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the Email Query serviceWorking internationally can give a graduate a means of seeing the world or an opportunity to 'just do something different'. Other graduates may see working abroad as an integral part of their career plans. Working overseas should be an interesting and rewarding experience, an opportunity to live and work among people of different cultures and traditions.
Translating a vague wish into an international job can be difficult but some 10% of UL graduates take the plunge and chose to work internationally after their primary degree. If you wish to follow this route, much will depend not only on your qualifications and your skills but also on your determination and planning.
Wanting to work Internationally is not enough on its own. You must carry out adequate research into what you want to do and where you want to do it. The clearer you are about what you want to do, the greater your chances of success. Developing a job-hunting action plan can help you to clarify your objectives and organise your search.
Voluntary work can be a superb way to gain valuable experience and at the same time give something back to the community - whether through teaching, building water and drainage systems or sifting archaeological remains.
However, if you are going to be working as a volunteer, check out the sponsoring organisation and make sure that you are wholly satisfied about the arrangements - in particular:
Try to talk to someone who has already volunteered with this organisation to find out what it is really like.
As a part of the annual programme of careers events, we will organise a seminar focusing on international work. This event will be advertised and you should make a point of attending as part of your planning process.