Global Opportunities

Representing Your Country: a day in the life of the British Ambassador to Mexico, Judith Macgregor

On 27th January 2010, Career Destinations hosted a talk by the British Ambassador to Mexico, Judith Macgregor.  The Ambassador provided students with insight on her responsibilities as the British Ambassador to Mexico and were given the opportunity to learn first-hand what the role of the Foreign and Commonwealth Offices are around the world, as well as gain tips/suggestions on how to pursue a career as a Diplomat. To view footage of this session please click on the hyperlink below.

University of Southampton HMA Judith Macgregor talk 

Global Advantage 2010

Career Destinations ran 'Global Advantage 2010' during Refreshers week this year.  The event featured a week-long series of employability sessions which were facilitated to develop University of Southampton students into global graduates.  This event was organised in conjunction with the Students’ Union and the Transitions Programme.

The event consisted of a variety of sessions and workshops run by graduate recruiters, alumni, and University and Career Destinations staff, designed to help students achieve their career goals in the UK or abroad. 

  • Enhancing Your Employability
  • The Ideal Candidate: Application Tips
  • UK Work Visas Uncovered
  • Business Protocols in the UK
  • Experience Something Different: Work or Study Abroad

Presentation slides from most of the sessions listed above are available for download.  Please download the PowerPoint slides from the navigation column on the right. 

Work Abroad Opportunities and International Placements

Interested in going abroad to gain experience? The following organisations/companies offer international placements and/or opportunities:

Anywork Anywhere: Jobs and resources for work and travel throughout the UK and worldwide (international working holiday, temporary work visa, youth mobility and exchange programmes

Daiwa Scholarship 2010: Opportunity to undertake 19 months of language study, work placement, and homestay in Tokyo, Japan. No previous experience of Japan or Japanese is necessary. 

EADS PROGRESS Programme: 24-month induction programme starting in September 2010 will develop and support the highest calibre graduates and young professionals, who are eager to gain international experience in the Aeronautic, Defence and Space sectors.  Positions are in functional areas such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, IT, Customer Support, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Strategy and Marketing & Sales.

HSBC International Management Opportunities:  Ideal for graduates looking for a globally mobile, generalist banking career. IMs change role and location every 18 months - two years throughout their career and will have assignments spanning our customer groups and the regions in which we operate. IMs build up a unique set of skills and experiences and are expected to demonstrate the capability to become the future leaders of the HSBC Group.

International Entrypark Career Book 2010: A number of career opportunities at some of the world’s leading companies in the fastest growing industries.

AIESEC: Over 60 years of experience organising placements for students and recent graduates!  They can offer you voluntary and paid work placements in professional organisations, schools and charities for a period of 2-18 months across their network of over 100 countries.

ALZEA: Finds an internship according to your request, housing in the targeted country, welcomes you at arrival and facilitates your integration.

Bombard Balloon Adventures: Team of pilots, ground crew, guides, and chef provides complete luxury travel programs blending daily hot-air ballooning with fine dining, luxury accommodation, and personally guided visits. They travel in summer to France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Turkey, then in January and February we fly in the Alpine region surrounding Chateau d'Oex, Switzerland.

Camp Wayne: Sports Camp for Boys in the USA focussing on: athletics aquatics, arts and crafts, and an adventure programme.

Chatteris Educational Foundation: English Language School in Hong Kong allows recent university graduates from native English speaking countries to contribute directly to the life and learning experience of Hong Kong students, schools and community.

DBS Management Associate Programme: leadership training programme which currently spans 18 months. If you are self-driven, proactive and committed to excellence, MAP offers you the chance to be part of Asia's leading bank and shape the future of banking in Asia.

IT Convergence: Global enterprise application solution provider that offers comprehensive Consulting, Education, Development, and Support services worldwide.

JET Programme: Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme has placed over 50,000 participants from over 50 countries into positions in Japan. The JET Programme, the official government scheme, sends graduates to promote international understanding at a grass-roots level and to improve foreign language teaching in schools.

Monetos: free-of-charge research portal which provides extensive information on the European social and financial sectors. The website is divided up into 5 main sections: Insurance, Financing, Investment, Pensions, and Service. Our portal is currently available in six different languages English; French; German; Italian; Spanish and Dutch.

Operation Wallacea: International conservation agency that operates scientific, volunteer-led wildlife conservation expeditions to several regions of special ecological importance globally. Volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and professions to assist with academic research, and the conservation projects, in partnerships with local communities and NGO's.

Shanghai Expo:  World Expo taking place in Shanghai, China, from 1 May to 31 October. The UK Pavilion has now opened up job opportunities for young students from the UK to work as UK Pavilion Hosts, engaging with Chinese and international visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for all students with an interest in China.

Southern DataStream: Provider of data services related to water systems.  They have an exciting and challenging internship program for students in SW Florida (USA)

Walt Disney World Resort: One of the world's leading producers and providers of entertainment and information.  They offer many opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students worldwide.

 

Information regarding global volunteering opportunities can be found on the International Volunteering page

 

Country specific information for over 50 countries can also be found on Prospects 

 

Things to consider:

  • The Foreign Office website contains further information on particular countries, including information on conflicts in that country and health risks.
  • Look out for the best insurance to cover the activities you will be undertaking
  • Think about vaccinations well in advance

 

Disclaimer

The University of Southampton is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the organisations whose details are provided. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of linked pages.

Please note that it is the responsibility of individual students to conduct research into opportunities available regarding international employment and placements, and the University of Southampton and its staff will accept no responsibility for any use which is made of the advice or information provided by any of these organisations.