What is the true motivation of police work? Catching a serial killer. Putting a known sleaze bag in jail out of thousands that are still roaming the streets. And the patrol officer that is not Hollywood material but stuff for reality television- -what gives? A mediocre salary for being a target in a job that nobody appreciates you doing- -how fun is that? Seriously, if we have become a humanity that needs a police officer to keep the peace among every six hundred citizens then kill me now and tax less the other five ninety nine. To think officers actually feel bombarded by this ratio. What disorder are we calling officers for? Honestly, when has the presence of a cop actually meant good news?

So, considering the amount of crap an officer has on their plate, what's the point of police officers writing parking tickets? How is citing an expired parking meter or a double-parked car protecting and serving? Why is it important that someone receive a sixty-dollar summons for skipping a two-dollar fare? "Theft of Services" they call it as if it were a noble privilege to ride a filthy, delinquent subway. And what about the wages subway riders were docked for being late? The extra forty minutes of sleep they are deprived of daily because the trains can't be relied on? "Theft of Life" is what I call it. But I'm getting off the subject this piece is about the police.

I would never argue that police work is the most difficult occupation. The pay, can we talk about the pay? NYPD recently got a raise: from a whopping $25,800 per year to $35,800. Are you joking? To risk your life and deal with the scum of the earth everyday, that's the rate? As a result most police officers will make an arrest at the end of their day to tag on the overtime. They are union and that's where the real money is made. And if writing tickets is going to get you a bonus, then "Ma'am you are not crying yourself out of a ticket!" If you visit the www.officer.com website, you can peruse the 'holier than thou' rule of thumb discussions about issuing citations. But once again, I am getting off the subject.

Perhaps I am another disgruntled citizen who is irritated for having to shell out a considerable amount of money for going fifteen miles faster than I should. But no, I am a person in a position of equal power to those who are sworn to uphold the law, with the power of the pen and the right to free speech. My logical conclusion why anyone would want to join the police force is comparable to why anyone would want to join the mob. The money, the power-trip, the sea that swallows all questionable acts of conduct as long as no television cameras are around. And the difference in sentiment is obvious when
a friend sees you off on a road trip and reminds you to "watch out for the bacon".

Posted by nrusso on May 21, 2008 at 10:14 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

As a college student, you are likely young, inclined towards new experiences and willing to learn. If you are also fond of seeing new places and meeting new people, the opportunities found in international internships are something you should really take the time to look into.

International internships offer the chance to see the world while working at a job, usually of a humanitarian type but not always, and meeting new people. These international internship opportunities are available in a wide range of locations and pay scales. Some international internships are unpaid, though they usually provide room and board, while others are paid internships that provide a small amount of financial recompense for the work you deliver. The humanitarian internships provide a great way to help others and find the better parts of humanity within yourself which can be a very enlightening and moving experience. Both paid and unpaid internships offer a great way to have new cultural experiences, meet new people and see places you might have, otherwise, never even heard of, often on someone else's expense account.

In addition to the benefits provided by travel and social experiences, the international internship provides further benefits that can be of great assistance to you when you return from your tour and start looking for entry level jobs closer to home. These benefits are the valuable work experience and hands on training you will receive during your internship experience as well as the network you will be developing. Working side by side with other interns like yourself as well as those who have offered the opportunity, you have the occasion to make new friends and acquaintances with the people who will be leading the corporate world. This network of friends may prove very valuable in future job seeking activities.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 13, 2008 at 4:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Do you have the ability to look at a situation and quickly see both its good and bad points and be able to devise a strategy to improve upon it? Are you able to effectively communicate this strategy to others? Are you able to point out flaws in a system tactfully and get improvements made? If so, you hold the keys to a promising career as a management consultant.

The field of management consulting is seeing a substantial amount of growth as corporations recognize the need to revamp their way of doing things to meet the changing needs of their industries and remain competitive. Management Consultants are useful to these industries because they can take an outsiders look at the situation and deliver an honest evaluation of what is working for the company and what needs improvement. Even with the substantial growth of this industry, entry level management consulting jobs offer extreme competition. That being the case those possessing a graduate degree, specialized expertise, and skills in salesmanship and public relations stand a much better chance of obtaining an entry level job in this field.

Management consultants are being sought in both the public and private sector for their evaluations of specific problems within a corporation. After evaluating a situation, the management consultant will deliver a report based on their findings, accompanied by suggestions for improvements. In some cases, the management consultant is hired for an additional period of time to implement the changes they have suggested. These specific problems usually include low productivity or out of control expenditures but these are by no means a limit to an entry level management consultants abilities.

