Getting a job in Australia | 6.1 |
| Getting into Australia - guide to temporary work or permanent residence in Australia with guidance on immigration procedures | 6.1 |
| Live and work in Australia and New Zealand | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Australia: a survival handbook - includes all aspects of life including finding a job and employment conditions. | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Australia: all you need to know for starting a new life 'down under' - how to prepare for a successful short or long-term stay | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council - regulatory body for statutory nursing and midwifery in Australia | |
| Australian Nursing Federation - national union and professional organisation for nurses organisation in Australia. Links to jobsearch facility. | |
| Graduate Careers Australia - general careers advice, labour market information and jobs database | |
| Jobaroo - website providing visa information and other helpful advice on working in Australia, as well as jobsearch facility for both professional and temporary jobs | |
| My Career - search for jobs by location or sector | |
| Next-step Australia - provides jobs and offers advice on writing CVs, applying for visas and travel | |
| Prospects - Australia - Australia pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Seek - search for jobs by type of work and location | |
| Starting your career in Australia - country guide for returning international students, containing information about the country's economy, graduate labour market, information sources and jobsearch websites |
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Austria
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Arbeitsmarktservice Oesterreich - Austrian employment service | |
| Jobnet (Austria) - jobs site for graduates and young professionals |
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Belgium
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Executive move up - the guide to managing your career | 6.1 |
| Learn4good - can search jobs by category/location, or browse. has links to other job searches in other major countries around the world | |
| Live and work in Belgium, the Netherlands & Luxembourg - advice on relocation plus the lowdown on working in these countries plus useful addresses | 6.1 |
| Student move up - work in Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Jobs - Brussels - specialises in current vacancies in Brussels with law firms, NGOs, lobbies and EU institutions | |
| Jobs Career - vacancy source in English, Flemish and French | |
| Jobs in Brussels - jobs in Belgium for English speaking professionals across range of job sectors | |
| Monster (Belgium) - Belgium jobs pages of Monster website | |
| Prospects - Belgium - Belgium pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources |
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Canada
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Canada (Working & Living) - regional profiles, everyday life, finding work | 6.1 |
| Getting a job in Canada | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Canada | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| All Star Jobs Canada - large source of vacancies across Canada with links to many recruitment agencies | |
| BaseJobs.com - search jobs by industry or city | |
| Best Jobs Canada - large jobs database searchable by location and category, with facility to set up email alerts | |
| Canadajobs.com - displays jobs by categories and provinces and includes information and blogs | |
| Indeed - Canada - search by company name, job title or keywords | |
| Jobs.com - Eastern Canada - holds over 1000 vacancies which can be searched by keyword | |
| Jobs.com - Western Canada - holds over 1000 vacancies searchable by keyword | |
| JobsinCanada.com - shows jobs available in each province. | |
| Prospects - Canada - Canada pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Starting your career in Canada - country guide for returning international students, containing information about the country's economy, graduate labour market, information sources and jobsearch websites |
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China & Hong Kong
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Alumni UK career guide in China: the official career guide for UK alumni in China 2008- guide to the graduate job market and popular graduate careers in China, intended for Chinese students returning to China after graduating in the UK | 6.1 |
| Grad China- directory of jobs, careers information and advice for students and graduates | 6.1 |
| Live and work in China | 6.1 |
| Living and working in China - practical guide to living as an expatriate in the People's Republic | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Hong Kong - practical guide to living as an expatriate in Hong Kong, with sections on living, working and leisure | 6.1 |
| Employment China - DVD - a guide to graduate job hunting in China | |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| 51 Job - large database of jobs in China with both domestic and multinational companies | |
| China HR - large database of jobs in China, with facility to search by industry, occupation, location, company and position | |
| Classified Post - the Southern China Morning Post has over 3,000 jobs online | |
| Grad China - website containing jobs, careers information and advice for students and graduates | |
