printed on: 19 May 2013

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Government of the Philippines
Website: http://www.gov.ph/
Official website of the Philippines government
Coral Cay Conservation
Website: http://www.coralcay.org/
Coral Cay Conservation is a conservation charity dedicated to the protection of coral reefs and tropical rainforests in Montserrat, Cambodia and the Philippines. They offer voluntary work placements which involve diving in coral reefs and gathering information for conservation purposes. Volunteers pay fees.
European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
Website: http://www.eccp.com/
The ECCP is a service-oriented organisation whose main goal is to foster close economic ties and business relations between the Philippines and Europe. The ECCP does this by providing a wide range of business services and by creating linkages between companies, organisations and individuals with existing or potential business interests in Europe and the Philippines
Department of Labour and Employment Philippines
Website: http://www.dole.gov.ph
The Department of Labor and Employment works to promote employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect workers and promote their welfare, and maintain industrial peace. This website has useful employment related news and information as well as a link to the Department’s job search site.
Schoogle
Website: http://www.schoogle.ph/
Online scholarship and college database for the Philippines
Commission on Higher Education
Website: http://www.ched.gov.ph/
Official website of the Commission on Higher Education in the Philippines. Provides information on the higher education system in the Philippines as well as information on studying there as a foreign student
Jobs DB
Website: http://www.jobsdb.com/

Search for jobs in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, China, Australia, India, Korea, Taiwan, United States.