Entry level jobs in the management consulting field are well paid with management consultant salaries in 2006 ranging from $39,840 all the way up to $128,330 per year. In addition to their pay, salaried management consultants often receive a benefits package that includes vacation and insurance.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on May 3, 2008 at 3:18 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Forced vasectomies, salvation from a Beggarmaster and a government that changes the law to legitimize their corruption. These are but a few of the adventures in the intricate novel called "A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry. The story takes place in Mumbai, India around 1975. The main characters undergo such an oppressive struggle to survive it's almost unbearable to read. But the book is written so well that it's worth the heartache. Though it's been thirteen years since the book was published, it supplies an interesting insight to a current controversy: outsourcing. The United States, Europe and Japan outsource favorable work to India and save big bucks. And technology is only improving the ease of outsourcing, degenerating American jobs. Check out the facts on "Business Process Outsourcing in India" on Wikpedia. The numbers are staggering. And I could understand the temptation to fathom the outsourced workers as the enemy. Before you do, read the book, "A Fine Balance" and get a taste of what life was like in the city that has taken our jobs.

My favorite character in the book was Ishvar. He is a tailor whose father was a leather curer. If you are not familiar with the Caste System in India, it is a BIG DEAL to change your occupation. Moving up in life when you are supposed to be lower than dirt is a hard pill to swallow. When Ishvar's father decides his sons will learn a different trade to have a chance at a better life, his family is ostracized. Life is so mean to them, you really wish they would just win the Lotto and be done with it. The injustices they endure could only be seen as a million dollar lawsuit in the United States. As I read the book, I asked people who have traveled to India if it was indeed like the book's description. To which, I was sadly confirmed that yes, it is. Not to say this country doesn't have it's share of people overcoming great odds to succeed but they are not exactly replacing educated workers in a different country by the hundreds of thousands now, are they?

Business' loyalty is to profit. A business in a country that thrives on capitalism is faithful to the consumer. Residing in the country that consumes the product is no guarantee that the company will employ the consumer. Short of saying it's our own fault, we have to look at the real problem. The consumer wants cheap flip-flops and children's clothing at Walmart, it will be made in China. The consumer wants 24-Hour assistance to set up a home printer, the calls will be answered in India. We all have to make sacrifices. We all have to make a living. It's not the workers; it's the consumer.

Posted by nrusso on April 28, 2008 at 11:28 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

When you set out to find your first entry level job after college, you want to make sure you are getting your future off on the right foot. Yet it seems nearly all of us have some horror stories in our past about the job we wish we hadn't took on or the one we let slip through our fingers. Sometimes people even tried to tell us before hand that we were going to regret what we were doing but pride got in the way and we made a decision we later regretted. For those of us who have traveled this path, we know the mistakes. For those still coming up the ladder, this article is there to help you avoid the mistakes we made... even though you will make some too.

Mistake #1: I have plenty of time to decide what I want to do with my life.

How many of us have said that? We all seem to have the thought that the world is waiting on us to decide what we want it to give us. Unfortunately, the world doesn't like to be kept waiting. If a entry level job opening or an internship opportunity becomes available and you think you might want to take advantage of it, jump on it. It is far better to decide what you want to do with your life with a few extra dollars and some work experience in your pocket than to regret a missed opportunity when you are bankrupt.

Mistake #2: Lots of jobs equals lots of experience. That will help my resume, right?

Wrong. Sure it is fun to change the scenery every week and you are getting a lot of experience but there is something else you are developing at the same time... A poor work ethic and reputation. Companies that hire for entry level jobs want someone who will stay and make more of themselves than just an entry level employee. That is why they include the keywords, entry level. It is like a marathon. You can enter a hundred marathon races but just entering isn't enough. You have to go through the whole experience to derive any benefit from it. Employers looking at a resume for a person who held ten jobs in the last year are going to see someone who won't be with their company in six months. If they are going to invest the time and effort training you, they want to make sure you will run the whole race.

In the next post, we will discuss a few more mistaken notions and how you can avoid these pitfalls when you are looking for your entry level career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 9:10 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The college student with a strong background in the field of chemistry may find that an entry level job in the career field of chemical engineering is well suited to their education. If you are interested in this field of study, you will find that it produces some high paid entry level jobs as well as some powerful resume building experience. If you want to find one of these entry level chemical engineering jobs, how should you go about it?

One of the best places to look for entry level jobs in chemical engineering or any other field is the Internet. With the invention of a global communication system, the availability of entry level job information has skyrocketed. Gone are the days of rushing to the front lawn to get the first look at the classifieds before starting your day. Now with a few clicks of the mouse, one can find entry level job and internship opportunities across town or on the other side of the world. With networking sites and forums, people have been able to come into contact with those who might otherwise be outside of their social circle and beyond their reach as career boosters. These forums and information sites have also given job seekers the ability to share experiences, both good and bad, so that others may learn from them.