| Jobs.com - China - search for vacancies by keyword and date | |
| Jobs.com - Hong Kong - search for vacancies by keyword and date | |
| Meijob - holds vacancies from large companies and English and EFL vacancies. Search by location and category. | |
| Prospects - China - China pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Recruit Online - search for jobs in Hong Kong by category, function or keyword | |
| Starting your career in China - country guide for returning international students, containing information about the country's economy, graduate labour market, information sources and jobsearch websites | |
| Turtle Job - job portal offering vacancies in China for returnees. Includes a facility to input a CV | |
| Xpatjobs - China - all the English and foreign language jobs for China in one place | |
| Zhaopin.com - over 200,000 jobs, searchable by location or category |
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Czech Republic
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Hledam Praci - Czech jobsearch site | |
| Jobdnes - search for jobs in the Czech Republic by area or occupation | |
| Jobs in Prague - jobs site for multi-lingual, multi-national personnel | |
| Prace - large Czech jobs site | |
| Prospects - Czech Republic - Czech Republic pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Sprace - Czech jobsearch site with section for graduates |
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Denmark
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Karriere vejviser | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Job Index - advertises 1000+ jobs | |
| Jobs in Copenhagen - English-speaking jobs in Denmark | |
| KarriereVejviser - careers advice and vacancies | |
| Monster (Denmark) - Denmark jobs page of Monster group | |
| Prospects - Denmark - Denmark pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Stepstone (Denmark) - search for jobs by sector or role |
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Estonia
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| CV Keskus - jobs and careers advice in Estonian and English | |
| CV Online (Estonia) - job adverts in Estonian and English |
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Europe
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Europe (Target jobs) - magazine publication listing top 100 business and top 100 technical employers, sector and country overviews, employer directory. Take-away copies may be available from the Careers Service. | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| EURES - the European jobs mobility portal. Includes job vacancies in 31 European countries and what you need to know about living and working abroad | |
| Euro Brussels - internships and jobs covering EU affairs | |
| Eurograduate - graduate opportunties across Europe, advice on career planning, links to other sites and details about postgraduate options, also advice on CVs in other European countries. Take-away copies of magazine of same name may be available from the Careers Service. | |
| Eurojobs - search by country and keyword | |
| European Commission Traineeships Office - information about official in-service training with EU Commission. Includes details of eligibility, application and selection process. | |
| Iagora - jobs and internships in 26 European countries. Includes advice and examples of CVs for other countries. | |
| Jobs.com - Europe - search for jobs by country, keyword and date | |
| Workcircle - holds information on over 500 jobs in Europe, facility to sign up for job alerts |
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France
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Carrieres de l'ingenieur (Target) - engineering careers in France | 6.1 |
| Carrieres juridiques (Target) - law careers in France | 6.1 |
| Finance, audit et conseil (Target) - financial careers in France | 6.1 |
| France (Working & Living) - Information on the labour market, looking for work, red tape etc., as well as on all aspects of life in France | 6.1 |
| Go bac 5: le guide des opportunites de carrieres (Hobsons) - general careers advice and index of employers in France across all sectors | 6.1 |
| Live and work in France - guide to all aspects of living and working in France, including finding jobs, major employers etc. | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Cadres Online - graduate vacancies site | |
| Emploi Biz - vacancies site across all sectors and locations | |
| France (Hobsons) - jobs and careers website | |
| Monster (France) - France vacancy pages of Monster group | |
| Prospects - France - France pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Stepstone (France) - jobs, including work experience |
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Germany
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Banking und Finance (Staufenbiel) - magazine guide to financial careers in Germany | 6.1 |
| Consulting (Staufenbiel) - magazine guide to consulting careers in Germany | 6.1 |
| Das URL.Buch (Staufenbiel) - small booklet of employer web addresses in Germany | 6.1 |
| Ingenieure (Staufenbiel) - magazine guide to engineering careers in Germany | 6.1 |
| Jura (Staufenbiel) - magazine guide to law careers in Germany | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Germany - handbook containing cultural and employment information | 6.1 |
