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Business Cards in Latin America

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career Business cards are used all over the world and there are basic expectations as to what information should be on a business card. Nevertheless, there are regional differences in both the content details and very importantly, in the etiquette of their usage. Business cards in Latin America are the primary way that professionals present their contact information to each other and potential clients. In the past, they were limited to professionals and high-powered individuals, but now many people have them to share their names and contact information. The general format for business cards in Latin America includes complete name, professional title/specialty, phone and fax numbers, address, and e-mails of the person identified. Additionally, company website address, logos and company affiliations are a standard. Your business card should detail your professional and academic qualifications and titles that your education and professional training permit. In addition to the “Dr.” or “Dra.” prefix, “Arq.” and “Ing.” are frequently seen for architects and engineers, respectively. While a card in English is acceptable in international circles, a two-sided card with Spanish or Portuguese on one side could be an asset. Most professional people have business cards provided by their employers. Business cards in Latin America (tarjetas de presentación or “introduction cards”) are important but their exchange does not involve any strict protocol, ritual, rules or taboos. Carry business cards with you at all times, to both formal networking and social events. Following are examples of how the business card is used in different Latin American countries: BRAZIL Business cards are usually exchanged during introductions. COLOMBIA Business cards can be exchanged at the beginning, during the middle or at the end of an interaction. In Colombia, if you do not have business cards, or do not have them with you, Colombians will happily accept a note card or piece of paper with a phone number or email address. People are also getting accustomed to just putting new contacts’ cell phone numbers right into their phone directories. MEXICO Business cards are usually exchanged at the end of a meeting, though sometimes they may be exchanged during introductions. Since the official language in Mexico is Spanish, and, while most Mexican businesspeople can speak English, it is advisable to have your business cards and company materials produced in Spanish. You might want to have a set printed in each language. In Mexico, include a cell phone number on the card and better avoid using your home address and telephone for security reasons. There are graphic design and printing companies in most of the Latin American metropolitan areas that print business cards. The quality of printing and of card stock may vary, so be sure to check around before getting cards made. Be sure to double-check spelling, especially if the card is in a foreign language. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Passport Career provides more detailed career information and extensive resources about finding a job, internship, or alternative career opportunity in a number of countries. If your organization, embassy, university/college, library, or other institution would like access to our country portfolios (12,000+ pages of expert content for 75+ countries) to share with your students, employees, spouses/partners, and others managing a national or international career transition, please click here to contact us regarding a free, online demo and details on how to subscribe. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career In recent years, China has become a popular destination for expatriates to search for employment. Many see it as a land of opportunity and China indeed does appear to have many job opportunities. Despite its booming economy, however, finding a job in China for foreign nationals can be challenging. This is a fact that not many realize until they experience it firsthand. Organizations, particularly multinational companies, typically hire expatriates to work in China for one of two reasons. The first is to impart their expertise in a particular field to the local team. The second is to fulfill a managerial role in a local branch in China. Such a position requires years of experience within the workplace, which of course, limits the opportunities available as well as the pool of qualified candidates. However, it is still possible to find a job in China. In order to conduct a successful job search, several points must be kept in mind: BE FLEXIBLE WITH JOBS Jobs available may not necessarily be the job you want. Therefore, an open mind and a little flexibility are always needed. Most expats in China find jobs in foreign-owned companies or joint ventures. Many foreign professionals find English-teaching jobs. DEVELOP YOUR “GUANXI” The second is to remember that in China, relationships are very important while job hunting. This is tied to the importance of “guanxi” in the country. Guanxi is most simply translated as “connections” and refers to the network of relationships people use to get things accomplished. Employers rely heavily on referrals, particularly for foreign candidates, when choosing a candidate for a job opening. Only a small percentage of all jobs available are advertised. The majority are found through networking or direct application. Thus, it is important to adapt a strategy that covers all possible channels. START A BUSINESS Businesses started by foreigners operate in very diverse fields, but many of them are to be found in training/ development/education; consulting services (law /finance/ engineering/HR/recruiting); web and graphic design; import of goods from their own countries; and entertainment including hotels, bars, and restaurants. Here are five key tips for your job search: 1. Learn the basics of the language. This will impress any future employer. There are between seven and 13 main regional groups of Chinese language, of which the most spoken, by far, is Mandarin, followed by Wu, Cantonese and Min. Mandarin is spoken throughout China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Nanjing, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen, Xian, and Yangshao. Cantonese is spoken in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Life in China will be much easier if you master the basics of the local language and there are lots of ways to learn, from private lessons to classes at the universities. You may even have a new skill to add to your resume by the time you leave. 2. Be Prepared. Always have an up-to-date resume ready to send, even if you are not currently looking for work. You never know when an opportunity that is too good to pass up might come along. Have a list of three references including name, job title, company, phone number and email address ready to give to interviewers. Get business cards with your contact info and address in both Chinese and English. These will be useful in your job hunt but also in your personal life (e.g. to show the address to a taxi driver). Have a telephone answering machine or voice mail system in place and sign-up for a professional sounding email address. Put your cell phone number on your resume so you can follow up in a timely manner. 3. Your network is your best resource. Network wherever and whenever possible. Join Chambers of Commerce events but also socialize within non-professional organizations. Get involved and join an expat or other club, sports groups or even start your own group. Tell everyone you know and meet that you're looking for new opportunities. Be prepared to give a brief introduction about yourself, where you come from, your professional background, and why you are in China. Don’t forget to mention that you are interested in working. 4. Conduct a comprehensive number of informational interviews in your field of interest. Set yourself a goal of three months to understand the market and conduct your informational interviews, then give yourself another three months for active job-seeking. Target companies that need your set of skills by using Chambers of Commerce directories and by attending seminars and networking events. 5. Think outside the box. It may not be possible to continue working in the same field after you relocate, so this could be the chance to utilize your transferable skills or develop new skills. Many expats end up doing some kind of freelance work or start their own business so this might be an option for you. Look for volunteer opportunities as these can often offer good networking opportunities or a way to develop latent skills that might come in handy later in life. Volunteer, so you can meet people with similar interests. The people you meet have friends, or sometimes their own companies that might want to hire you. Consider taking an internship to learn marketable skills and prove yourself to a company that might have an opening soon. Companies will always rather avoid a candidate search and instead promote someone they already trained for free. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Passport Career provides more detailed career information and extensive resources about finding a job, internship, or alternative career opportunity in a number of countries. If your organization, embassy, university/college, library, or other institution would like access to our country portfolios (12,000+ pages of expert content for 75+ countries) to share with your students, employees, spouses/partners, and others managing a national or international career transition, please click here to contact us regarding a free, online demo and details on how to subscribe. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