In addition to the great informational venues of the Internet, there are a few specific places on the world wide web that offer tools to help the college graduate looking for entry level work. Job listing sites, such as Monster.com, offer generalized searches for work while more detailed niche sites, such as CollegeRecruiter.com, offer advanced search capabilities that cater to the college graduate who is looking to start or further a career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 27, 2008 at 7:23 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

For those seeking to start working straight out of school, the construction trade offers a lot of opportunity. With a basic high school education or its equivalent, one can join a construction crew in an entry level job as a laborer and work their way up from there. For those who have decided to pursue the career a bit farther and reach beyond just the entry level positions, however, it is often necessary to go further with their education.

If you are interested in a career that allows you to make a good wage, work in a variety of environments and has the ability to remain a viable career no matter where you may find yourself, then the construction trades are the idea career for you. But just how do you go about making this career choice your own?

One alternative that many high school students and people who need to reenter the work force quickly choose is education in building trades at their local vocational college, often called a tech school. These schools typically offer an abbreviated course that is less costly than the traditional campus college and teaches a functional knowledge of a particular trade though this might not go to as great depths as that of the more expensive campus schools.

For those interested in entering the construction trades, certain skills are important. If you are interested in joining this field, concentrate your studies on mathematic skills, particularly those of measurements. With a little hard work and perseverance, you too can gain a footing in a construction career.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 21, 2008 at 4:33 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Every year at graduation time, it seems the job markets are flooded with college students looking to make their mark upon the world with a new career. Sometimes finding a job close to home or where you want to relocate to can be a major difficulty but this really doesn't have to be the case. When you decide to find entry level jobs in Lethbridge or hundreds of other areas, the resources at CollegeRecruiter.com can be of great value to you.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com is a custom made tool to assist you in internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Lethbridge, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe. Within a few moments, you can findinternships or entry level jobs in the Lethbridge area and by using the advanced search functions, you can search by specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters such as the date of the posting or the location of available entry level positions.

While the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page is a powerful tool all on its own, CollegeRecruiter.com took other steps to insure your success by adding extensive educational articles upon topics of interest to recent college graduates seeking to find a new career. Subjects on matters such as preparing for an interview, sharpening your job hunting skills or properly formatting your resume can help both the new college graduate and the seasoned professional to better prepare themselves for the job hunting experience so that they can obtain entry level jobs in Lethbridge and elsewhere.

There are opportunities for new employees in nearly every area. By using the powerful tools found at College Recruiter.com to sort the opportunities from the dead ends, you can find the perfect entry level job in Lethbridge.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Entry level jobs in Florence don't have to be difficult to find. If you know the right places to look, entry level jobs can be found within minutes. But where are the right places to look?

Thanks to the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com job hunting for the new college graduate no longer has to be difficult. Finding bothinternship opportunities and entry level jobs in Florence, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe is a simple matter of focusing this highly advanced search engine upon the direction you want to take. By highlighting the points important to you such as the field of work or a specific industry you can find all of the availableinternships or entry level jobs in the Florence area.

Additionally, CollegeRecruiter.com offers a blog section where those job hunters who went before you can relate their experiences and insights. While this may not sound like much at first, you will quickly realize how much value there is to be had in another persons experiences, particulary in cases where they can point out possible trouble areas.

Besides the blog sections and the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, CollegeRecruiter.com has a large online library of educational articles to assist the recent college graduate in the search for a new career. Article subjects can be very in depth for their brevity and they offer well thought out advice on matters of preparation and advanced planning for your career. By utilizing the skills you glean from these articles, you can findentry level jobs in Florence and hundreds of other places.

The choice is yours. You can struggle and try to find the job you want by traditional methods or you can try something different. CollegeRecruiter.com offers you something truly unique that can make a huge difference in the success of your job search.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:28 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you are planning to relocate to Winnepeg after graduation, your first priority is likely that of finding work. Moving can be a difficult experience of itself but, with a little preparation, some of the strain of finding entry level jobs in Winnepeg or hundreds of other areas, can be removed from the equation.

When you are planning to relocate after your college days are finished, you have a lot to think about. Choosing the right place that will enable you to put your schooling to work, finding a job that will recover some of the losses you expended on both schooling and the move, as well as deciding what direction you want your life to take. The people at CollegeRecruiter.com recognize this and they want to make things easier for you by providing the tools you need to find an entry level job or internship and the advice and experience of those who went before you.

The Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page found at CollegeRecruiter.com locates internship opportunities and entry level jobs in Winnepeg, not to mention hundreds of other places around the globe using highly advanced search capabilities, that can give you a view of all of the internships or entry level jobs in the Winnepeg area or deliver more refined results by focusing the search using specific keywords, industry types, level of necessary experience, the type of work offered or other parameters.

