Breaking Into International Careers with Dawson Law

Thinking about pivoting to an international career—or finally making that leap overseas? In this episode of Career Pulse DC, host Margaret Knudsen sits down with international careers coach Dawson Law and Fraser Traverse, CEO of Traverse Jobs, for a dynamic conversation about navigating global job markets. Dawson shares his own career journey—from working at the State Department to representing the Treasury in London—and how that inspired his work helping 70+ clients land roles across government, NGOs, and the private sector. 🎧 You’ll learn: What makes international job searches uniquely challenging—and how to beat the odds How to strategically use foreign language skills (without getting pigeonholed) The real role of grad school in international affairs How to network across borders (yes, even from your couch) Tips for resumes, interviews, and negotiating salaries in global contexts How to pivot mid-career—even without prior international experience What a federal hiring freeze means for job seekers Whether you're fresh out of college or eyeing a second-act career abroad, Dawson’s insights are invaluable. 📍Resources Mentioned:  🔗 InternationalCareersCoach.com  📧 Got questions or want to be a guest? Email us at margaret@traversejobs.com.