There are many ways to prepare for your job search before your arrival in the United Kingdom. You need to be resourceful, willing to meeting new people at any given moment, and skilled in the business culture. Yet your most important skill will be effectively make contacts or networking.

Jobs in the UK do not, by law, have to be advertised. Advertising is expensive and employers will often try to recruit internally by promotion or they may draw on their network to find suitable candidates. One of the best ways to get a job is by word of mouth, but in order for this to work you must be known to the employer, or at least to someone working at the organization that interests you. Networking is an essential job search skill.

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

There have been a number of changes to the guidance and to the immigration rules since 2008. Your right to work in the United Kingdom depends on what country you are from. If you want to work in UK you may need a work permit. You may need to apply for work permission under the points-based system. For more information about working in the UK and student visas please check the detailed UK Border Agency website. Find detailed information about documents needed before starting to work in UK on the HM Revenue & Customs webpage.

If you have the right to work in the UK and you are looking for a job, apply for a National Insurance (NI) number by calling Jobcentre Plus on 0845 600 0643. Anyone who is working or self-employed in the UK must have an NI number. Jobcentre Plus will arrange an Evidence of Identity interview for you or mail you an application. The process of applying for and receiving an NI number can take up several weeks, so it is important to get the paperwork started as soon as possible.

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

Effective networking is critical for expats as many companies do not advertise jobs in traditional ways in the UK and sometimes offices are overwhelmed by applicants. In addition, having a personal working relationship with an individual who can refer you to a position in their organization is favored highly over a “walk-in applicant.” To develop your network, consider joining a professional organization or an expat group. Passport Career members should log in and review the UK section of professional associations and expat groups. Non-members can find a partial listing on the Wikipedia page of professional associations in UK or search online for a number of groups and sites, e.g. InterNations, Expats.com. Similarly, connect with cultural associations that speak your language and can identify your needs, such as the Inter-Cultural Society of London, British Czech and Slovak Association, Bengali Cultural Association of London and dozens of others. Almost every ethnic community/cultural group is represented in the UK (and Passport Career members can find an extensive list in the UK portfolio).

