Work Abroad

Do you have dreams of living and working abroad? Mason provides numerous opportunities for students to prepare for careers overseas. Explore the following ideas and resources as you begin your international journey! 

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Things to do while at Mason
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Land a job abroad after Mason
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Research the Country

Learn about the country or countries where you want to work, such as the job market, visa requirements and conditions, employment rights, and the cost of living. Assess where your skills and background will be most valued by potential employers.  

Use Passport Career to research the country:  

  1. Select "Register Now!" in the upper right corner of the home page, and enter Registration Key: gmuniver. 
  2. Once you log-in, go to "Select Country" at the top right corner of the page. 
  3. Use the down arrow to select your country of choice. 
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Adapt Your Resume

Adapt your resume to the standards for the country of your potential employment.

 Use Passport Career to review resume advice per country: 

  1. Select "Register Now!" in the upper right corner of the home page, and enter Registration Key: gmuniver. 
  2. Once you log-in, go to "Select Country" at the top right corner of the page. 
  3. Use the down arrow to select your country of choice and click on Resume/CV on the left. 
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Tap Into Your Network
  • Communicate your interest in working abroad with any of your personal, academic, and professional contacts, particularly those who have worked or lived abroad or who have connections to people in different countries.
  • Use LinkedIn and other social media platforms to make career connections with Mason alumni and professionals in your field working abroad.
  • Broaden your contacts further by joining a professional association for your field and target country, and check out embassy-related networking events.
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Consider a Foreign Transfer

 

Start working at a multinational organization in the U.S. and then transfer or do a rotational assignment at one of their international locations.

 

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