| Edition |
Sixth edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 354 pages ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 340-342) and index. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- pt. 1. Introduction to international career development -- 1. First questions -- What exactly is an international job? -- Career exploration : how do you find out what you want to do? -- Occupational research -- Things to consider when doing your research -- How can you gain experience? -- What are the right qualifications? -- Conclusion -- 2. Careers and academics : the link -- Straight talk about graduate schools and career opportunities -- Pursuing a joint degree -- 3. Conducting an overseas job search -- Start the hunt at home -- Consider teaching English -- An internship may be your best bet -- If you are a student -- 4. Landing the job -- Research and networking -- Resumes -- Job search correspondence -- Interviewing techniques -- pt. 2. The international job market -- 5. The federal government -- Executive branch jobs -- Legislative branch jobs-- Helpful resources -- 6. The United Nations and related international organizations -- The UN Secretariat -- United Nations organizations -- United Nations specialized agencies -- Other international organizations -- Helpful resources -- 7. International business and banking -- Academic preparation -- International business -- Small business and entrepreneurship -- International trade -- Management consultants -- International banking -- Helpful resources -- 8. Nonprofit organizations -- What is a nonprofit organization? -- Research and think tanks -- Area interests -- Educational development and cultural exchange -- International development -- Environment, energy, and population -- Foundations -- Trade and professional associations -- Relief, refugee assistance, and human rights -- Peace and democratization -- 9. International communications -- Breaking into the field of communications -- Journalism -- Broadcasting -- New media -- Advertising -- Public relations -- 10. Teaching abroad -- Federal government -- Other opportunities -- Teaching English overseas -- Where are the jobs? -- Teaching at home -- Helpful resources -- 11. International law -- A joint degree: juris doctor and a master of international affairs -- A world of opportunities -- Helpful resources -- Recommended reading -- Index. |
| Subject |
Employment in foreign countries -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Americans -- Employment -- Foreign countries -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Added Author |
Kocher, Eric, 1912-1999
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| ISBN |
0738207462 paperback |
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