ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS:
A Tool for Students, Scholars, & Faculty
with International Career/Internship Interests
What is Passport Career ?
Designed for academic institutions to support global career transitions of students, scholars and faculty, Passport Career provides high-tech, low-cost, and an easy maintenance online, powerful resource that provides country-specific resources as well as interactive tools and features.
Passport Career provides more than 12,000 pages of unique content and resources that cover 75+ countries and 250+ cities around the globe—more than any other online career tool available! Scroll down for detailed content information.
Who is Passport Career for?
Do you support any of the following groups? If so, Passport Career can help!
- International students seeking employment or internship opportunities in their home country or another country.
- Other students who are interested in international jobs or internships as well as opportunities in their home country.
- Study abroad programs that encourage students to think about global opportunities.
- International or global studies programs that promote global careers.
- Undergraduate, graduate, or post-grad programs that encourage students and scholars to consider their career options in a globalized world.
- Faculty members going abroad on sabbatical leave.
- Visiting scholars and spouses returning to their home country.
How does Passport Career enhance our programs and services?
Do you seek out leading-edge resources and tools that support your efforts to become a truly globally-focused institution? If so, Passport Career can help by providing:
- Jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities around the world to help students, faculty and scholars reach their global transition goals.
- Networking opportunities with hard-to-identify professionals around the globe
- Detailed, country-specific job search, career transition, and business culture/etiquette content and resources. (Scroll down for detailed content information.)
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN PASSPORT CAREER Comprehensive Information – Leading-edge Resources – Expert Support
Career & Job Search Information,
Resources, & Services
Career Resources & Information
- More than 12,000 pages of country-specific information & local resources
- 75+ countries and 250+ cities to select from to find local resources and specific career guidance
- Best companies for international job seekers
- Where to make key, relevant contacts, including local Chambers of Commerce, professional associations, expat clubs and groups, women’s organizations, expat hangouts, and more
- Resume/CV—local guidance, tips, samples
- Interviews—local tips, guidance, questions
- Local salary information and samples
- Resources to start a small
business, work as a consultant, or develop a portable career
Job & Internship Search Tools
- International jobs database with more than 500,000 jobs, updated daily
- Customized H1b database that can be searched by company, career field, salary, location, and more
Global Effectiveness Resources
- Business culture and etiquette guidance that addresses the 5 key areas that help job seekers make a strong first impression in a new culture
- Language learning resources
- Monthly e-newsletter with tips & strategies
- Work permit information
Interactive Features
- Online social network to connect with other Passport Career members around the globe. Unique ability to search by career field, current location, or previous locations
- Monthly job search webinars led by global career experts
- Help desk for individual questions
- Tips, ideas, information sharing from global career experts through webinars
- Coming soon: In-person job search meetings around the world!
Intern & Alternative Options Resources
Alternative Resources & Information
- Alternative opportunities to paid employment, including volunteer and internship options
- Continuing education & professional development
Internship & Volunteer Search Tools
- International jobs database with more than 500,000 jobs, updated daily
- Customized H1b database that can be searched by company, career field, salary, location, and more
Global Effectiveness Resources
- Business cultural overview to help with settling-in
- Country information to become familiar with new surroundings
- Language learning resources
- Tips to help children’s transition
Interactive Features
- Webinars on alternative opportunities
- Social network to make friends and contacts
- Help desk for individual questions
- Monthly e-newsletters
- Resources to get connected and settle-in to the local community