How hard is it to find a job overseas?

It’s difficult, but not impossible. It’s especially hard if you are trying to find a job overseas while you are in the US. For employers, it’s challenging to conduct an international job search because of the cost, logistics of interviewing and the difficult task of securing the appropriate work authorization. For the most common overseas paths, see the question about entry-level jobs abroad in our International Jobs Frequently Asked Questions.

However, if you are already in a country that you would like to work in, you are several steps ahead in the overseas job search.  Meeting people in the country, networking with potential employers, learning the language, taking advantage of opportunities that present themselves and volunteering is much easier if you are in the country. This means that you may have to pick up and move to the country of your dreams to land a job offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What entry-level international jobs are available for recent graduates?
• What major should I choose and which classes should I take if I want to go to law school?
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• I went to an n-campus interviewing workshop last year. Do I need to attend one again?
• Does Hoya Career Connection have only finance jobs?
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• What is the dress code for information sessions?
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• What services does the Career Education Center offer for someone looking for an internship?
• What is the difference between career counseling and employment advising?
• What skills do I need to work abroad?
• How do I get a work visa?
• Can I use my US resume as I apply for jobs abroad?
• Does Georgetown have alumni contacts in other countries?
• How can I get a job with a US-based firm in an overseas office?