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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