Working world : careers in international education, exchange, and development
Are you looking for a career with professional rewards and personal satisfaction? Perhaps you'd like to find meaningful employment in the field of international relations? Working World is the perfect resource for making sound career choices, and is particularly valuable for those interested in exploring a career in international education, exchange, and development. Sherry Mueller, head of a large nonprofit organization with an international focus, and Mark Overmann, a young professional on his way up, serve as spirited guidance counselors and offer valuable insight on launching a career, not
eBook, English, 2008
Georgetown University Press, Washington, D.C., 2008
1 online resource (xviii, 246 pages)
9781435666856, 9781589016484, 9781626160545, 1435666852, 1589016483, 1626160546
257006568
Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Idealists Preferred; PART I: SHAPING YOUR CAREER PHILOSOPHY; Chapter 1 Identifying Your Cause; Chapter 2 The Art of Networking; Chapter 3 The Value of Mentors; Chapter 4 The Continuous Journey; PART II: SELECTED RESOURCES; Chapter 5 Your Job SearchA General Approach; Chapter 6 Professional Associations; Chapter 7 Internship Opportunities; Chapter 8 Volunteer Opportunities; Chapter 9 Nonprofit Organizations; Chapter 10 U.S. Government; Chapter 11 Multinational Organizations; Chapter 12 International Business, Consulting, and Research. ConclusionIndex; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z