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By Sherry Lee Mueller

ISBN-10: 1626160538

ISBN-13: 9781626160538

Now on hand in a brand new moment variation, Working global: Careers in overseas schooling, alternate, and Development bargains an interesting advisor for cause-oriented humans devoted to commence or improve careers within the now burgeoning fields of foreign affairs. Mueller and Overmann extend their unique discussion among a occupation veteran and a tender expert to deal with matters that realize the meteoric upward push of social media and dramatic geopolitical occasions. They discover how the assumption of a global occupation has shifted: approximately each taking up increasingly more overseas dimensions, whereas foreign skills―linguistic skill, intercultural administration, and sensitivity―become ever extra hugely prized by way of strength employers.

This moment variation of Working World bargains ten new and 4 considerably up-to-date profiles in addition to new and increased innovations that come with work-life stability, the significance of informational interviews, relocating on, and key construction blocks for foreign careers.
Like the award-winning first variation, Working World is a unprecedented and worthy source to scholars and graduates drawn to careers in foreign affairs, mid-career pros who have the desire to make a occupation swap or shift, in addition to suggestions counselors and profession heart experts at universities.

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We should also remember that plain good manners—treating everyone the way you would like to be treated—are a fundamental part of a successful career. Every day, each task you do and interaction you have is either increasing someone’s 34 Shaping Your Career Philosophy confidence in your abilities or eroding it. Later on, that someone may play a major role in determining your future. The Science of Record Keeping I only wish that years ago some well-meaning counselor had told me how to maintain a database of the most useful connections made through networking activities, whether these individuals were encountered when I was a job seeker or as the incumbent of a particular position.

Historians will assign labels and designations, analyze trends, and otherwise describe the context in which we now live. Your effort to find your place at this particular point in history may be more productive if you start by viewing your career in a more holistic way. Instead of focusing on finding a job with clearly defined next steps in the same organization, focus on identifying your cause. As Mark and I were discussing this chapter, we reflected on the historic context in which I started my career compared with the backdrop that existed when he launched his.

Hiring them was less risky for the organization. Hiring the wrong person is expensive—in terms of time, energy, and dollars. Managers are always looking for ways to minimize that risk. That is why direct experience with a potential hire or the unqualified recommendation of a trusted colleague is a remarkable advantage. In sum, networking is getting to know potential employers and potential references. 30 Shaping Your Career Philosophy Who Are the Gatekeepers? People often assume that networking is done only with “important” people—an erroneous assumption, for sure.

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