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

If you want to work in a profession regulated by a specific body, such as nursing, engineering or other career field, be sure to contact the regulating body as soon as you can. List of about 30 regulating bodies can be found on The UK Inter-Professional Group (UKIPG) website. UKIPG acts as a forum for the major professional and regulatory bodies in the United Kingdom. Additional list of professional bodies in UK can be found on the Wikipedia page.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

Some expats create their own career opportunities by setting up a business or registering as self-employed. In order to start up a business or register as self-employed, you will need to obtain a National Insurance Number and register with HM Revenue & Customs. You will be responsible for keeping your own records and for paying your own taxes. For information on how to register as self-employed, how to start a business or how to file a tax return, visit HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) web page.

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

To overcome your lack of work experience in the UK or to find a job while you are looking elsewhere, try to find a temporary job. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation annual report has stated that employers in the UK prefer to accommodate temporary agency workers for their overall workforce. Temping is a good way to get some experience in the UK workforce and often can lead to a more permanent position with a company. Some employers simply prefer to hire on a temporary contract in order to analyze candidates’ effectiveness. Or, for teachers who cannot find immediate full- or part-time work, consider working as a substitute (“supply”) teacher in a local UK or international school.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

Passport Career provides more detailed career information and extensive resources about finding a job, internship, or alternative career opportunity in the UK and other countries. If your organization, embassy, university/college, library, or other institution would like access to our country portfolios (12,000+ pages of expert content for 75+ countries) to share with your students, employees, spouses/partners, and others managing a national or international career transition, please click here to contact us regarding a free, online demo and details on how to subscribe.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Business cards are the primary tool of introduction, exchanging contact information in the business world, and maintaining networks and customer links. Business cards, in various forms, have been a part of society for over 400 years. Some sources claim that business cards originated in China in the 15th century, but the earliest recordable "visiting cards" were used in Europe in the 17th century.

Business cards are used all over the world and there are basic expectations as to the content that should be on a business card. Nevertheless, there are regional—and often country-specific—differences in both the content details and even more importantly, the etiquette, protocol and customs regarding the presentation of a business card.

Many Western countries casually toss a business card across a table or hand it over and receive the other and stuff it in a pocket or notebook. However, it is significantly different in Asia, and following business card etiquette in Asia is of utmost importance.

Exchanging business cards in Asia

In Asia, business cards are of great significance and convey status. The exchange of business cards is an important formality and it is common practice to exchange them in both formal and informal settings, usually after the initial introduction. Because of their frequent exchange, it is important to carry business cards with you at all times, even if you are job searching or seeking volunteer or education opportunities. It is often considered poor form to appear at a social or business event with no business card to share.

What to include

Business cards in Asia, in general, should include your name, title, company affiliation/logo (if you are employed), and contact information, such as address, telephone numbers, fax, email, and web site. References to any acquired academic qualifications, for example, “Dr.” or “Ph.D.” after the name are common in all career professions since titles are very important in most Asian countries.

If you are not currently employed and looking for a job, it is acceptable to give yourself a professional title that reflects your career field on a business card. It can be easy to develop a title by simply listing “consultant” or “specialist” after your career field, such as “Management Consultant” or “Environmental Protection Specialist.”

It is important to have one side of your business card translated into the local language, as a sign of courtesy to potential business partners and those you meet who cannot read your native language. This implies that you are sincere about respecting their language and culture, and it further demonstrates your intention to have a professional business relationship with them.

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

People in Asia respect status and the symbols associated with business cards. Business cards are typically exchanged after the initial introductions and after a little small talk and relationship development.

Always present your business card and receive their business card with both hands (never with just the left hand) and with the local language version side facing up and the type-face towards the recipient. The card should be placed in the hand of the recipient rather than left on a desk or slid across a table to someone. Significant emphasis is placed on the business card and you will be expected to examine it after accepting it and before putting it neatly away – preferably in a card-holder, as this is a sign of respect and an indication as to how you will develop the relationship. Never place it in your back pocket, as this is extremely disrespectful. At meetings the cards are normally kept in front of you on the table. Always make sure your cards are in perfect condition as this is a reflection of your character and a mark of respect. It is not usual to write on business cards, especially in front of the person who gave it to you as it may be seen as disrespectful.

