International Skills? Be More Than Just A Tourist!

[ID:7583]For those in a rush, we have assembled THE ESSENTIAL ARTICLES to get you on your way!

Being international requires more than just wanderlust. Whether you’re encountering members of a foreign culture on a sightseeing trek, or applying for a professional position abroad, it’s your international skills that will set you apart from the crowd. Use these articles to learn what skills internationally-focused recruiters are looking for, and what it takes to succeed abroad as part of a multicultural team. The articles below will help you to start building your International IQ today.

INTRODUCTION

• Why You Need International Skills

Before Going Abroad

• Your International IQ
• Skills for Succeeding Abroad
• Understanding Culture Shock
• Understanding The North American Identity
• What to Expect With Re-entry Shock
• EXERCISE: Pre-departure Ideas Checklist 

During Your Time Abroad

• How to Be an Ethical International Volunteer
• SELF EVALUATIONS: Think Analytically About Going Abroad

After Going Abroad

• Marketing Your International Experience to Employers
• About Your International Skills
• The International Elevator Pitch
• An Inventory of Cross-cultural Skills
• An Inventory of Professional Skills

QUIZ: What's Your International IQ?

SELF-ASSESS YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE

• Do You Have An International Personality?
• Do You Have What It Takes To Adapt Abroad?
• What's Your Level Of Cross-Cultural Understanding?