| Management-Nachwuchs (Staufenbiel) - magazine guide to management careers in Germany | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Alma Mater - jobs for students, graduates and professionals | |
| Jobs In Germany - can search for English-speaking jobs in Germany by location and/or type | |
| Monster (Germany) - Germany jobsearch pages of Monster site | |
| Prospects - Germany- Germany pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Staufenbiel - careers and job vacancy site | |
| Stellen - vacancies site, including internships | |
| Stepstone (Germany) - jobs, including work experience |
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India
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Career India - job vacancies in India by location and work type, with facility to upload CV | |
| Career1000.com - includes facilities for registering your CV online and receiving email information re opportunities. | |
| Job Site - search for jobs in India by occupational and geographical area, post your resume for free | |
| Jobs.com - India - includes over 450 vacancies which can be searched by keyword and date | |
| Jobs.com - South Africa - South Africa section of Monster group site | |
| Jobstreet (India) - search for jobs by industry, location, specialisation | |
| Naukriguru - jobs at all levels, email alert facility, global job opportunities | |
| Oye Jobs in India - an employment website for freshers and experienced candidates | |
| Prospects - India - India pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Starting your career in India - country guide for returning international students, containing information about the country's economy, graduate labour market, information sources and jobsearch websites | |
| Top India Jobs - large jobs site with directory of employers by area |
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Ireland
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Grad Ireland - the official careers directory for students and graduates in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland | 6.1 |
| Live and work in Ireland - survey of opportunities for living and working in Ireland, with useful contacts, employment guide, directory of major employers and case histories | 6.1 |
| Living and Working in Ireland - survival handbook for visitors and foreign residents | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Best Jobs Ireland - search in a number of different formats | |
| Foras Aiseanna Saothair (FAS) - Ireland's National Training and Employment Authority. Website contains large jobseeker section. | |
| Grad Ireland - careers advice, jobs and postgraduate study for students and graduates in Ireland | |
| Irish Jobs - search for jobs by location, sector, role, graduate vacancies | |
| Jobs In Ireland - search by category, location and keywords. Browse jobs by popularity. | |
| Jobs.ie - displays jobs by category. Additional searches are by location and keywords | |
| Monster (Ireland) - search for jobs by occupation, location, company, plus general careers advice | |
| Prospects - Ireland - Ireland pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources |
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Israel
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Drushim - jobs site in Hebrew | |
| Israemploy - jobs for immigrants and Israelis listed in English |
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Italy
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Italy (Working & Living) - regional profiles, how to find work, case studies, useful contacts, daily living | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Italy | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Cliccalavoro - search for jobs: part- or full-time, first jobs, managerial jobs, by sector or region | |
| Primolavoro - for first jobs | |
| Prospects - Italy - Italy pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Stepstone (Italy) - jobs, including internships | |
| Talent Manager - jobs board | |
| Talent Manager - professional jobsearch site |
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Japan
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| CFN magazine - 43 companies | 6.1 |
| Live and work in Japan - survey of opportunities for living and working in Japan, with useful contacts, regional employment guide, major employer guide and case histories | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Career Cross - bilingual jobs in Japan | |
| Ejobsite - source for bilingual professionals in Japan | |
| Escape Artist (Japan) - living, working and moving to Japan | |
| International University of Japan - Resume and Rirekisho - source of advice on writing a Japanese CV ('Rirekisho'), with link to example with guidance in English | |
| Japan Times Jobs - one of Japan's leading jobsite for bilinguals. Website in Japanese and English. Search for jobs by sector or company, sign up for email alerts. Includes sections for new graduates and graduates with short work experience. | |
| Japanese Jobs - bilingual jobs in Japan | |
| Prospects - Japan - Japan pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Starting your career in Japan - country guide for returning international students, containing information about the country's economy, graduate labour market, information sources and jobsearch websites | |
| WorkInJapan.com - thousands of jobs available. Browse by category or search by keyword. |
