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

It’s Easy to be Green…

Experience Green

Will connect students and alumni with eco-friendly jobs, internships and opportunities

Engages college students and young alumni with a community of like-minded peers who are concerned about the environment

Connecting Students to Business

Microsoft Students to Business (S2B)

A Microsoft Community Initiative designed to connect Microsoft-skilled students with partners and customers for entry-level and internship positions

Provides unique training opportunities and resources for students to establish the skill requirements to fuel innovation and enable employability

What Else is Happening at Experience?

Experience Portfolio

New Career-Focused Content and Resources

iModules Partnership

Career Services Experience Newsletter

Professional Development Series

Save the date for our next webinarJuly 30, 2008 @ 1:00pm EST

Follow-up evaluationPlease Give Us Your Feedback!

Q & A SessionQ & A Session

If you would like to ask a question,

please press *1 on your telephone keypad.

Thanks for Participating!Thanks for Participating!

Mary Anne ThompsonGoing Global, Inc.www.goinglobal.com

Experience, Inc.support@experience.com

800-583-7741