While searching the results of the Entry Level and Internship Job Search Page, take the time to look over a few of the other resources at CollegeRecruiter.com that are designed to help you in advancing your career, no matter where that career may take you. Valuable resources such as the blogging system to share and learn from the experiences of others and the library full of informative articles with tips and suggestions on how to improve your job hunting skills or refine your working skill sets are an asset not just for entry level jobs in Winnepeg but can prove valuable no matter where your career may lead you in the future.

Workers are wanted for entry level jobs in Winnepeg. CollegeRecruiter.com is here to help you make the transition.

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 6, 2008 at 3:20 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The Internet has expanded the horizons. With a global economy and the ease of communications over thousands of miles, the new job seeker has more opportunities spread before them than at any other point in time. This demand for employees has opened opportunities in places so far as half the globe away.

If you are looking for entry level jobs in Calgary, the hottest part time entry level electrical engineering jobs in Atlanta, or if you want to see what is offered in Edmonton for entry level jobs involving skills such as computer programming or accounting, there are very helpful resources available via the Internet to assist you in your quest. Sites, such as CollegeRecruiter.com, offer powerful search boards with listings of entry level jobs and internship positions, which are searchable in a variety of ways to make your job hunting experience comfortable for you.

In addition to the wonderful entry level job search resources, CollegeRecruiter.com offers informative articles and blog's that deal with the subjects that are important to today's job seekers. With articles explaining the best way to land the entry level job of your dreams or how to perfect your resume writing skill, CollegeRecruiter.com can make your acquisition of entry level employment so simple you might even enjoy it.

Using these listings of entry level jobs and internship opportunities, as well as the educational portions of the site, you can find, and qualify for, the highest paying entry level jobs in your chosen field and at the same time find the comfort of a job close to home or the adventure of a job in a new land. Where will your job search take you?

Posted by Larry Ray Palmer on April 4, 2008 at 5:08 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

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With many companies investing in the global market, employers seek employees with ability to speak second languages and understand other cultures. Study abroad offers students a competitive edge to start their career.

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Studying Abroad is a Great Way to Gain International Experience and College Credit!

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Spending a summer in Belize is a great way for Animal Science majors to benefit from coursework and gain valuable international experience.

The summer program in Belize is especially unique because of the opportunity for Animal Science majors to work with exotic animals.

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Teaching ESL, or English as a second language, can be a rewarding experience for those seeking a teaching job and a chance to explore other parts of the world, like Korea. Korea is one of the most popular countries to teach English in because of the possibility to save lots of money due to low taxes and living cost; a high demand for ESL teachers and tutors; and a chance to experience one of the most unique mixtures of Western and Asian cultures and traditions.

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Two Resources for College Students Seek to Find Meaningful Ways to Spend College Breaks and Explore Diversity,

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Posted by Samantha T on September 28, 2006 at 5:19 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

There are many resources out there for the person interested in becoming an entry-level pilot. I found quite a few sites that feature job profiles of pilots and describe a typical day-in-the-life of a pilot. The sites are quite interactive and provide a nice range of support tools and resources for entry-level pilots. Some provide lists of piloting job search sites, career resources (such as seminars and fairs), and a couple of sites provide pilot jobs in Canada.

I think sites designed like the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook are important resources for entry-level job searchers. However, sometimes a personal touch, like the article provided on salary.com, can help and inform a job seeker in ways general information cannot. The article profiles a real life person and explores how he thinks about piloting, the positives and negatives of choosing piloting as a career and even why he became a pilot. The live-a-day-in-someone-else's-shoes idea is a nice angle.

I won't say anymore because I want you entry-level pilot job seekers to click on some of these links. So have a great time, learn new things, and find an entry-level job.

Resources:
http://www.jet-jobs.com/guestframe.html?gclid=COCN3u2crocCFTcpGgodO30E6Q
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobResults.aspx?sc_extcmp=gps
http://www.avianation.com/airline-pilot-jobs.cfm
http://collegerecruiter.salary.com/careers/layouthtmls/crel_display_Cat10_Ser134_Par234.html
http://www.delta.com/about_delta/delta_employment_opportunities/index.jsp
http://www.airlinejob.net/
http://www.pilotsweb.com/links/employ.htm
http://www.pilotcareercentre.com/JobListByRegion.asp?JobRegID=2
http://www.atac.ca/en/learn_to_fly/pilot_career_brochure.html
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos107.htm

Posted by Samantha T on September 14, 2006 at 6:40 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

A nice resource is provided on the Simmons College Libraries website and has links with information about careers in international relations. Most of the jobs listed are governmental in nature but the links highlight career paths and opportunities for those interested in international relations. There are many internship opportunities as well as fellowships and graduate opportunities that can place you overseas where you can live and work, or even go to school. There are also non-governmental ways to get-your-foot-in-the door at the entry-level in international relations. The three links on that page will keep you busy for some time and give you valuable information as you embark on your next international opportunity.

