International jobs
Subtitle: where they are, how to get them
By: Nina Segal, Eric Kocher ; research assistance by Michael Kovrig
Contributors: Kocher, Eric, 1912-
Edition: 6th ed
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 354
Subjects: Employment in foreign countries -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Americans -- Employment -- Foreign countries -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc
Notes: Eric Kocher's name appears first on earlier eds

Includes bibliographical references (p. 340-342) and index
Table of contents: title: Pt. I. Introduction to international career development. First questions. What exactly is an international job? ; Career exploration: how do you find out what you want to do? ; Occupational research ; Things to consider when doing your research ; How can you gain experience? ; What are the right qualifications? ; Conclusion; title: Careers and academics: the link. Straight talk about graduate schools and career opportunities ; Pursuing a joint degree; title: Conducting an overseas job search. Start the hunt at home ; Consider teaching English ; An internship may be your best bet ; If you are a student; title: Landing the job. Research and networking ; Resumes ; Job search correspondence ; Interviewing techniques; title: Pt. II. The international job market. The federal government. Executive branch jobs ; Legislative branch jobs ; Helpful resources; title: The United Nations and related international organizations. The UN Secretariat ; United Nations organizations ; United Nations specialized agencies ; Other international organizations ; Helpful resources; title: International business and banking. Academic preparation ; International business ; Small business and entrepreneurship ; International trade ; Management consultants ; International banking ; Helpful resources; title: Nonprofit organizations. What is a nonprofit organization? ; Research and think tanks ; Areas interests ; Educational development and cultural exchange ; International development ; Environment, energy, and population ; Foundations ; Trade and professional associations ; Relief, refugee assistance, and human rights ; Peace and democratization; title: International communications. Breaking into the field of communications ; Journalism ; Broadcasting ; New media ; Advertising ; Public relations; title: Teaching abroad. Federal government ; Other opportunities ; Teaching English overseas ; Where are the jobs? ; Teaching at home ; Helpful resources; title: International law. A joint degree: juris doctor and a master of international affairs ; A world of opportunities ; Helpful resources