EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
FOR REESP STUDENTS

CONTENTS

Jobs With Government Agencies and Non-profit Organizations
Listserves
Online Job postings
Teaching English in Russia
Brief bibliography of University Library Holdings
Career Information resources at Seton Hall

There are many job opportunities for speakers of Russian and East European Languages.  Most are in business, law,  education, international development, foreign service, technical fields, such as engineering and urban planning, and non-profit administration. But language expertise is valued in any field, as is a knowledge of area studies. Finding a job in Russia or Eastern Europe requires the same kind of strategies you'd use in any job search. For example, you might want to gain experience first by doing an internship with a government agency, an international non-profit organization, or with a U.S. company that has a branch abroad. You'll want to do research into corporate hiring practices, and emphasize in your resume skills that catch the eye of an overseas employer. The best way to begin is to consult print resources at Walsh Library that focus on international jobs and careers and provide advice on how to write a resume or conduct a job interview. Below is a practical guide to resources that will help you get going on your job search.

Jobs With Government Agencies and Non-profit Organizations

The U.S. State Department and related agencies finance large-scale technical projects in Russia, the NIS and Eastern Europe. Many of these are awarded to contractors in the private sector. The Government also uses non-profit organizations to administer and monitor their projects, and to comply with grant requirements. Most of these projects, obviously, are based out of D.C. Some sources to go to for job postings are:

The State Department

United States Agency For International Development (USAID)

United States Office of Personnel Management (USAJOBS)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Center for Civil Society International (CCSI)

Center for Citizens Intiatives (CIC)

Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution
 

Listserves

Listserves often post jobs opportunities. These two, both maintained by one.list, are targeted to individuals who want to work in Russia and the NIS or in Central and Eastern Europe. Registration is free. There are scores of jobs currently posted at both sites.

NISjobs list
Register at www.onelist.com, then proceed to the nisjobs page at http://www.onelist.com/community/nisjobs

CEEjobs list
Register at www.onelist.com, then proceed to the ceejobs page at http://www.egroups.com/group/ceejobs
 

Online Job postings:

AATSEEL (American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages) posts academic and non-academic positions in Russia in Eastern Europe.  It provides links to businesses, embassies, and online employment agencies which deal exclusively with Russia, the NIS, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Riley Guide to International Job Opportunities
Guide to job listings and job advice.

Russian and East European Institute

Overseasjobs.com
Job listings. Somewhat hard to navigate.

International Employment Weekly
Fee-based Web or print access to international jobs in commerce, engineering, computing, health care, humanitarian assistance, environmental programs, and program administration.

Brief bibliography of University Library Holdings (Access through SetonCat)

There are many excellent print resources available at the library that focus on international jobs and careers or provide practical advice on how to write a resume or conduct a job interview. These guides contain listings of business, government and non-profit agencies, country information, and advice on legal and immigration matters. They are invaluable tools when beginning a job search.

International Job Searches:

Author: Kocher, Eric.
Title: International jobs : where they are, how to get them
Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : Perseus Books, c1999.
Description: 5th ed.
Location: Reference
Call Number: HF5549.5.E45 K63 1999

Provides excellent advise on conducting a job search. Annotated list of internships and job opportunities with the Federal Government, the U.N., international businesses, non-profit organizations, academia, and international law.

Author: Krannich, Ronald L.
Title: Almanac of international jobs and careers : a guide to over 1001 employers
Publisher: Manassas Park, VA : Impact Publications, c1994.
Description: 2nd ed.
Location: Reference
Call Number: HF5549.5.E45 K72 1994

Although somewhat dated, this almanac provides an extensive annotated listing of U.S. government agencies, private consulting and contracting firms, and non-profit organizations. It also gives information on teaching abroad and internship opportunities.

Author: Krannich, Ronald L.
Title: The complete guide to international jobs and careers
Publisher: Manassas Park, VA : Impact Publications, c1992.
Description: 2nd ed.
Location: Stacks (copy 1)
Call Number: HF5549.5.E45 K73 1992
Location: Reference (copy 2)
Call Number: HF5549.5.E45 K73 1992

Effective job strategies for finding a job abroad. Information on U.S. agencies, non-profits, international organizations, etc.
 

Title: Guide to careers in world affairs
Publisher: Manassas Park, VA : Impact Publications, c1993.
Location: Reference
Call Number: HF5549.5.E45 G79 1993

Author: Mueller, Nancy.
Title: Work worldwide: international career strategies for the adventurous job seekers
Publisher:  Emeryville, Calif. : John Muir Publications ; Berkeley, Calif. : Distributed to the book trade by Publishers Group West, c2000.
1st ed.
vii, 231 p. ; 23 cm.
Location: Stacks
Call Number: HF5382.55.M83 2000

Author: Wertsman, Vladimir.
Title: Career opportunities for bilinguals and multilinguals: a directory of resources in education, employment, and business
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Scarecrow Press, 2002
2nd ed.
xxii, 333 p. ; 23 cm
Location: Reference
Call number: HF5382.5.U5 W44 2002

General Career Information:

Author: Schmidt, Robert (Robert Vernon)
Title:  The national jobline directory : over 2,000 companies, government agencies, and other organizations that post job openings by phone
Publisher: Holbrook, Mass. : B. Adams, c1994-
Location: Reference
Call Number: HF5382.75.U5 S296

Author: Lauber, Daniel.
Title: Non-profits' job finder
Publisher: River Forest, Ill. : Planning/Communications ; Lanham, MD : Distributed to the trade by National Book Network,c1994.
Location:  Reference
Call Number: HF5382.75.U6 L328 1994

Author: Farr, J. Michael.
Title: America's top white-collar jobs : detailed information on 112 major office, management, sales, and professional jobs
Publisher: Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, c1999.
Location: Reference
Call Number:  HF5382.75.U6 F369 1999
 

Interviews and resume writing:

Author: Elderkin, Kenton W.
Title: How to get interviews from classified job ads /
Publisher: New York : Wings Books : Distributed by Random House, 1995.
Location: Reference
Call Number: HF6125.5 .E43 1995

Author: Block, Jay.
Title: 101 best resumes
Publisher:New York : McGraw-Hill, c1997.
Location: Reference
Call Number: HF5383 .B534 1997

 Author: Crowther, Karmen N. T.,
Title: Researching your way to a good job
Publisher:  New York : J. Wiley, c1993.
Location: Reference
Call Number: HF5382.75.U6 C76 1993
 

Career Information resources at Seton Hall:

Seton Hall's Career Center offers career success workshops, employer /alumni networking events, and virtual career resources for Seton Hall students. There is a variety of internships and links to career information resources
For more information, contact:
Jacquline Chaffin, M.Ed., Director
Bayley Hall, 2nd Floor
(973) 761-9355
Hours: Tuesday 8:45 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Monday - Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Email: careers@shu.edu
http://studentaffairs.shu.edu/career