Working world : careers in international education, exchange, and development / Sherry Lee Mueller and Mark Overmann.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Changing Global Context for International Careers; A Job versus a Career; Part I: Shaping Your Career Philosophy; Part II: Selected Resources and Profiles; Profiles; Combined Voice of a Career Veteran and a Young Professional; PART I: Shaping Your Career Philosophy; CHAPTER 1 Identifying Your Cause; Introduction; Sherry: Your Place in History; Mark: What Am I Going to Do with My Life?; CHAPTER 2 The Art of Networking; Introduction; Sherry: Encountering Potential Employers and References; Mark: Do I Really Need Business Cards?

CHAPTER 3 The Value of MentorsIntroduction; Sherry: Identifying Your Mentor; Mark: The Seinfeldian View of Mentors; CHAPTER 4 The Continuous Journey; Introduction; Sherry: An Evolving Approach; Mark: The Never-Ending Job Story; PART II: Selected Resources and Profiles; CHAPTER 5 Your Job Search: A General Approach; Introduction; Selected Resources; Profile: Alanna Shaikh, Director of Communications, Outreach, and Public Relations, for AZ SHIP, Abt Associates; Profile: Allan Goodman, President, Institute of International Education; CHAPTER 6 Professional Associations; Introduction.

Sample Professional AssociationsSelected Resources; Profile: Fanta Aw, Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Director of International Student and Scholar Services, American University; Profile: Belinda Chiu, Principal, Hummingbird Research Coaching Consulting; CHAPTER 7 Internship Opportunities; Introduction; Exploitation? No, a Chance to Learn and Grow; A Good Internship Depends on You; Not Just for Students; Finding an Internship; Selected Resources; Profile: Jennifer Clinton, President, National Council for International Visitors; CHAPTER 8 Volunteer Opportunities; Introduction.

Sample Volunteer OrganizationsSelected Resources; Profile: Tom Garofalo, Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman James P. Moran (D-VA, 8th); Profile: Deirdre White, President and CEO, PYXERA Global; CHAPTER 9 Nongovernmental Organizations and Educational Institutions; Introduction; What Is an NGO?; Sample Nongovernmental Organizations and Educational Institutions; Selected Resources; Profile: Adam Weinberg, President, Denison University; Profile: Peggy Parfenoff, Executive Director, WorldChicago; CHAPTER 10 US Government; The Executive Branch; The Legislative Branch.

Sample Government Departments and AgenciesSelected Resources; Profile: Ambassador Kenton Keith, Embassy Inspector, US Department of State; Profile: Sarah Loss Mathur, Political Officer, and Amit Mathur, Vice Consul, US Embassy, Seoul, South Korea; CHAPTER 11 Multinational Organizations; Introduction; The Cultural Context of Multinational Organizations; A Crowded Bazaar, Not a One-Stop Shop; Sample Multinational Organizations; Selected Resources; Profile: Fayezul Choudhury, CEO, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC); CHAPTER 12 Business, Foundations, Think Tanks, and Consulting.

Now available in a new second edition, Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development offers an engaging guide for cause-oriented people dedicated to begin or enhance careers in the now burgeoning fields of international affairs. Mueller and Overmann expand their original dialogue between a career veteran and a young professional to address issues that recognize the meteoric rise of social media and dramatic geopolitical events. They explore how the idea of an international career has shifted: nearly every industry taking on more and more international dimensions, while international skills--linguistic ability, intercultural management, and sensitivity--become ever more highly prized by potential employers. This second edition of Working World offers ten new and four significantly updated profiles as well as new and expanded concepts that include work-life balance, the importance of informational interviews, moving on, and key building blocks for international careers. Like the award-winning first edition, Working World is a rare and valuable resource to students and graduates interested in careers in international affairs, mid-career professionals who want to make a career change or shift, as well as guidance counselors and career center specialists at universities.-- Publisher description.

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