One of the big questions that you need to answer is how long an international experience are you looking for because that answer has several implications.

If you’re thinking short-term -- a semester-long (or summer) internship -- there are several organizations that can help facilitate your experience (for a fee)… and even if you go about the internship-hunt on your own, you’ll likely have more success -- and faster -- than for a longer-term employment stint.

If you’re thinking long-term, your two main choices are finding an organization to sponsor you (to help you obtain a work permit/visa) or using one of the short-term programs as a stepping-stone to a more permanent position.

One option for either short- or long-term employment is teaching English as a second language -- which is possible in just about all non-English speaking countries around the world. And depending on demand, you can often find a program that will pay for your airline flight and accommodations, as well as provide a salary or stipend. (And, again, you could use the year while you are teaching to establish contacts and find a job closer to your career field.)