Websites of Interest:
World Affairs Council, organization promoting global understanding
Internations, online community for global minds
Worldwide ERC, association for workforce mobility
ExpatWomen, online community for international women
Working Abroad: Do You Have the Right Stuff?
1. Do you have a real sense of adventure?
2. Would you consider yourself extremely flexible?
3. Do you operate well outside your comfort zone?
4. Do you thrive on diversity - lots of it and all at the same time?
5. Do you like being in charge, and can you lead among chaos & confusion?
6. Are you curious - deep-down interested - in what makes the world go round?
7. Can you build relationships across culture and through a second language?
8. Are you willng to go the extra mile by using diplomacy & persistence?
9. Do you know how to listen - and read between the lines?
10.Can you handle failure?
Now, more than ever, international experience is critical. Working abroad can fast-track your career, broaden your professional capabilities, increase your pay and expand your personal horizons. And for recent graduates, working overseas may be the single greatest opportunity to land a job that not only pays the bills, but launches you on a successful career track despite these tough economic times.
Women: Working internationally is probably the single greatest opportunity for you to fast-track your career. Contrary to assumptions in many organizations, women usually excel abroad.
Mid-career Professionals: Global managers are hot these days. Corporations, non-profit organizations and governments all recognize that they can best compete if they have a diverse workforce with a rich mix of skills, perspectives and experiences.
Recents Grads/Students: Global marketplace increasingly offers more opportunities to new grads. Landing that first global gig can be difficult, so be prepared to acquire necessary skills and differentiate yourself in job search. 