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In most industries, organizations do not hire entry-level candidates to work abroad. According to an alum working at USAID, it costs approximately $300,000 per year per employee to keep a person in a country abroad. This is an investment that organizations are unwilling to make in a recent graduate. Alumni panelists that sat on a recent International Development Career Panel agreed that during an employee’s first few years the organization wants to “keep tabs” on the employee before sending her abroad with little supervision.
However, there are other ways to work abroad. Look for organizations that have international offices and contact their domestic recruiting office (See: How can I get a job with a US-based firm in an overseas office? below).
The Peace Corps offers one of the most popular ways for graduates to work abroad. During the 2004-2005 year, 46 Georgetown students were offered a Peace Corps assignment. Teaching abroad as part of an international teaching program is another option for new graduates. You can also apply directly to international jobs through Web sites such as the International Career Employment Center or other major job boards with international postings such as Monster and Career Builder.