UC Berkeley also provides a job listing page on the career center website and is pretty extensive and talks about international relation jobs opportunities in a variety of countries. For a site that lists international jobs in general visit iagora.com. Browse a bit around that site and see what entry-level international relations type of jobs you can find. In my opinion the best bet is finding one of those international fellowships or scholarships and taking advantage of either being paid to work there or go to school while abroad. There is not much in life better than that.

Simmons College:
http://www.simmons.edu/resources/libraries/crl/ir.html
UC Berkeley:
http://career.berkeley.edu/Infolab/JobSitesIntnl.stm
IWork:
http://www.iagora.com/iwork/jobs/latestAds.html

Posted by Samantha T on August 30, 2006 at 1:30 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

España is definitely one of my loves and if you have the good fortune to make it there and live and work there, well, then, you’re doing all right. Anyway, I suggest looking at the article I wrote before entitled “Job Seekers: Entry-level International Jobs Are Available!!” as there are good links there such as careerbuilder.com. I did a simple Spain search for managers and came up with at least 11 entry-level jobs in Spain. It’s a nice place to start.

I also found this other site www.iwork.iagora.com that also has some promising information on entry-level jobs in Spain. This site is specifically tailored to entry-level jobs in Spain unlike some sites that list a lot of jobs and you find a few that you actually qualify for. The only “bad” side is that to access the entire site you have to pay a fee of about $25 for the year, $12 for four months, and $7 for one month and then you will be able to create an “iwork premium” profile. I know I always shied away from job search sites where I had to pay money for their services or either I just forced myself to be content with the free services. There’s also www.aftercollege.com that offers free and not-so-free services. To be honest, with that site the not-so-free services are pretty inadequate but you can be the judge.

Again look at my previous posting to find more general international information on entry-level jobs and just specify Spain. Good luck.

Posted by Samantha T on August 15, 2006 at 9:00 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

If Germany is your next destination for entry-level international job experience, you’ve made an interesting choice. Along with the mix of cultures and communities, the entry-level job search in Germany is not an impossible one. In my brief search for entry-level German jobs, Goingglobal.com seems to be the most promising site for these opportunities. It provides a cultural profile of Germany giving a background on the types of people whom live there and how the society functions. Prepares one for a living change by discussing visa requirements, the cost of living, preparing resumes and cover letters, how to apply for entry-level German jobs and what to expect from the jobs that are available. The site, providing details on a variety of countries, is geared towards serious international job experiences. It’s a pretty extensive job search and will provide loads of information for entry-level jobs in Germany searches.

Another website made me want to drop everything and find an entry-level German job. Seriously! It’s called transitionsabroad.com and lists short-term work abroad (such as au pairs) and long-term jobs abroad. There are even lists for internships, volunteering and such and made me wish I had done this search in my undergraduate career—dang hindsight!! There are even databases for language study abroad programs (and obsession of mine) and so many tips and tricks for living abroad—even providing classifieds!!!! As you can see I am too excited about this website and I have no plans in the near future to relocate to Germany and find an entry-level job. So all interested people please check out these two great sites and when you find a nice opportunity…think of me.

Posted by Samantha T on August 14, 2006 at 9:00 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

I jump on any and all opportunities to go out of the country and I’m lucky that I will be able to do so again as I go on to graduate school. However, it is one of my hobbies finding new and exciting ways to go out of the country. I found a fabulous website that is geared toward students and study abroad or student exchanges, but also provides a job-search center for the ambitious job seeker. Here you can look for entry-level international job opportunities in the UK, Canada, Australia, Europe and Australia with serious planning tips for “thorough preparation” and a “successful application.”

The site provides information on working permits for the country in question, the application procedure, writing a resume and cover letter for the country in question (such as what and what not to stress) and even the culture of the job force for potential international job seekers. This website is a true asset for any student, or person, interested in any type of exchange abroad be it school or work related. There are endless resources and links available to help with all steps of the international relocation process.

Once such link that is absolutely perfect for the entry-level international job seeker is the website for expertise in labour mobility and is actually an addition to the website provided above. It provides “country guides describing the main routes to employment in 31 countries.” The mission of the site is to promote mobility in the “global workplace” and so is absolutely essential for any and all potential international job seekers to look into. While it does not directly provide a job search link, it provides all necessary information for a smooth transition into the workplace of another culture.

