Has it always been your dream to travel to
and work in faraway lands? If so, making
Quintessential Careers your first stop
makes a lot of sense.
This issue offers a number of resources
for those who seek the adventure of a global
career.
To our U.S. readers, we wish a safe and reflective
Memorial Day. Remembering those who've given their
lives for freedom takes on new meaning in the
post-Sept. 11 world.
Do you love learning about other cultures?
Can you communicate in multiple languages?
Do you have a knack for seeing things from a broader,
more global perspective? Did you major in international
studies or international business?
Looking to broaden
your corporate experience with a stint working
internationally? Do you want to work in a foreign
country? If you answered yes to any and all of
these questions, please continue reading this
article -- where you'll learn about the 10 most
important tips for landing a job overseas.
Do you have what it takes to work internationally?
Are you a home-body or an adventure-seeker? Are you
ethnocentric or open to new cultures? Take this quiz
and test your global job readiness.
With our semi-interactive quiz, you will receive a
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Founded in 1997, LatPro.com is the leading
employment source for Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking
professionals throughout the Americas. The site
provides access to the most progressive, high-growth
companies, using personalized tools to make the
process effective, efficient, and convenient.
Candidates can post resumes anonymously, receive
emails instantly announcing new job opportunities
that match their profile, and read expert advice
on job-seeking.
LatPro has earned high praise in the Internet recruiting
sector. In 2001 and 2002, the "Bible" of Internet
recruitment, CareerXroads, selected LatPro among the
"Best of the Best" in its annual ranking of employment
sites. Based on independent surveys of customer satisfaction,
a leading industry analyst ranked LatPro.com number one in
the targeted job board category and labeled it the
"best and brightest."
In addition to the ability to post resumes and search
job-postings, job-seekers can find links to job mailing lists,
recruiter resources, original articles, resume center,
relocation center, calendar of events, email newsletters,
salary wizard, international salary expert, learning English online,
and resources by country.
CareerTips.com
-- a comprehensive guide with key resource links to career prospects, education and training facilities -- including
universities and colleges, professional institutes, industry associations, jobs, and immigration
rules in Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, the UK, and the U.S. Free to job-seekers.
ESL Employment
-- for ESL and EFL teachers and administrators, a job site where you can browse job postings in
Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Korea, Africa, South America, and North America. Includes other key
resources and weekly emailed job updates. Free to job-seekers.
GoJobsite
-- where job-seekers can search (by job title, location, industry, posting date, and keywords)
through thousands of jobs in the UK and Europe. Job-seekers can also register to received targeted jobs
by email, get industry and career advice, and send your CV to recruitment agencies. Free to job-seekers.
hoteljobs.ie -- Ireland's leading hospitality, hotel and
catering job site, offering job seekers the ability to make contact with employers offering full-time,
part-time or casual jobs as well as summer jobs in all job categories, including chef, waiter/waitress,
bar staff, manager, receptionist, porter. Search jobs, post your CV, and find tips and other resources.
Free to job-seekers.
Find even more career and job site additions to Quintessential Careers by visiting our
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Tiffany writes: "I am an international studies major
with a minor in Spanish, and I am also getting an
International Business Certificate (which indicates
that I took a few business courses). I'm getting ready
to graduate, and I've been looking all over the Internet
for jobs, and there don't seem to be any for liberal
arts majors. Employers seem to want people who are
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Lorraine writes: "My husband was retrenched almost
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Dana writes: "I've just received a great job offer
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Will taking this new job make me look too much
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Carolyn writes: "I had a great job at Wal-Mart.
I made a very stupid choice and ate a bag of potato
chips without paying for them. I was fired immediately.
I had worked for the company for a little over a year
and had always gotten excellent evaluations from my
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Q TIPS: Quick and Quintessential Career & Job Tips
If you are over 50 and looking for a new job, you may
experience some prejudice because of your age. What to do?
