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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.

 

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Directions: Please answer true or false to the following questions as honestly (to yourself) as possible.

 

  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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