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Korea
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Asiaco Jobs Center - jobs in South Korea | |
| Dave's ESL Cafe (Korea) - contains Korean jobs board | |
| Dynamic Korea Ministry of Labour - official government website | |
| English Programme in Korea (EPIK) - programme for teaching English in Korea run by government organisation NIIED (National Institution for International Education) | |
| Escape Artist (Korea) - links to jobsearch sites for Korea | |
| Prospects - Korea - Korea pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources |
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Latvia
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| CV Online (Latvia) - search for jobs in English or Latvian | |
| RMS - jobs and CV posting in Latvian and English |
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Lithuania
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| CV Online (Lithuania) - jobsearch site in English and Lithuanian | |
| Visi Darbai - jobs site in Lithuanian |
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Luxembourg
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Monster (Luxembourg) - Luxembourg pages of Monster site, in German, French and English | |
| Stepstone (Luxembourg) - jobs site in English, French and German |
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Malaysia
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Graduan - career and employment resource for Malaysian graduates | 6.2 |
| Malaysia's 100 leading graduate employers 2008 - the most popular employers as voted by graduates in Malaysia | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Best Jobs Malaysia - search or browse jobs by location or category. | |
| Doctorjob (Malaysia) - extensive careers and jobs website | |
| GRADMalaysia Law - online magazine containing Malaysia-specific information: overview of sector, types of law, areas of practice, getting a job, postgraduate study and directory of employers | |
| Graduan - provides information and guidance for recent Malaysian graduates | |
| Jobs Abroad (Malaysia) - search for jobs, internships, volunteering | |
| Jobstreet.com - browse vacancies in Malaysia by subject or location. Search for jobs in neighbouring countries such as Singapore, Bangladesh and Vietnam, etc. | |
| Prospects - Malaysia - Malaysia pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Star-Jobs - lists jobs in Malaysia and features large employers | |
| UK Alumni Network - UKAN is a web-based portal designed to help Malaysian UK graduates stay in touch with the UK. Includes Job Help section and Career Guide for UK Alumni in Malaysia. |
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Middle East
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Live and work in Saudi and the Gulf - survey of opportunities for employment and living in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Dubai Information on working conditions and all aspects of life in Dubai | 6.1 |
| Living and working in the Gulf States & Saudi Arabia - discover what it's really like to live and work in the Gulf; information for immigrants, employees, students, tourists and long-stay visitors | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Arabia Hot Jobs - 1,000's of jobs in the Middle East and North Africa | |
| Careers MidEast - a large database of employers and vacancies. Create an account and post your CV online. | |
| Escape Artist (Middle East) - links to recruitment sites | |
| Gulf Jobsites - directory and search engine of job and employment related websites from the Arabian Gulf / Persian Gulf region covering Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq and Iran | |
| Gulf Talent - search for jobs in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and the UAE including Dubai | |
| Starting your career in United Arab Emirates - country guide for returning international students, containing information about the country's economy, graduate labour market, information sources and jobsearch websites |
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Netherlands
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Living and working in the Netherlands - what you need to know for a short or long term stay | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Access - not-for-profit website for expats, with information, advice and support on moving to and living in Holland | |
| Centre for Work and Income - Dutch public employment service, free to EU citizens | |
| Markt NL - company information and links to recruitment sites (in Dutch) | |
| Prospects - Netherlands - Netherlands pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Undutchables - recruitment agency for internationals | |
| Work in Holland - portal with links to recruitment, English language, and general sites about living in Holland | |
| Xpat jobs - English and foreign language jobs in one place. The website covers most of Europe and Scandinavia, China and Russia |
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New Zealand
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Getting a job in New Zealand - advice on immigration, job hunting and daily living | 6.1 |
| Living and working in New Zealand 3rd ed. Chapters on finding a job, employment conditions and permits & visas, as well as information on all aspects of life in New Zealand. | 6.1 |
