International Career Toolkit

Build your global career toolkit!

Join us for events every month to boost your awareness of job opportunities available to you!

2026-2027 Schedule

September 16 | 3 pm | Zoom (Join Here)
Careers at the United Nations: Opportunities in Global Affairs
What does it take to work for the United Nations? Join Tamar Hanh, Deputy Director for the UN Information Center in Washington, D.C., for an inside look at the work of the UN and the range of internship and career opportunities available to students interested in international affairs.
 
October 15 | 3 pm | Global Hub
Funding Your Global Experience
Join representatives from the Office of National Scholarships, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs (NRIEP), Global Experiences Office (GEO), and area and global studies centers to learn about various funding opportunities for your global experience!
 
November 18 | 3 pm | Zoom (Join Here)
Pursuing Graduate School Abroad
Thinking about earning a graduate degree outside the United States? Hear from a panel of Pitt alumni who have successfully navigated the process of applying to and attending graduate programs abroad. Learn about finding programs, preparing competitive applications, funding your education, and making the most of the international experience.
 
January 27 | 3 pm | Global Hub
Teaching English Abroad: Turning Your Degree into a Global Experience
Interested in living and working abroad after graduation? Learn about opportunities to teach English overseas, how to find and apply for programs, what qualifications you need, and what you can gain from the experience. Hear directly from alumni who have taught English abroad.
 
Febrary 11 | 3 pm | Global Hub
Global Career Insights
Annamaria Fato is a Global Marketing and Communication expert with extensive experience living and working across Europe. A Pitt alumna, she has built a global career across the automotive, healthcare, and insurance sectors.

March 24 | 3 pm | Global Hub
Unlocking Transferable Skills through Study Abroad with Bryan Schultz, Director of CBA International Programs and UCIS
Study abroad can be an accelerated classroom for the skills employers want most. You'll leave with a framework for identifying, articulating, and showcasing your global experiences in resumes, interviews, and cover letters.
 
April 15 | 3 pm | Posvar 4130
Global Career Insights: Michael Hassett, PhD
Hear from Dr. Michael Hassett, a Strategic Resource Analyst at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), co-founder of Friends of Tonga, and a former Peace Corp volunteer. Drawing on his experience in the U.S. government, nonprofit sector, and international development, Dr. Hassett will share insights into building a globally focused career and finding opportunities across government, NGO, and other sectors.