Maria Villaquiran, a soon-to-be-graduate from The George Washington University who hails from Colombia, shares what she’s learned about developed and developing markets during her travels.
I recently finished Michael Erard’s latest book, Babel No More, in which he does a fabulous job of taking the reader on an international, historical adventure of polyglots and hyperpolyglots. The book reads much more like a novel at times than an academic treatise. And that’s a good thing.
Investing in women has a multiplier effect for economic growth. Since we know investing in women pays off, now it is time to put our money where our knowledge shows it will be most effective — in women.
Interested in interning abroad? Check out this piece by Guest Blogger Jennifer Quayle who shares her POV on interning in Cape Town, South Africa. Go Global!
On April 3 in Washington DC, The George Washington University is hosting a fantastic panel of international women discussing the importance of globalization, specifically why government and organizations need to invest more in women. The first 50 people to arrive receive a free copy of GO GLOBAL! Launching an International Career Here or Abroad. Join us!
Global is everywhere. Competition is fierce. Are you prepared to work in the global marketplace?
Many people ask me which industry is best for a global career. It’s not a simple answer since it depends on the country, timing, political situations, economics and more. You have to do your research and connect the dots for you. For me, I launched my international career with PR-giant Burson-Marsteller and will always be grateful they gave me the opportunity because my career took off at that point.
If you’re a career counselor, student or recent grad even remotely interested in how to prepare to land a job in the increasingly global marketplace, read on.
You don’t need a Kindle to read Go Global! but you do need the free app from Amazon.
Today many Americans work abroad, competing with global graduates proficient in three to four languages and ever-stronger emerging market talent pools. Companies want globally competent employees – including multilanguage competency. Few starting out today could succeed as I did speaking only English.
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