• Follow your heart. If there is a part of the world where you feel passionate about making a difference, research Landing an International Assignment 63 international NGOs, such as the Jane Goodall Institute to help save wild chimpanzees and the rain forests in Africa, or international foundations, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help educate people throughout the developing world on preventive measures regarding HIV/AIDS and malaria. (more…)
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• Surf the Web. Thanks to the Internet, so much more information can be shared across borders. Check out the Web sites for such international organizations as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. State Department, the United Nations, the World Bank and international think tanks such as the Brookings Institute. Most provide lots of information on working and living abroad. (more…)
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• Monitor business trends. Investigate business issues, problems, consumers, and clients within your industry at home and outside your market. Ask leaders within your organization what trends or business opportunities they believe might be just around the corner in other countries or regions, and why. (more…)
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Step 2: Devising a Strategy to Get You There
Once you have established your objective(s), develop an action plan designed to reach your goal. Our approach to devising the best strategy for you includes a three-part process. (more…)
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Whether you target an expat position within your existing company, choose to switch jobs because of an international posting, or plan to move abroad with some skills and contacts but no job, you need to be clear about your objective, your strategy, and your action plan. (more…)