Bob Weinstein, author of So What If I'm Fifty? Straight
Talk and Proven Strategies for Getting Hired in the
Toughest Job Market Ever, says that bias against those
over 50 is a job-market fact. However, he says, allowing
yourself to feel defeated just becomes a self-fulfilling
prophecy. Here are some of his tips to overcome ageism and
get hired:
Promise to meet any challenge that arises.
Don't use slang in interviews because you think it makes
you sound younger.
Emphasize specific creative projects that you've made a
success.
It's hard to avoid the occasional letdown as you
climb your way up the corporate ladder. But employment
expert Max Messmer, chairman of Accountemps and author
of Managing Your Career For Dummies® (Hungry Minds, Inc.),
points out that you can take steps to ease your
emotional stress and quickly get your career back on track.
In fact, you may even benefit in the long run, he notes.
Messmer offers the following suggestions for turning
a step back into a step forward:
Take time to recover. Allow yourself time to deal
with the emotional response you may feel -- such as anger
or disappointment -- before making your next move.
Reflect on the situation. Ask yourself questions
about what happened, such as "What external factors
impacted the outcome? What could I have done differently?"
Don't take it personally. Remember that failure is
situational -- while you may fail in your attempts to
accomplish a particular goal, you are not a failure.
Look for the silver lining. You've probably heard
the paradox that success includes failure. Although
your tendency may be to dwell on what you've lost or
given up, focus your thoughts on what you can
gain. For example, if you've been laid off
from a job, take the opportunity to re-examine your
career goals.
Learn from your mistakes. Enduring a setback can
enhance your sense of self-awareness and help you
understand your limitations. The next time you find
yourself in a similar situation put your newfound
knowledge to use.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has put out a report,
Working in the 21st Century. Each section of the
report covers a major trend and offers a chart,
print-friendly version, and statistics.
Among major trends covered:
The labor force is growing more slowly.
The labor force is getting older.
More women are working today than in the past.
Minorities are the fastest growing part of the labor force.
Immigrants are found at the high and low ends of the education scale.
Education pays.
Some jobs with above-average earnings do not require
a bachelor's degree, but most require substantial training.
Workers with computer skills are in demand.
The 10 occupations that will generate the most
jobs range widely in their skill requirements.
Benefits account for more than a quarter of total compensation.
Retirement plans are changing.
Workers will be supporting more Social Security recipients.
The trend in years spent with an employer is down for
men and up for women.
The temporary help industry has grown rapidly.
The most common alternative employment arrangement
is independent contractor.
If you haven't already done so, we have a big favor to ask: please
take a few minutes to complete a totally anonymous survey.
As we vow in our privacy statement, we absolutely will not
use the information gained in any other way than to make
our Quintessential Careers site even BETTER for our readers.
WATCH FOR feature articles on these topics in upcoming
issues of QuintZine:
* Cover letters to recruiters
* How to write a counteroffer letter
* Home-based careers
* How to start a job club
* The ultimate guide to interview preparation
* Using informational interviews to research companies
* How to create and publish a Web-ready resume
* Crafting a successful e-mail resume
* The interview as sales call
* Getting the raise you deserve
* Your senior year in college: Pivotal to job-search success
* 10 things I wish I'd known before starting college
* 10 things I wish I'd known before starting my first job
* Letters of recommendation
* 10 ways to develop job leads
* Why, how, when to use a career coach -- and whom to choose
* Employer research: step by step
* Learn about careers through job-shadowing
* Balancing career and family
* 10 job-search reality checks
* Is job flexibility right for you?
* First days on the job: Strategies to get ahead
* Dealing with a bad boss
* Making your case for telecommuting
* A day in the life of a recruiter
* Don't wait by the phone: Following up on all job leads
* Dining etiquette
* Career journaling
* The relationship between personality and career choice
* What employers are really looking for
* How to create and use a networking card
* How to resign from your job gracefully
* Step-by-step guide to career planning
* Quintessential Career Profiles of YOU, our readers
* Q&As with well-known career experts
* Book reviews
. . . and much, much more!
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