| Living and working in New Zealand: a survival handbook 4th ed. Chapters on finding a job, employment conditions and permits & visas, as well as information on all aspects of life in New Zealand. | 6.1 |
| New Zealand (working and living) - information on the labour market, job ideas, red tape, as well as all aspects of life in New Zealand. | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Adecco (New Zealand) - large recruitment site offering jobsearch by category, type and location | |
| New Zealand College of Midwives - the professional organisation and recognised voice for midwives in New Zealand | |
| New Zealand Visa Bureau - independent UK company specialising in visa and immigration services to New Zealand | |
| Nursing Council of New Zealand - governs the practice of nurses in New Zealand. Useful links to other nursing organisations. | |
| Prospects - New Zealand - New Zealand pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Rapuara - government funded careers service website. Contains useful labour market information and job vacancy links. | |
| Recruitment & Consultancy Services Association (RCSA) - umbrella organisation for recruitment agencies. Search the member directory for agencies recruiting for particular specialisms or geographical area. | |
| Seek - search jobs by geographical area and sector, set up email alerts and post CV. Includes casual and vacation jobs. | |
| Working in New Zealand - information about migration to New Zealand, including jobs board, skills shortage info, and general immigration advice |
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Norway
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Finn Jobb - jobsearch site in Norwegian | |
| NAV - Norwegian employment and welfare service. Website contains information about working and jobseeking in Norway, and vacancies in English. |
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Poland
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| CV Online (Poland) - search for jobs and post CVs on website in Polish and English | |
| Top Jobs - jobs website mainly in Polish, including section on graduate jobs |
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Portugal
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Living and working in Portugal - practical advice on everyday life, how to find a job and useful contacts | 6.1 |
| Portugal (Working & Living) - information on the labour market, looking for work, red tape etc., as well as on all aspects of life in Portugal | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Bons Empregos - search for jobs by sector, location or keyword | |
| Expresso Emprego - job and careers advice portal | |
| Jobs.com - Portugal - Portugal section of Monster group site | |
| Net Empregos - Portuguese language site where you can search for jobs, post CV, register for email alerts | |
| Portal de Emprego - jobsearch site with facility to upload CV and register for email alerts | |
| Portugal travel - information on travel, life and jobs in Portugal | |
| Prospects - Portugal - Portugal pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Stepstone (Portugal) - jobsearch by location and sector |
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Russia
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Live and work in Russia and Eastern Europe | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Moscow Expat Site - site in English for ex-pats which includes jobs board | |
| Adecco (Russia) - large jobs site in English and Russian | |
| Job.Ru - vacancies site in Russian | |
| Prospects - Russia - Russia pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Russia Jobs - large jobs site which includes information on sector trends | |
| Russian Connection - jobs site in English and Russian | |
| Starting your career in Russia - country guide for returning international students, containing information about the country's economy, graduate labour market, information sources and jobsearch websites |
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Singapore
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Career guide 2002 - Singapore | 6.1 |
| Grad Singapore Directory 2009 - directory of employers, job market in Singapore, industry sector overviews | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Contact Singapore - source of information on finding a job in Singapore, growth industries, graduate jobs and internships, moving to Singapore, recruitment fairs | |
| GradSingapore - website companion to publication of same name, which is available here online, as well as employer profiles | |
| Jobs Central - large jobs site which also includes user forum and editor's blog with news of employment trends | |
| Jobs.com - Singapore - holds over 300 professional vacancies | |
| Prospects - Singapore - Singapore pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Singapore Jobs Online - large jobs site for Singapore | |
| Work Singapore - a portal providing career opportunities in Singapore |
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South Africa
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Living and working in South Africa | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Best Jobs South Africa - search 1000s of jobs, upload CV, register for job alerts | |
| Career Classified - search jobs by sector or location | |
| Job Mail - search or browse large jobs database, register CV | |
| Jobs.co.za - jobs site with various search tools and general jobseeking advice | |
