Find opportunities abroad
This page lists selected resources including sources of vacancies as well as information on living and working in a range of countries. Use:
While we do not have country-specific expertise, our staff can offer advice on putting together an effective job-hunting strategy to seek work abroad.
For information on teaching in international schools worldwide, visit our teaching and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) pages.
MyCareer - overseas vacancies targeted at UoN students and graduates
During 2023/24, we advertised 845 overseas vacancies based in 62 countries on MyCareer. These vacancies were from employers targeting UoN students and graduates. Subscribe to get the latest jobs or internships direct to your inbox.
GoinGlobal - free access to an international careers database for UoN students and graduates
We subscribe to an international careers information package called GoinGlobal. You can access GoinGlobal free as a UoN student or graduate.
GoinGlobal contains:
- 42 country guides from Argentina and Japan to the United States and Vietnam. Each guide contains job search resources, CV guidelines, hiring trends, industry overviews, professional and social networking groups, work permit and visa regulations, financial considerations, interview tips and cultural advice.
- 32 global city guides from Amsterdam and Delhi to Shanghai and Vancouver plus 47 US city guides from Albuquerque to Washington DC
- Job and internship vacancy database of 16 million employment listings updated daily
- Access to CultureWizard - compare your culture profile to 160+ other cultures and learn how to adapt your style to culturally-acceptable norms
- Directory of US employers who can employ international talent via the H1B visa
Graduate job market in China
- British Council - UK Alumni - register if you have studied at an institution in the UK or for a UK qualification elsewhere for events, job vacancies and career development
- GradLinkChina - for Chinese students and graduates who have studied at an UK university. There's an employer directory, a guide to industry sectors and placements
- Campus China Chinese Talent Board - opportunities for Chinese students and graduates; searchable by type of vacancy, employer and subject studied. Registration needed for full access to information
Returning home to China
If you are returning home after studying in the UK and need continued support, you can always contact our Careers team for support with CVs, applications and interview technique.
How to impress Chinese employers and stand out in the graduate job market as a UK educated returner - October 2024
Are you considering returning to China to work after you graduate? Do you want to know what recruiters in China look for from graduates? Would you like to know how to ‘sell’ your overseas education to employers in China? If so, watch this webinar.
Making graduate job applications in China – recruitment and selection employer advice with Avery Dennison - October 2024
Are you considering returning to China to work after you graduate? Do you currently understand the most common recruitment and selection methods used to hire top talent in China? If not, then listen into this insightful discussion with a recruiter working at Avery Dennison based in China.
Insights into the Indian job market - February 2025
Hear from employers, recruitment professionals and alumni about the latest industry trends and how to get a step ahead in the Indian job market. Our panel of experts offer their insights on effective global job search strategies, application advice and networking tips, as well as helping you understand the top skills employers want to see from students and recent graduates. Learn more about how to make the most of your time in the UK.
Speakers:
- Amrith Thandra, Founder and Director Thandra Consulting (alumni perspective)
- Uttara Rane, Talent Manager and Organisational Development Lead, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited
- Tanvi Vohra, Executive HR, Tata Consumer Products (alumni perspective)
- Tripti Maheshwari, Student Circus Co-Founder. Student Circus is available to UoN students in the UK to access global sector insights and business owners in the Indian labour market
This webinar is part of the India Connect Series which is a joint collaboration between:
- University of Birmingham
- University of Nottingham
- University of Warwick
Graduate job market in Malaysia
Below is a selection of some agency websites advertising graduate roles in Malaysia.
Returning home to Malaysia
If you are returning home after studying in the UK and you need continued support, you can always contact our Careers team for support with CVs, applications and interview technique.
Websites covering countries around the world
Africa Talent Bank
Vacancies and information for recent graduates
British Council
Opportunities for study and work outside the UK
British Council
UK Alumni events, job vacancies and career development
Careers in Africa
Vacancies with companies across Africa, Asia and MENA
European Commission
Information about living, studying and working in Europe including job vacancies
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
List of foreign embassies in the UK and information on travel and visas
GradAustralia.com.au
The top 100 graduate employers in Australia
GradLink websites
Covering Africa, Asean, Canada, China, Europe, Gulf, India, South East Asia and the UK
GradSingapore
Guide to working in Singapore, including graduate jobs and internships
Jooble
Job vacancies collated by country from 6500+ websites
Prospects
Guides to working in 30+ countries
Tony Elumelu Foundation
Entrepreneurship Programme (Africa)
World Chambers Network (WCN)
Database of chambers of commerce which often have directories of companies in the local area