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are moving to an Asian country and do not plan to work, such as with a spouse or partner, on an internship, or with a study abroad or volunteer, you should still have personal “contact cards” made. At the very least, the information on a personal contact card should include your name, email address, and phone number. However, you should research what is the standard content on contact/business cards in your destination country.

The above information applies especially to China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong and Thailand. Additionally, in China, outside of the traditional content, the business card can include a blog address and skype information. Due to the strict social hierarchy in Korea, it is usual for business to be discussed and business cards exchanged among people of similar rank. In Singapore, it is also becoming popular to include a photo of yourself on the card.

It is possible to have quality business cards printed in all main Asian metropolitan areas. However, it might be a good idea to have your card translated professionally in order to bridge any cultural gaps your business card might contain.

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

Last week we blogged about the importance of having the soft skills valued by the different UN organizations and how to identify the organization’s needs. If you missed that blog, you can find it at Tip #4 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Identify the UN Needs, or you can review previous tips at Tip #3 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Review Recruitment Options, Tip #2 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Research the Duty Stations or Tip #1 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Learn about the UNCS.

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

As mentioned in previous blogs, only apply for UN jobs where you have the required experience and skills. Be sure to write focused and concise descriptions of your experience and achievements. Avoid repetition and do not promise more than you can deliver.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Many of the UN Organizations have application instructions and advice posted on their job sites. Take time to read them and follow their advice before you submit your application! Give them what they ask for. The UN Secretariat provides application tips as well as interview information.

A job search is a marathon, not a 100 meter sprint, especially in these economic times. If your dream is to one day work for a UN Organization, you need to be persistent, have what the organization needs, or acquire it through work and studies. With these elements you will be ready to navigate the UN job search process. Good luck with your UN job search!

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Katarina Holm-DiDio is a cross-cultural career consultant and trainer working with expatriates moving to the US and clients interested in global careers. She is also a cross-cultural trainer specialized in the US and the Nordic Countries and a columnist interpreting current events in the US for newspapers in Finland. She writes her own blog at KHD Consulting International’s Global Skills for Life and Work.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

Last week we blogged about the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN. If you missed that blog, you can find it at Tip #3 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Review Recruitment Options, or you can review previous tips at Tip #2 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Research the Duty Stations or Tip #1 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Learn about the UNCS.

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Make sure you know the organization values and have the soft skills required in order to fit in and succeed. For most positions, you will need cross-cultural skills and the ability to work with geographically and culturally diverse people from all over the world in a team setting while demonstrating personal integrity. You may need to be able to perform under stress and duress while being a life-long learner with the flexibility to travel where help is needed.

To learn more about the required soft skills, research the websites of UN Organizations, attend relevant meetings and conferences, volunteer (if possible), and talk with your fellow students, professors, alumni or colleagues.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

Last week we blogged about how to increase your chances of being noticed when you apply for UN jobs by seeking opportunities with remote Duty Stations. Competition is high for the main Duty Stations and learning more about some of the other Duty Stations may work to your advantage. If you missed that blog, you can find it at Tip #2 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Research the Duty Stations, or for the first part of this series, you can find it at Tip #1 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Learn about the UNCS.

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The most well-known hiring program is the UN Secretariat’s Young Professional’s Program or formerly called National Competitive Recruitment Exam. This is a great program to consider, but only if you are less than 32 years of age and represent the nationality and professional background that is pre-selected for the current year. For more information, review the UN Young Professional’s Program.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

There are internship programs for those of you in graduate school. Each UN Organization and, in some cases, duty station has its own program and recruitment system for internships. Do your research to learn about the ones of interest to you! You can read more at UN Internship Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

Consultancies can be found either jointly listed with regular jobs or through the Procurement division at the UN Global Marketplace website. For access, you must first register as a vendor. Be sure to check out more information about the UN Global Marketplace where you will also find instructions on how to register as a vendor.

Lastly, you can find many UN jobs posted online, including international and local staff positions for field-based and HQ-based positions and Peacekeeping jobs. Check out the various resources to find these jobs at the UN Job List.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

Last week we blogged about the UN Common System and shared resources to help you to learn more about what it is, how it works, and its relevance to your job search. It is critical that you understand the UNCS to be effective with your job search. If you missed that blog, you can find it at Tip #1 Strategic Job Search for UN Jobs: Learn about the UNCS.

