The following questions and answers may help you reach a decision about applying for available positions.
Q. Is a college degree or an advanced degree in any specific major required?
A. While all of the employers we represent require a college degree, your life, work experience and other factors related to living and working abroad are every bit as important as your degree program and your overall academic performance.
Q. What level of work experience do I need to have?
A. Candidates who have been out of school and working for at least 3 to 5 years are preferred.
Q. When you say "overseas," what parts of the world are you talking about?
A. Specific overseas locations vary over time and from employer to employer. Currently, the fastest growing areas for new employment opportunities are in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Q. What languages and what level of language ability are required?
A. Languages and dialects spoken in the geographic areas listed above are the most in demand right now. The more advanced your level of fluency is, the better ‹ although your aptitude for learning and improving is also important.
Q. What kind of "experience living and working abroad" should I have?
A. It could be an actual work experience in a foreign country, or it could be study abroad, including living overseas with your family when you were younger. Serving overseas with the US Armed Forces also counts as excellent experience.
Q. Do I have to be a US citizen to apply?
A. Most employers insist on US citizenship, but that can be discussed directly with a prospective employer if a specific offer is being considered.
Q. Is dual citizenship acceptable?
A. As long as you are a US citizen when you are applying with us, then yes, dual citizenship is fine.
Q. Do I have to travel?
A. Yes, you must be open and available to travel and possibly relocation, both domestically and overseas.
Q. Will I be required to commit to a long period, such as a year or more, working overseas?
A. Commitment requirements vary by employer for each position offered. However, we do know that there are many short-term assignments with a return to the States in between.