As for the actual entry-level international job seeker search (say that five times fast) careerbuilder.com provides a nice search tool by job sector for the UK, Canada and India, currently, but there are various partner job sites listed for South America, the Middle East, Korea, and various European countries. The one caveat is that most of these partner sites are not in English. I’m sure there are mountains of search and site possibilities out there, but hopefully these will give you a heard-start.

Study Abroad Resource Center: http://www.internationalstudent.com/jobsearch/uk_article.shtml
Expertise in Labour Mobility:
http://www.labourmobility.com/
Career Builder’s International Job Search: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobFindIl.aspx

Posted by Samantha T on August 10, 2006 at 11:07 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you're still taking classes in college, then there are a few more options for working abroad for short periods of time. One of the more popular options is BUNAC. Basically you fill out a form and send in a fee, and BUNAC takes care of all the ins and outs of getting a student work visa from another country. BUNAC is not directly responsible for getting you a job or housing once you reach a foreign country, but it does have offices available in each host country that can help steer you in the right direction. The countries available to American students are Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Peru, and Cambodia.

Most of the programs offered by BUNAC allow you to work for 6 months in the desired foreign country (although the New Zealand program allows you to work for up to a year.) Also, some of the work programs are stricter than others about their requirements. For instance, to take part in the "Work in Britain" program, you must have taken classes last semester; or if you've recently graduated, you must apply for a work visa no later than six months after graduation. However, the "Work in Australia" program has no such requirements. Because of the subtle differences in each specific program, it's a good idea to research each one carefully, well in advance of the date you'd like to start working. One nice thing about the BUNAC program is it allows you to work abroad while studying abroad at the same time, if you wish. Or it can be a nice "working holiday" of sorts before you enter the real world.

Here are links for some other student work abroad programs:
IAESTE: International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience
JET: Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program
Teach in France

Also, a simple web search for the terms "work abroad" will yield plenty of results.

Posted by Yemisi A on August 7, 2006 at 12:37 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

I forgot to mention in my previous entry that work in the Peace Corps is as a volunteer. This means that you do not get paid an actual salary while you are over in a foreign country. However, the U.S. government pays for your basic needs while you are over there, and you also get a $6,000 stipend upon completing two years of service.

Another option for those interested in working abroad is the Foreign Service. Upon successfully passing the Foreign Service Exam (which, by the way is no piece of cake), you are given a four year assignment in a foreign country. While the Peace Corps focuses largely on grassroots efforts to improve an indigenous community, the foreign service is more about the diplomatic aspect of things. Based on your level of experience, your first job could involve working at a consulate in a foreign locale, approving visas for people who want to enter the U.S. People with more relevant experience could find themselves in a job dealing more with the agricultural issues of a particular country. More information about career options is available at this website: http://www.careers.state.gov/officer/index.html.

People who are considering the foreign service should definitely put alot of effort into studying for the entrance exam. For instance, a very smart friend of mine who has taken several courses on politics and international relations, took the exam after doing a minimum amount of preparation, and ended up not passing. The exam is only offered once a year, so make sure you check their website periodically for more information about test dates. Also, make sure you're the kind of person who doesn't mind being away from your family and friends for large amounts of time.

Posted by Yemisi A on August 4, 2006 at 1:38 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Ever fantasized about packing your bags and moving to another country to work and live? Obviously such an undertaking isn't as simple as it sounds, but it is possible. In my next few blog entries I am going to explore different career possibilities for people who have an interest in working overseas.

Career Possibility #1: The Peace Corps
If you're the type of person who wants to make a difference in a foreign community while experiencing a foreign culture firsthand, then this is a good job opportunity to consider. A typical Peace Corps officer spends two years in a foreign country, living and working in an impoverished community to help bring about meaningful social change. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of activities that a peace corps worker can be involved in. Such opportunities could include any of the following: teaching English, teaching villagers about good healthcare practices, or helping set up a computer network in a village. You don't necessarily need a college degree to join the Peace Corps; other relevant work experience is considered as well. Also, prior language experience is not necessary, as they will teach you the language before you are sent to your Peace Corps assignment. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.peacecorps.gov.

Posted by Yemisi A on August 2, 2006 at 3:38 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Ciao amici. E’ io, Signore Kramer. Il nuovo professore dell’inglese.

That’s right. Unless feces graze the fan. Come September, I may very well be teaching English in the mother country, a mere 2 ½ hours from where my dad grew up. Not too shabby, huh? Today, I got offered a job teaching English in Mantova, Italy. And I plan on taking it.

