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Launch
Yourself Globally
In this session…
Global Competencies
Global Awareness
Global Opportunities
Global Networks
Global Agencies & Jobs sites
Global Job Search Strategy
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Help!
Where do I
start?
I want to
apply my
Masters on
many levels
I want a global
career
I want to be internationally
mobile
I want to work
for an
international
organisation
I want to work cross-
culturally
What are Global Competencies?
‘Global’ versus ‘Core’ competencies.
Same measures of success at different levels
Core competencies of teamworking, communication,
presentation and self-management, as well as work
experience, professionalism and industry knowledge.
Global dimensions
Global Graduates into Global Leaders (2011), CIHE & AGR
Global Competencies 1. Working collaboratively in diverse and cross-cultural settings (8.2)
2. Excellent communication skills (7.5)
3. Drive and resilience (5.6)
4. Embrace multiple perspectives and challenge thinking (5.4)
5. A capacity to develop new skills and behaviours (4.6)
6. High self-awareness (4.4)
7. Client Negotiation and influence clients across the globe from different cultures (4)
8. Professional, global networker (3.9)
9. Openness to and respect for a range of perspectives from around the world (3.6)
10. Multi-cultural learning agility (2.4)
11. Multi-lingualism (1.7)
12. Knowledge of foreign economies and own industry area overseas (1.7)
13. Understand one’s position and role within a global context or economy (1.6)
14. Willingness to play an active role in society at different levels (0.5)
Global Graduate into Global Leaders (2011)
Are you a Globally wise Job Seeker?
Global Job Search Quiz - Answers
1. UAE
2. China
3. Japan
4. India
5. Singapore
6. USA
7. Germany
8. Canada
9. Australia
10.UK
Country specific insights
Prospects Country Profiles http://www.prospects.ac.uk/
Target Jobs Working Abroad http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-
advice/working-abroad
Going Global http://www.goinglobal.com/
Global Edge http://globaledge.msu.edu/global-insights
Expertise in Labour Mobility http://www.labourmobility.com/
Country specific Job Portals
UK/India GradLink http://www.gradlinkuk.com/india.php
UK/China GradLink http://www.gradlinkuk.com/china.php
UK/Malaysia GradLink http://www.gradlinkuk.com/malaysia.php
UK/Africa GradLink http://www.gradlinkuk.com/africa.php
Graduan Malaysia http://www.graduan.com.my/
Contact Singapore http://www.contactsingapore.sg/
Business Paradigm (Japan) www.business-paradigm.co.jp/recruit/
DISCO (Japan) http://www.disc.co.jp/en/
Other Useful Websites
Overseas Jobs www.overseasjobs.com
Embassy World http://www.embassyworld.com/
The British Council http://www.britishcouncil.org/
UKCISA http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/ (Information sheets on
Working in the UK and Preparing to return home)
MBA Match www.mbamatch.com (UK)
MBA Executive Search www.mbaexecutivesearch.com/ (UK)
MBA Careers www.mbacareers.com (US)
MBA Jobs http://www.mbajobs.net/ (International)
Group Brainstorming Exercise
International Job Search Toolkit
Social Media
Alumni Associations
Alumni
Mentoring
programmes
Academic contacts
British Council overseas
Professional Bodies
overseas
International
trade organisations
High Commissions
& Embassies
Country specific
Education Agents
with Career Coaching
International
Recruitment
Agencies
International
Employers
who are also
UK Alumni
Work Abroad websites
International Graduate Opportunities UK based opportunities
Register of Sponsors on www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Check FAQs on company recruitment websites
Globally Oriented Programmes
IBM International Student Hiring Programme
Unilever Asia, Middle East, Africa & Russia Programme
Marks & Spencer International Graduates Scheme
Reckitt Benckiser Global Supply Graduate Development Programme
BNP Paribas Global Graduate Programme
Prospects Graduate Jobs – search Worldwide
Combined UK & Overseas based opportunities
Careers & Employability Jobs Board Opportunities for International Students
International Job Online http://jobs.thecareersgroup.co.uk/
China Schemes e.g. Tesco, Deloitte, Unilever, PwC Mainland China & HK
International Agencies
Global Career Company http://www.globalcareercompany.com/
Careers International http://www.careersinternational.com/
International Talent Network http://www.universumglobal.com/
International Trade Links
UKTI http://www.ukti.gov.uk/
British Chambers of Commerce
http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/
China Britain Business Council http://www.cbbc.org/
UK India Business Council http://www.ukibc.com/
Global Edge http://globaledge.msu.edu/global-insights
International Job Search Strategies
Fresh graduate
Entry / Re-entry to home job market to gain experience
Mid-longer term career progression in home job market or other
overseas job markets with good economic outlook and friendly
attitude to expatriate jobs
Experienced Professional
Experienced hire or direct entry in UK, home or overseas job
market
Target overseas job markets with an international trade link with
home job market
International Job Search Tips
Have a clear career vision but be adaptable
Know your particular strengths and articulate them
Address any personal weaknesses
Articulate the employability value to your Cardiff degree
Grow your network of career contacts
Learn to ask the right questions of employers
Keep abreast with country specific visa and job market details
Anticipate culture shock and give yourself time to adjust
Never stop learning, Enjoy what you choose to do, Look for
growth!
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