"This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to: land an international assignment; negotiate the best possible contract; know what to expect when they arrive; and strategically transition themselves into a premium position upon repatriation. If you fancy a stab at accelerated success, doused with the excitement of living in a foreign land, Get Ahead By Going Abroad is definitely one of those books you should Google today." Andrea Martin, UK Telegraph "Women who are considering working abroad will find this to be a very useful pace to begin their journey." Sarah Pachter, Miami Herald "The book, a down-to-earth, step-by-step guide to getting and keeping a job in a foreign market, is a must-read for anyone who is serious about going global." - Anne Fisher, FORTUNE "Yeatman and Berdan combined their experiences with those of dozens of other women to offer thorough advice ranging from how to get an overseas job to dealing with culture shock and paperwork.... this is a handy book, with plenty of insight."- Michelle Archer, USA Today "Stories make the book feel like a group of mentors guiding the reader through deciding to go, getting there, and navigating cultural difficulties while distinguishing oneself on the job.... There is no other book quite like this, a recommendation in itself." Library Journal "As part of a growing trend, women executives are advancing their careers by working abroad,"PINK magazine "Get Ahead By Going Abroad is a ‘must-read; for all those who seek to make a difference in their careers, while at the same time expanding their personal horizons." - Dr. Neuman Pollack, Barry Kaye College of Business, Florida Atlantic University "A book that strikes just the right balance between serious advice and anecdotal reminiscences . . . this book guides the reader in identifying and weighing all of the relevant factors and making the most of her decision. With this kind of platform for success, young women should not hesitate to pick up a copy of this book and start giving serious consideration to going global as their next career move." -- Barbara D. Linney, Blank Rome LLP | ||||||
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Praise for the authors... "I recently had the opportunity to hear Stacie Berdan present to the Executive Women of Goizueta. I found the book insightful for both women who have been abroad and those considering the challenge. Having the opportunity to hear her tell the stories first-hand really made the book come alive, and it inspired me to consider going abroad again for the third time. Her passion and personal style captivated the audience." -- Tara Whitehead, VP Amdocs Consulting Division, Amdocs
“Perry Yeatman received a glowing review for inspiring the audience. In written evaluations, over 87% percent of the 900 person audience believed Perry’s speech was impeccable. Both informative and motivating. They particularly noted their appreciation for her candidness and enthusiasm.” -- Kaarina Koskenalusta, President & CEO, The Executive’s Club of Chicago.
"Stacie provides personal experiences coupled with market data on the opportunities and challenges that can be faced by those interested in“Getting Ahead by GoingAbroad”. She provides compelling anecdotes as to why going abroad can provide the necessary stepping stones for advancing your career and addresses concerns that translate across all corporate levels. Although the presentation was geared towards women, Stacie highlighteds teps that both men and women should consider. A fabulous presentation and book that’s “a must read”. -- America's Women's Network, CreditSuisse
"Sincere thanks for your participation in Harvard Business School's Dynamic Women in Business Conference. Your unique experiences provide important insight to women interested in working abroad."
- Sarah Zalewski, HBS 2009
“Stacie was terrific, and we hope to have her back soon. The students were profoundly inspired by her presentation.”
- Marie Leible, Director of Institutional Advancement, Pope John Paul II High School
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“Girl Scouting applauds Yeatman and Berdan's amazing efforts to highlight cross-cultural under- standing and international experiences as critical to professional success...” —Kathy Cloninger, CEO, Girls Scouts of USA “Get Ahead By Going Abroad explains how working overseas enables you to learn more about yourself and your world, and how this knowledge will lead to success in your career. Whether you work for a non-profit or a corporation, global experience counts.” —Bill Johnston, President, Jane Goodall Institute “Get Ahead By Going Abroad shows that women can have fun AND jumpstart their careers by spending time abroad...I cannot think of wiser advice for young women, and even the seasoned professional will pick up some pearls.” —Adrienne Graves, Ph.D., President & CEO, Santen, Inc. “I would have benefited from having Get Ahead By Going Abroad before beginning my international career.” —Joyce E. Erony, Managing Director, Sanders Morris Harris, Life Sciences Opportunities Funds |
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