In the middle of April, I applied to a sleugh of international teaching positions. Most of them required TESOL or TEFL certification, which can cost a cool $500. At the least. When I applied to these positions, I was cerificate-less. Ahem… still am. I figured that this was the primary reason why nobody really contacted me. The only credentials I had to offer were 9-some-odd courses of Italian I took in college and substitute teaching experience. But I second-guessed myself. Now why would I do something like that with all the job luck I’ve been having???

In other news, I plan on self-publishing my 2nd book through LULU by the end of this month or early August. I think my prospective agent is re-considering taking on my 1st book (which is the real hit) so I will be shopping it around elsewhere shortly. But my 2nd! Yavonne, Steven, and Shawn—nobody else probably reads these things—start getting excited. Put on your seatbelts, cause there’s gonna be a roller coaster of “why in God’s name did this guy spend all this time writing literary excrement?”

But I assure you, it will be an adventurous, absurd, and highly amusing roller coaster ride of “why in God’s name did this guy spend all this time writing literary excrement?”

Posted by Zack K on July 6, 2006 at 10:44 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Tomorrow I will be traveling to London for the educational experience of a lifetime--international study. I am thrilled beyond measure to have this opportunity; however, I do not enjoy flying. In fact, one could say that I am terrified to fly. Terrified. I am the person sitting next to you who has the bag open just in case. I am the person who will make small talk just to get my mind off of the vibrations of the plane and the possible meanings of the occasional dips in altitude. Okay, so we all know that flying is statistically safer than driving. I get that, but I just can't get beyond the unexplained noises and the fact that I am 6 miles up in the air without a safety net. Why, one would ask, would someone put himself or herself through such irrational terror for so many hours? I am determined to succeed in life, through my education and my personal life. I do not want to allow my fear, however irrational, to keep me from my educational goals and experiences in life. If that means I hold on to my seat white-knuckled for 11 hours, then that is exactly what I will do. I refuse to be dominated by my fear. I refuse to look back over my life and see nothing but anxiety-filled deserts of empty dreams. I want to experience the busy streets of London, Big Ben, the Tower of London, everything. So for one day, I will pretend that I am relaxing at home in my lounger, in a conference at work, or perhaps getting a root canal...hold on London, here I come!

Posted by Nancy P on June 29, 2006 at 10:47 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

I put out my resume on a gazillion websites to find a new job; I get a few responses and most of them from head hunters / recruiters. I find this intriguing - you apply for a job and get a recruiter contact you and tell you he doesn't really have the job that was listed but he has a few others he wants you to look at. Long story short,. you spend a good 15 to 30 minutes filling out applications only to find out that you are not actually applying for a position directly with a company.

To an extent this isn't so bad since you then have a person helping you or keeping you in mind for positions and you don't have to pay for their services. However it could sometimes be aggravating... anyway, I digress.

International employment seems to be on the rise (I believe) but only for those who qualify to work abroad. The EU is becoming a big deal. It's like the US requiring all these paper work for non-residence to even be considered for work and having these people be reliant on US companies agreeing to sponsor them; which these days is almost, if not outright, impossible.

I applied for a job in Frankfurt Germany, ofcourse through a recruiter. Filled out the app., spoke with him on the phone and basically ended up facing the requirement: "you must be able to work in Germany." I thought why not? Well, it turns out the candidate needs to already have a work permit or an EU passport and they (the company) would like the candidate to start immediately. How am I supposed to get a work visa and etc in time to start "immediately?" I finally realized that this is most probably the European version or form of combating the US giving foreigners the third degree when they come here for work. I'd like to say go EU and hope that more European nations join the EU fully, but who am I fooling, I am far from European by the nth degree and would really not like being subjected to an obstacle like that since I don't have to deal with this in the US being a US citizen. So I believe that's that.

So long to my Siebel career in Europe, at least for now. Like it's said, payback (karma) is a b.

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Posted by Aimiende N on June 14, 2006 at 9:05 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

The challenges of a globalized economy
Hello Fellow Colleagues,
I am excited to write for CollegeRecruiter.com! I am currently working on a PhD in Leadership for Higher Education and I have had a multitude of work experiences that include advertising sales and management, teaching, writing/editing, and now extensive PhD researching. My current job market is in Arizona and it has always been a challenge finding interesting work that pays well in this particular area, and now in this new globalized economy. I find that one needs to constantly upgrade one’s skills and abilities to stay competitive and marketable…hence, the PhD work. I will be writing about my work experiences, advising others on the challenges of finding that perfect job, interviewing skills, and the advantages of seeking higher education to become more marketable and attractive to employers. In addition, I will discuss how to change one’s career track and how to adapt and compete in a constantly changing globalized workplace. Let the games begin!
The Punk Rock PhD
Lisa Marie

Posted by Lisa P on May 8, 2006 at 4:49 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