| Manpower South Africa - website of recruitment agency containing jobs database and labour market information | |
| Prospects - South Africa - South Africa pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources |
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Spain
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Live and work in Spain - survey of opportunities for living and working in Spain | 6.1 |
| Live and work in Spain and Portugal | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Spain - full of practical information on daily life in Spain plus advice on finding a job | 6.1 |
| Living and working in Spain - guide to a short or long term stay in Spain | 6.1 |
| Spain (working & living) Information on the labour market, looking for work, red tape etc., as well as all aspects of working life in Spain. | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Infoempleo - search jobs by geographical or occupational area | |
| Interempleo - temporary jobs portal | |
| Laboris - search for jobs in English as well as Spanish | |
| Prospects - Spain - Spain pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Recruit spain - job vacancies in Spain and Gibraltar, together with general advice on living and working in Spain | |
| Spanish Living- information on living and working in Spain | |
| Trabajo - professional jobs portal | |
| Turiempleo - jobs in leisure and tourism |
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Sweden
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Live and work in Scandinavia | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Academic Search - graduate jobs portal for professional jobs | |
| Jobb24 - search jobs by sector or location (in Swedish) | |
| Monster (Sweden) - Sweden vacancy page of Monster group | |
| Prospects - Sweden - Sweden pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Stepstone (Sweden) - search jobs by location and sector | |
| Swedish Employment Service - includes resources in English on working in Sweden, finding a job, labour market information |
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Switzerland
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Living and working in Switzerland - practical information on the Swiss way of life, plus job finding advice | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Espace-Emploi - site in French advertising permanent and temporary jobs, with downloads giving general careers advice | |
| Jobnet (Switzerland) - search by occupational sector, in German | |
| Monster (Switzerland - Switzerland jobs pages of Monster group | |
| Portail Emploi - jobs portal for French-speaking Switzerland | |
| Prospects - Switzerland - Switzerland pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Swiss Staffing - union of employment agencies, in French and German, with list of member agencies |
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Thailand
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| Ajarn - website for teaching jobs in Thailand | |
| Jobs DB - search for jobs, sign up for job alerts on large jobs database | |
| Work Somewhere Else - details and job vacancies |
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USA
| Books, files, videos, leaflets, CD-ROMs & DVDs | |
|---|---|
| Title | Shelfmark |
| Getting a Job in America - step by step guide to finding work in the USA | 6.1 |
| Getting into America - immigration guide to finding a new life in the USA | 6.1 |
| Live and work in the USA and Canada - survey of the opportunities for living and working in the USA and Canada | 6.1 |
| Living and working in America - guide to studying, working or living in the USA | 6.1 |
| Nursing in America - covers all aspects of living in the USA along with information for nurses on the job market, qualifications, benefits etc. | HEA |
| Peterson's - guide - grants for graduates and post doctoral study | 6.2 |
| Peterson's - job seeker's almanac - large directory of companies by region and industry | 6.1 |
| Peterson's - top 2500 employers - lists of top companies | 6.1 |
| USA (working & living) Information on the labour market, looking for work, red tape etc., as well as on all aspects of life in the USA | 6.1 |
| Websites | |
|---|---|
| American College of Nurse-Midwives - website has section for foreign educated nurse-midwives | |
| Best jobs USA - can find hundreds of jobs in lots of different subjects. Shows jobs in each individual city and lists cities by state. | |
| Career Link America - a large database with the facility to search by category and/or state | |
| Job search USA - can search a job in any state or city or browse jobs by subject or state. does not contain links to any other countries | |
| Prospects - USA - USA pages of national graduate careers website, giving information on: job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, help and advice abroad, work experience, postgraduate study, visa and immigration, country overview, contacts and resources | |
| Starting your career in the USA - country guide for returning international students, containing information about the country's economy, graduate labour market, information sources and jobsearch websites | |
| Top USA jobs - holds over 1,000,000 jobs across the USA | |
| USA jobs - official job site for the USA run by the government. Search for jobs by title/keyword in any city state or zip code. |
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