Work Abroad

• Gain experience overseas through a study abroad experience with Mason’s Global Education Office. Complete an internship if you can to get exposure to a professional business environment in a different country. 
• Join a student organization with either a cultural or international focus.   
• Learn the language used where you want to work after graduation. Take classes through the Modern and Classical Languages department or use Rosetta Stone to develop your language skills.  
• Participate in Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) events to connect with people from different cultures. 
• Check Handshake to learn about organizations that have a presence overseas.

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. 

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. 

• 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.