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Finding a Job Overseas
Friday, July 13, 2007
Anne Fisher, senior writer at Fortune Magazine, gives some tips to
find work overseas. She starts by reminding us that most
international jobs are actually "local." Due to technological
advancements, we no longer need to travel to communicate.
That being said, if you want to travel, keep in mind that most
employers prefer to hire locally instead of flying people in. There
are ways to increase your chances however:
- Figure what work you are interested in, get experience, and look
out for opportunities to do it internationally.
- Relocate to cities with international connections, like New York
or Chicago.
On a final note, knowledge of a foreign language is always an asset
and make sure to tailor your applications to reflect your adaptability
and resourcefulness.
How to Get an International Job, CNNMoney.com
Looking for Work in Another City
Friday, June 02, 2006
It is easiest to find work in the city where you live as recruiters
know that you are familiar with the way of life, are integrated, and
know your way around. In some circumstances, however, you might
want to move to another city to change perspective, because there
are simply no jobs where you live, or because you want to reunite
with your spouse.
Employers are normally reticent in hiring people from other
locations. That is even more so when a person applies from another
country, or, even worse, a country speaking in majority another
language or breathing a substantially different culture. In light
of some employers' hesitation to hire newcomers, it is important for
job seekers to show that they will not be a burden and that no
additional complications will come from hiring them, as opposed to
a "local."
Simply showing that you are qualified will not be enough. You will
need to "reassure" recruiters that you will integrate well in the
organisation. Although you might feel that there is a "heavier"
burden on you to make your case, sometimes, the fact that you come
from somewhere else might give you an edge also, in terms of the
perspective you have on things.
Remember: It's all about how you "frame" your application.
The Brain Gap Is Closing Fast
Tuesday,
April 25, 2006
Poor results from American students at an international contest of
programmers highlights how China, India, and Eastern Europe are
closing in fast on the knowledge gap.
Among all the participants, only the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology ranked among the 12 highest finishers. The rest of the
top spots was seized by teams from Eastern Europe and Asia. This
closing in of the brain gap is alarming taking into consideration
the fact that until the late 1990's, American students dominated
these contests. You think this year was bad? Last year, no U.S.
team made it to the top 12.
American students (and society) have become complacent in terms of
striving for the best and are starting to lose the technological
edge that has helped America reach up to become the world's Super
Power. There are too many distractions now on college campuses and
professions such as "programmer" or "scientist" are not valued.
"The output of American computer science programs is plummeting,
even while that of Eastern European and Asian schools is rising.
China and India, the new global tech powerhouses, are fueled by
900,000 engineering graduates of all types each year, more than
triple the number of U.S. grads." [BusinessWeek Online]
How about relying on immigration to attract top talents around the
world? This idea is no longer as attractive as it used to be. With
China, India, and other parts of the world being viewed as the
cornerstone of the new era, many members of the new generation have
their eyes set on those destinations and no longer on the U.S.
The U.S. Government better do something before it's too late.
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