Scholarship Positions
Website: http://scholarship-positions.com/
International directory of scholarship opportunities
Recruit.net
Website: http://www.recruit.net/
Recruit.net is a Hong Kong based company that operates an international network of trilingual job search engines. It provides job seekers with free and instant access to millions of jobs from thousands of companies via one simple search.
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Website: http://www.wwf.org.uk/core/index.asp
Global conservation organisation. There is a "jobs at WWF" link on the home page.
JobTopGun
Website: http://www.jobtopgun.com/
This is a job search site for vacancies in Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. You will have to register to take advantage of the job update service and to be able to create your “Super Resume”.
Shiksha
Website: http://www.shiksha.com/
Online library providing information on courses offered in different countries for an array of different subjects
Study Abroad Library
Website: http://www.studyabroadlibrary.com
Directory of study abroad resources and schemes. Operates like search engine.
Kaya Responsible travel
Website: http://www.kayavolunteer.com/
Kaya Responsible Travel offers the experience of the real world and make a difference. Kaya gives you the opportunity to volunteer abroad, learn a language abroad, gain valuable work experience overseas, take a gap year or become TEFL qualified. With over 200 volunteer projects and work experience opportunities in more than 20 countries across the globe, Kaya offers a world of choice!
Trabaho.com
Website: http://www.trabaho.com/
Trabaho.com is an online recruitment site in the Philippines. It also contains careers advice and information on career-related events, seminars and training
Study Abroad Links
Website: http://www.studyabroadlinks.com
Directory of internship, volunteering and study abroad opportunities listed by country
UNDP
Website: http://www.undp.org
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. You can find a list of current vacancies by clicking on “Other Information” and selecting “Employment Opportunities” from the dropdown menu. If you are interested in an unpaid internship position, you can find out more by clicking on “Other Information” and selecting “Internships” from the dropdown menu.
World Volunteer Web
Website: http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/
Provides information and resources for those wanting to volunteer abroad.
Hieros Gamos - Worldwide Legal Directories
Website: http://www.hg.org
Hieros Gamos is a worldwide legal directory and lists law firms in the countries listed
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Website: http://www.philippinechamber.com/
Official website of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Offers some scholarships and funding
Expat Interviews
Website: http://www.expatinterviews.com/
This website contains interviews with expats who live and work abroad. All the expats answer a set of questions which concentrate on their real life experiences in the country. Please note that these are personal views and should not be used as an authoritative guide on living and working in the country.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Website: http://www.apec.org/
APEC is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants
Website: http://www.capa.com.my
The Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) represents national professional accounting organisations in the Asia-Pacific region. Today, CAPA has a membership of 31 accounting organisations in 24 jurisdictions.
Pacific Bridge
Website: http://www.pacificbridge.com
Recruiting/headhunting and human resources consulting company focused on Asia. Site has country specific articles
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Website: http://www.saarc-sec.org/
The SAARC was established in 1985 by the Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It provides a platform for the peoples of South Asia to work together in a spirit of friendship, trust and understanding. It aims to accelerate the process of economic and social development in the member states.
JobsDB.com
Website: http://www.jobsdb.com
Asian job site also with jobs for Australia and USA.
Pinoyworld
Website: http://pinoyworld.org/
News site that also hosts information on job vacancies, scholarship and fellowship opportunities
Venture for Fund Raising
Website: http://www.venture-asia.org/
Venture for Fund Raising is the first and only non-profit organization in the Philippines that serves the fund raising needs of other non-profit organisations in the country and Asia. To read more on their volunteering opportunities, click on “Help Us Help You”.
World Endeavors
Website: http://www.worldendeavors.com/index.php
Provides opportunities for volunteering, internships and working abroad across the globe.
Study Abroad Domain
Website: http://www.studyabroaddomain.com/
Information and advice for people wanting to study, work or volunteer abroad
Webometrics
Website: http://www.webometrics.info/
Online directory of universities worldwide
Philippinesnews.net
Website: http://www.philippinesnews.net/
Part of an international network of news sites, utilising local, national and international resources. This portal features all the latest breaking Philippine news, collating headlines and stories from a variety of sources, including global TV networks, major newspapers, news wires and their own journalists. The site provides links to major local Philippine news sources, particularly to the key Philippine newspapers
British Chamber of Commerce of The Philippines
Website: http://www.bccphil.com/
The mission of the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is to encourage and support bilateral trade between the Philippines and the UK. Useful for those looking to work abroad in the Philippines
ASEAN Science and Technology Network
Website: http://www.astnet.org
Has links to all research institutions and research facilities in member countries throughout S E Asia. Look under “links”.
Foreign Credits
Website: http://www.foreigncredits.com/
Information on global education systems, credit-transfer and other educational resources.
JobStreet.com.
Website: http://jobstreet.com/
Recruitment site for Asia-Pacific
UNA Exchange
Website: http://www.unaexchange.org
Wales-based organisation offering opportunities to volunteer on local development projects in more than 50 countries around the world.
Library of Congress - Global Gateway
Website: http://international.loc.gov/intldl/intldlhome.html
This website lists selected internet resources on world culture compiled by the Library of Congress. Includes research guides and opportunities, etc. Go to "Portals to the World" and select the country in which you are interested.
IRIN
Website: http://www.irinnews.org
IRIN is a project of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. It offers humanitarian news and analysis on Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia for the humanitarian community. Select from the “Countries” dropdown menu on the right to read news and articles specifically related to the country of interest.
Xtreme Gap Year
Website: http://www.xtremegapyear.co.uk/
Offers advice and a range of gap year opportunities in a variety of countries.
Alleba Filipino Directory
Website: http://www.alleba.com/dir.html
Directory site with links to various information sites about aspects of the Philippines.
JobERA
Website: http://jobera.com/
Job searching site for numerous countries which also has notes on, or examples of, international resumes for a smaller selection of countries.
Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI)
Website: http://www.cacci.org.tw/
This is a regional organisation of Asian and Western business enterprises and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is part of it. CACCI seeks to serve as a forum for promoting the vital role of businessmen in the region, increasing regional business interaction and enhancing regional economic growth.
TAO Pilipinas
Website: http://www.tao-pilipinas.org/
TAO-Pilipinas is a women-led non-stock, non-profit, non-government organisation of professionals in the field of architecture, planning and engineering providing technical assistance to the urban poor. Volunteering opportunities can be found by clicking on “Volunteer”.
4 International Colleges & Universities
Website: http://www.4icu.org/
Lists and ranks universities from all over the globe
United Planet
Website: http://www.unitedplanet.org/
Online community offering volunteering opportunities
Planet Edu
Website: http://www.planetedu.com/
Directory for study, internships, volunteering and employment abroad
IIE Passport
Website: http://www.iiepassport.org/
Search by country and subject for international study and funding opportunities. The site also includes a "Student's Guide" which, although clearly intended for US students going abroad, has thorough coverage of issues to consider before committing to study internationally
Manpower Inc. Worldwide
Website: http://www.manpower.com/
Manpower is an international recruitment company providing staffing services on both permanent and temporary basis. Select the country you require from the dropdown menu on left.
A Broader View Volunteers
Website: http://www.abroaderview.org/index.php
Non-Profit organisation providing volunteer projects abroad
Canadian-universities.net
Website: http://www.canadian-universities.net
Despite the name this site has lists of, and links to, universities globally.
Scholarshipnet
Website: http://scholarshipnet.wordpress.com/
Blog providing information and links to international scholarships
Open Society Institute
Website: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp
The Open Society Institute (OSI) operates an Academic Fellowship Programme which aims to support talented scholars who, after earning a Master's or other postgraduate degree abroad, seek university positions and academic careers in their home countries. It covers a number of countries worldwide including a number in Eastern Europe. For more information go to the website and click on "Academic Fellowship Programme".
Go Abroad
Website: http://www.goabroad.com/
US-based commercial organisation offering study, volunteering and work abroad opportunities in a wide variety of countries and disciplines. Candidates would ordinarily have to pay for these opportunities.
UNESCO - International Bureau of Education
Website: http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en.html
Has useful links to education ministries, university networks, and general information on education in most countries.
Eastchance.com
Website: http://www.eastchance.com
Directory for higher education including information on employment and funding
Myanmar Study Abroad
Website: http://www.myanmarstudyabroad.org/
Designed to advise on studying abroad for Myanmar students but also provides country profiles and information useful to anyone interested in studying abroad
JobIsland
Website: http://www.jobisland.com/
JobIsland is a job search engine that has vacancies in over 60 countries
International Employment News
Website: http://employment.einnews.com/
EIN News Service for international employment professionals provides constantly updated news and information on employment issues.
Concordia
Website: http://www.concordiavolunteers.org.uk/
A wide range of volunteer projects in the UK and overseas providing work experience for young people. It has links with the European Voluntary Service (EVS), a European Commission Scheme which funds 18-30 year olds to undertake volunteering in Europe. There is an option to download the EVS handbook as a PDF.
Abroad Education
Website: http://www.abroadeducation.com.np/
Information site for students wanting to study abroad.
Philippine Expat Portal
Website: http://www.philippine-portal.com
Resource site providing information life in the Philippines, including costs of living and for study and visa information.
London Embassy Philippines
Website: http://www.philembassy-uk.org/
Official website for the Embassy in London of the Philippines
ReliefWeb
Website: http://www.reliefweb.int/
A project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Contains information on humanitarian emergencies. Worldwide vacancies. Search on the tag 'international development jobs' for a complete list of vacancy sources
Workcircle.com
Website: http://www.workcircle.com/
This UK job search website is linked to various online employment agencies, and therefore, offers a large number of vacancies in the UK and abroad
Jobs Abroad
Website: http://www.jobsabroad.com