I was born in Los Angeles and brought up in Sydney, Australia. So even though I appear to be Chinese, English is by far the language that I am most comfortable in. My household speaks Cantonese sparingly, and I am only in my third year of learning Mandarin (or Putonghua) in University. Thus I found my nerves being sorely tried and shaken when my supervisor and colleagues asked me to liaise with the media and with key clients in Chinese. But hey - it's not all the time that you're forgiven so easily for making mistakes and other embarrassing linguistic boo boos. My company knew my weakness in Chinese and decided to plunge me in the deep end. Of course, I could have just flatly said 'No,' and expressed my total lack of confidence for communicating professionally in Chinese. Fortunately, I remembered that I had little to lose. Worst case scenario was that I'd simply pass the telephone to an irate colleague in sweet surrender. So I gave it a go.

And I'm so glad I did. Since then, my colleagues gave me more and more calls to handle, and I found myself gaining more out of the internship than I imagined. Now back at Uni, I have found that my work experience, apart from being a lot of fun, has also helped me in my studies in Chinese. Further, now being able to communicate with relatve confidence in Chinese, I am even more confident in liaising in English.

Of course, there is much more to learn. The nuances of a language can not be picked up in two months, but a lot can be learnt. I was certainly teased a lot while I was working in Hong Kong, but if anything, that only added to my enjoyment and learning experience.

Posted by Emily W on March 7, 2006 at 4:12 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

Not a lot has happened since the last time I wrote. Only, that I'm back in Belgium. I arrived six days ago: January 1, 2006.

Honestly, I needed a break! I was getting a little bit down of a mixture of things: not being with my family and friends, not finding a job that easy as I thought it would be. It finally got to me and I decided that being home for a while wouldn't be a bad thing. So, here I am: eating my Belgian chocolates :-) which are THE best!
But, there's always a but. I've been home now for almost a week, and I'm starting to miss my life in NY. Isn't that weird!!?? A human being is so used to its habits and people!!!! Wherever I am, I'll always miss something... and then it hit me! Everybody has his own life and we need to make something of it ourselves!!! Our life is not only the people or friends we are with! Our life is going 'somewhere' because we want to get somewhere, and if we don't it just doesn't.

I'm feeling more positive though... with support of friends and family it's all a lot easier and it makes me stronger, and more willing to succeed!

It's January 7 today which means I can expect an answer from the United Nations in a week or so.
Yesterday, I wrote an e-mail to inform if there were any new developments, if the decision is still going to be made in a week, etc. But most importantly, I wrote the e-mail to let them know that I am really motivated and enthusiastic about the job! They need to know! Because I was thinking: they're seeing new candidates right now, they know I'm in Belgium... they need to remember me! They need to recall the name KAATJE VERLINDEN! I don't want them to forget me, and as a result my resume would get buried underneath others. Yes, I know some employers wouldn't like that (could be seen as annoying and impatient), but I already left my first impression which I think was nothing in that direction. We need to stick out!! Why else would they hire us???

And of course, while I was here I got an e-mail for another job interview!! :-) That HAS to happen while I'm in Belgium. I told them the story, that I couldn't come on the date suggested because I'm here. But I'll e-mail them as soon as I arrive in NY. Don't know if I can take the job, as a non-American, the paper work needs to be OK. However, it's always something I can use if I need and can.

Posted by Kaat V on January 7, 2006 at 3:47 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Hi, I'm Kaat! I'm 23 years old and originally from Belgium. I like to compare my life with a domino game... every experience brings me to the next one, and I nod and smile (at least until now). I came to the US after I graduated in Communication Management (Bachelor, option PR). Initially, I was only going to stay here for one semester (Lil' girl from Belgium takes a dive into the deep), but three months became a year and I graduated in International Business. A little 'birdy' told me that when you graduate as an international student you can apply for a working permit, which is valid for a year (however finding a steady job, can lead to an extension). I was granted the working permit and here I am: in Rochester, looking for a job. HI!

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Posted by Kaat V on December 13, 2005 at 10:02 PM | Leave a Comment (1)

Hi, I'm Kaat! I'm 23 years old and originally from Belgium. I like to compare my life with a domino game... every experience brings me to the next one, and I nod and smile (at least until now). I came to the US after I graduated in Communication Management (Bachelor, option PR). Initially, I was only going to stay here for one semester (Lil' girl from Belgium takes a dive into the deep), but three months became a year and I graduated in International Business. A little 'birdy' told me that when you graduate as an international student you can apply for a working permit, which is valid for a year (however finding a steady job, can lead to an extension). I was granted the working permit and here I am: in Rochester, looking for a job. HI!

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Posted by Kaat V on December 13, 2005 at 10:02 PM | Leave a Comment (1)