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Some UN Organizations have a stronger field presence, such as UNICEF and World Food Programme (WFP). Others have historically been based at headquarters (e.g., UN Secretariat), but that is also changing. The UN Secretariat’s Peacekeeping Operations is heavily field-based and many Secretariat employees rotate to different duty stations every few years.

Do not limit your search to the headquarters’ offices in New York, Geneva, Vienna and Bangkok where most job applicants compete. Instead, look at smaller duty stations that attract less applicant interest. For information about diverse job listings, visit the UN Job List. Here you can also learn about how different positions are getting significant online interest. Also be sure to check out the Analytics section, which breaks down the jobs by agency. Keep in mind that applying to jobs that have attracted less attention online, may increase your chances to be noticed.

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

What comes to mind when you think about working for the United Nations? Most of us probably equate the UN with the iconic skyscraper on New York City’s east side. But the United Nations is so much more. Yes, the building is beautiful, with conference rooms and art from all around the world. World leaders gather there to discuss and seek solutions to issues from peace, poverty and human rights to sustainable development. However most of the UN’s work is done in the field by highly diverse employees in remote locations all over the globe.

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

The UNCS is a family of organizations that share policies on salaries, allowances and other conditions of service. They have independent recruitment offices and practices, but there is some consistency across all organizations. For example, all organizations require five years of relevant experience for a P-3 level job.

The Common System includes the United Nations, its affiliated programs, 13 specialized agencies, and one special-status organization. There are more than 70,000 employees in over 600 duty stations around the world.

You need to understand what the UNCS is, how it works, and why it is relevant to your job search. It is critical that you understand the UNCS to be effective with your job search. For more information about the UNCS go to:

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Global Career Blog

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000

Top 5 Tips on Moving Your Career to China

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

5 Tips to Move Your Career to the United Kingdom

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:23:39 +0000

By Lucia Kolaja Bordean, Program Specialist, Passport Career

Here are five key tips for your UK job search.

1. VISA & WORK PERMIT

For additional information on permissions to work in UK, please check the Directgov webpage.

2. MAKE CONTACTS/NETWORK

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Jobcentre Plus, an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a wide range of information and services, such as benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

3. SELF-EMPLOYMENT

4. TEMPORARY JOBS

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT A CAREER IN THE UK?

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRANSITION!

Protocol for Using Business Cards in Asia

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:29:03 +0000

Exchanging business cards in Asia

What to include

Etiquette and protocol for exchanging business cards in Asia

Not planning to work? You still need cards!

If you are interested in more detailed additional information about business cards in Asia or about job search in China, Korea, Singapore, Hong-Kong or Thailand, please go to www.passportcareer.com.

Tip #5 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Submit Appropriate Job Applications

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Part 5 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

For the last four weeks, we covered a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. This blog is the last in this series. The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll conclude the series by discussing the importance of submitting appropriate job applications.

TIP #5: Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

Proofread thoroughly by spell-checking and asking someone with strong English skills to review your applications.

Tip #4 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Identify the UN Needs

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:10 +0000

Part 4 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll discuss what you’ll need to know about the UN organization if you want to be successful on your UN job search.

TIP #4: Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.

The key question is: Do you have what it takes to do the job and succeed?

Don’t spend time sending in applications unless you have most of the specific skills and experience required. Competition is fierce, and each vacancy may receive hundreds of applications.

Next week, we’ll conclude this blog series by sharing tips on how to make your job application stand out among the competition.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #3 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Review Recruitment Options

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:34 +0000

Part 3 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

TIP #3: Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.

The UN Development Program (UNDP) has a similar program, called LEAD. Find out more by going to UNDP LEAD Programme.

There is a bilateral program between a donor country and a UN Organization. To find out more, go to the UN Associates Expert Programme.

For those over 32 years of age, there are other ways to get your foot in the UN:

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #2 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Research the Duty Stations

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:40:34 +0000

Part 2 of a 5-Part Blog Series By Katarina Holm-DiDio

We will cover a new tip each week to help you with your UN job search. So be sure to return next week for the next tip! The 5 Tips are:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

This week we’ll share some tips on how and why to seek employment opportunities in less commonly sought after Duty Stations.

