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    International Job-Seeker Quiz
    A Quintessential Careers Quiz
    by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

    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? Do you feel as though you're ready to work abroad? Take this quiz and test your global job readiness.

    Just complete this form. Click on Submit button when ready to send.

    You will receive a set of correct responses via e-mail

    IMPORTANT: To ensure that you receive a set of correct responses to this quiz, please be sure to (a) enter your full e-mail address in the space provided and (b) please enter your email address twice to ensure that we get your correct e-mail address. We cannot provide you with feedback if your e-mail address is incorrect or not supplied. Read our Privacy Policy if you have any concerns about providing your email address to us. If you don't want to take this quiz interactively, print out this page and mark your answers. Then go to our detailed International Job-Seeker Quiz Answer Guide, which includes explanations to each question (including resources to get more information). And don't forget to check our International Job-Seeker Quiz Scoring Guide to see where you stand on your preparedness for a global career.

     
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    1. I am fluent in more than one language.
      True
      False

    2. I prefer dealing with an ever-changing environment rather than a fixed set of circumstances and schedule.
      True
      False

    3. I desire working in the field over the stability of a desk job.
      True
      False

    4. When examining work-related situations, I take a global view.
      True
      False

    5. I live for the excitement and adventure of traveling.
      True
      False

    6. When I travel, I enjoy being spontaneous rather than having a well-planned itinerary in advance.
      True
      False

    7. I value the importance of understanding different cultures with various types of business etiquette.
      True
      False

    8. I live in a major city where there is a fair degree of international trade and activity.
      True
      False

    9. I have a very clear and specific job-search strategy for landing an overseas job.
      True
      False

    10. I have a different version of my resume/CV for each country I am interested in working in.
      True
      False

    11. I know how to research countries, work eligibility requirements, customs, regulations, and foreign companies.
      True
      False

    12. I have several people in my network who work or live in the countries where I want to relocate.
      True
      False

    13. I have several years of work experience in my field.
      True
      False

    14. I have previously worked on international projects.
      True
      False

    15. I have a graduate degree in my field.
      True
      False



    Don't forget to check out our entire collection of Tests and Quizzes for Job-Seekers.


    Questions about some of the terminology used in this quiz? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.

    QuintCareers.com Founder Dr. Randall Hansen Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers, one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of Quintessential Careers Press, including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter, QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his personal Website or reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com.



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