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The Experience Professional Development Series Webinar: Global Career Strategies:
Realities, Trends and Tips for Finding a Job Overseas
is scheduled to begin at1:00pm Eastern (10:00am Pacific)
April 30, 2008
Welcome! Please standby.
Global Career Strategies:Realities, Trends and Tips for
Finding a Job Overseas
Experience Professional Development Series WebinarApril 30, 2008
Mary Anne Thompson Founder and President
Going Global, Inc.
Going GlobalExpand your horizons…your career…your futureExpand your horizons…your career…your future
Going Global Inc.
• Future global executives will:
– Commute on a regional basis
– Permanently move/become a local hire
– Be part of a global team
– “Contract” executives on short term assignments
• Increased focus on spousal careers; 18% of “trailing spouses” are male
EXPAT TRENDS
Going Global Inc.
• Full expat package only for top jobs
• Trend towards hiring “Leaner” expats – from developing countries; young (30), single and no children
• Increase in international transfers; finding skilled locals to replace expats still a challenge
• Reverse strategies – sending employees from developing countries to HQ – groomed to return home (some jump boat!)
EXPAT TRENDS
Going Global Inc.
FUTURE DEMOGRAPHICS:
• By 2010 Europe population falls, US stable, Asia/Africa grow
• By 2010 developing countries will have 87% of the world’s population; 50% of workforce in India and China
• By 2050 population = 9 billion (+40%); Population in poor countries skyrockets; largest population increase in 50 poorest nations.
Greatest Population Growth: - India - Nigeria - Pakistan - Congo - Brazil - Uganda - China - Ethiopia
Going Global Inc.
• Biggest Obstacles to Global Mobility
– Family/partner issues
– Desire to be closer to family
– Health issues/special needs
– Education options for children
– Language/cultural challenges
– Economic climate/cost of new location
– Personal security
GO OR STAY?
Going Global Inc.
• Employer must be able to prove attempt to hire local (2 tests)
• Immigration law may depend on home country
• Employers must apply for permit; permit issued for specific job.
• Hiring law firm for permit process may improve your prospects (Fragomen.com)
WORK PERMITS
Going Global Inc.
• Start working at base – especially D.C.– Embassies
– Trade Associations
– Country Trade Offices
• Personal networks– Fellow students/alumni association
– Professional associations
– Former employers
GOING GLOBAL
Going Global Inc.
• Talk to someone with experience in both cultures; ask for candid feedback
• Find local job expert to make resume “culturally correct”
• Identify a niche that locals cannot fill
• Read foreign newspapers—Financial Times (pay attention to mergers and acquisitions)
JOB HUNTING TIPS
Going Global Inc.
• Have business cards printed
• Ask for “info meeting” – not an interview
• Mid-level companies may be best bet
• Read publications (mergers/new business)
• Volunteer to get foot in door
GOING GLOBAL
Going Global Inc.
• Outside US: photos; personal info; handwritten cover letter; chronological format; very date restricted; not as detailed
• Resume/CV standards: two pages in length; use 10-12 pt. font; no web resumes; print before emailing
• Expanded education details are important
• Choose words carefully – use industry terminology that is common worldwide
RESUME/CV ADVICE
Going Global Inc.
• Make the link (visit web site/annual report)
• Build like an inverted pyramid
• Qualification summary at top – quantify key selling points
• Key assets:– Language abilities– Multi-cultural experience– Relevant work experience/education
RESUME/CV TIPS
Going Global Inc.
• High tolerance for change/stress
• Function well in ambiguous situations
• Self confidence
• Strong communication and people skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Sincere interest in culture
ISE ATTRIBUTES
Going Global Inc.
• Students with global work aspirations should consider study abroad programs that:
– are conducted in the local language
– last for a full academic year
– include an internship component
– house students with host country nationals
– attend courses offered by the host university
STUDY ABROAD
Going Global Inc.
• Available – be ready to go when opportunity arises
• Flexible– Open to meeting employer’s needs
– Position
– Location
• Affordability– Be realistic and reasonable
– Lower hassle factor
• Negotiate– Local benefits
– Personal needs
ENHANCE YOUR CHANCES
Going Global Inc.
Thank You
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Mary Anne ThompsonGoing Global, Inc.www.goinglobal.com
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