Online vacancies with jobs across the world


Bureau of Local Employment
Website: http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/cnmrs.asp
Provides convenient services to individuals and employers related to employment and the job market in the Philippines Special Features section includes ’How to sell yourself’, ’A good cover letter’ and ’Resume tips’
Asia Planet
Website: http://www.asia-planet.net/
Provides country profiles and information on traveling to countries in Asia.
asiaDHRRA
Website: http://asiadhrra.org
Regional partnership of eleven social development networks and organizations in ten Asian nations. It envisions Asian rural communities that are just, free, prosperous, living in peace and working in solidarity towards self-reliance. To find out more about the organisation’s volunteering opportunities, click on “Support Us!”.
Hands On Manila
Website: http://www.handsonmanila.org.ph/
Hands On Manila is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing members with diverse, flexible volunteer opportunities that address the needs of the community. Click on “Volunteer Programs” for more information on the organisation’s volunteering opportunities in the fields of health & nutrition, reading & tutoring, arts & crafts, sports & recreation, computer literacy, elderly people, differently enabled people and enrichment
Phillipine Directory
Website: http://www.philippine-directory.com
Directory of information relating to the Philippines
Visa Headquarters
Website: http://www.visahq.co.uk

VisaHQ.com, Inc. provides online visa services enabling travellers to apply online for visas to most countries in the world.


CIA World Factbook
Website: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook
This is a reference resource with almanac style information about the countries of the world. Choose the country you want from the “Select a Country or Location” dropdown list and find facts on the country in the following categories: demographics, geography, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
BBC Country Profiles
Website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/country_profiles
These are compiled in the News section. Select the country of interest from the regional dropdown list. The information provided includes a brief historical overview, basic facts and information about political leadership and the media.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
Website: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
Foreign & Commonwealth Office offers advice on travel and living abroad and information on British consular services abroad. Select a country from the dropdown menu.
International Association of Universities
Website: http://www.iau-aiu.net/

Primarily a site for policy makers and education administrators but the site includes details of the HE systems in a number of countries and a list of universities around the world - look under 'Services' and click on 'IHU/WHED'. See under 'Links' for a number of official international study sites.


Leverhulme Trust
Website: http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk

Funding for UK resident postgraduates and postdoctorals to study abroad, with studentships tenable anywhere except the UK or US


Golden Key International Honour Society
Website: http://www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS

An international collegiate "honor society", with nearly 2 million members from over 190 countries who have been recognised at over 375 chapters at colleges and universities. Offers members access to information on jobs, scholarships, study abroad opportunities, etc. Has regional sections.


Asia Web Guide
Website: http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/freetop.aspx
Sources of information about companies in the Asia and the Pacific region selected by Nikkei Net Interactive
Global Career Company
Website: http://www.globalcareercompany.com/
The Global Career Company is an international recruitment consultancy that specialises in recruiting internationally-based candidates back into jobs within their home countries. Job opportunities can be searched in the regional link on the right.
Learn4Good International Job Search
Website: http://www.learn4good.com/

Learn4Good has an international Job search section, which allows for a quick search by country.Free registration and CV upload is available.


Careerjet
Website: http://www.careerjet.co.uk/
CareerJet is an international multilingual employment search engine listing opportunities by regions and countries. Search for any job or an region or city in the “Where” field.
Online Newspapers
Website: http://www.onlinenewspapers.com

Links to newspapers, many with employment sections


United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Website: http://www.beta.undp.org/undp/en/home.html

The UN agency responsible for development and aid. Individual country sites can be accessed from this page, and offer information about the work that the UN do within those individual territories. UN vacancies can also be found on these sites. May offer internships.


International Job Online
Website: http://jobs.thecareersgroup.co.uk/

A Careers Group run online job board for international job opportunities


Directory of Development Organizations - Worldwide
Website: http://www.devdir.org

The directory of development organisations, listing 65,000 development organisations, has been prepared to facilitate international cooperation and knowledge sharing in development work, both among civil society organizations, academic and research institutions, governments and the private sector.