TIP #2: Diversify your Job Search and Research the Duty Stations

Next week we’ll share tips on the variety of recruitment programs that you may want to consider when applying for jobs at the UN.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Tip #1 Strategies for a UN Job Search: Learn about the UNCS

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Part 1 of a 5-Part Blog Series

By Katarina Holm-DiDio

If you are interested in working for the United Nations, we have five tips to get you started:

Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.
Diversify your job search and research the Duty Stations.
Review the different recruitment programs and options to work at the UN.
Identify what the hiring UN organization is seeking.
Submit well-written, appropriate job applications.

We’ll address a new tip each week in this blog, so be sure to return each week to catch the next tip! Let’s get you started with the first tip:

TIP #1: Learn what the United Nations Common System (UNCS) is and does.

About the International Civil Service Commission

UN Job Opportunities

UN Common System Overview & Compensation

Next week we’ll cover the next tip on how to increase your chances of landing a UN job.

NOTE: If you are a member of Passport Career (meaning your organization or university/college pays for a license so that you have access), then you can access the all five tips immediately in the My Global Career Briefcase section. There are also many other tips and strategies available to you in this section. If your organization is interested in more information about how to purchase a license to access Passport Career’s 12,000+ pages of career information and resources for 250+ cities in 78 countries, contact info@passportcareer.com.

Best Countries to Find Jobs

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:26:46 +0000

With the global economy steeped in recession, new building practically at a standstill, nearly every industry (and country) feeling the crunch, and unemployment notoriously high, everyone is looking for alternative ways to make money. For some, that may even extend as far as emigrating from their home country to another country in search of work.

Before you consider making such a move, it would behoove you to have some idea of which countries might offer you the best opportunity for employment (it simply won’t do to travel abroad only to realize that the locale in which you’re seeking work has suffered greater job loss—particularly in your career field—than the one you left). So if you’re looking for gainful employment somewhere in the world, here are just a few countries that may present the opportunity to work and earn.

Now, you might think that the United States, Canada, and most European countries would provide the most jobs, but wealthy nations with highly paid employees are some of the worst for unemployment right now. The reasons for this strange phenomenon are multifold. For starters, many of the lenders that went belly-up when the bubble burst on the housing market saw their demise in these nations, and although some were saved with government bailouts, the repercussions still closed the doors on several lending institutions and caused cutbacks at others, leading to massive layoffs. And then the trickle-down began, leading to layoffs in adjacent industries, which eventually led to cutbacks in just about every sector of the job market. Hello, 10-20% unemployment. Ouch!

On top of that, many companies that operate in these countries are still in need of employees to get the work done. And since they can’t afford the trained professionals in their own country, they have developed an unparalleled market for outsourcing, opening branches in developing countries and emerging markets where they can pay a fraction of the salary that they would pay in their home country for the same work and similar skill level (and still offer what is considered a fantastic salary for the lower-income region).

Keeping this in mind, if you’re looking to follow your job to a foreign county, there are a few countries that are likely to yield results.

The first country to note for job opportunities is India. If you have a desire to live in a largely poverty-stricken country, steeped in a complex culture, then this job market may be for you. With more than just customer service jobs going to India these days, you might find an even better position than the one you left. Of course, you’ll get paid significantly less than Western countries in comparison, but considering the lower cost of living, you may still come out ahead. Work permits may present your greatest challenge, so you may want to try to secure employment before arriving in the country.

China is another market that seems to be growing for professionals. While Japan used to be at the forefront when it came to growth of industry, China has come onto the white-collar scene in force over the last several years, demanding a better life for their citizenry. Of course, it’s pretty difficult to immigrate to the People’s Republic of China. You may want to consider trying the westernized port of Hong Kong for an easier entry.

Of course, it isn’t all bad in the Western world. Norway and Switzerland are still enjoying less than 5% unemployment rates. But by and large, it won’t do you much good to make a lateral move. If you want to follow the jobs, you’re going to have to leave your comfort zone, literally, by giving up some of the many comforts to which you have become accustomed living in a capitalist society. However, if you’re desperate enough for work, you can find it, and do quite well for yourself, all things considered, by going to another country.

The bottom line: Before you hop on a plane bound for a new career adventure, you will need to do your research to determine your best opportunities. If you’re a member of Passport Career (which means your organization or university/college pays for a license for you to access it), there is a plethora of information and resources available to help you in all aspects of your global job search for more than 250 cities in 78 countries.

Sarah Danielson writes for TripBase, a personalized travel website, which covers the range of transatlantic cruises to cheap hotels in Glasgow.