Working World
![]() 264 pp., 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback ISBN: 9781589012103 (1589012100) July 2008 LC: 2007050931 EXPLORE THIS TITLE DescriptionTable of Contents Reviews |
Working World
Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development
Sherry Lee Mueller
Finalist for Foreword Magazine's 2008 Career Book of the Year Award
Are you looking for a career with professional rewards and personal satisfaction? Perhaps you'd like to find meaningful employment in the field of international relations? Working World is the perfect resource for making sound career choices, and is particularly valuable for those interested in exploring a career in international education, exchange, and development. Sherry L. Mueller, Ph.D., had her first international experience as a student on an Experiment in International Living program in Germany. Several years later she led an Experiment group to the then-USSR. Her work abroad ranges from serving as a State Department speaker on NGO leadership in Saudi Arabia to teaching English in Brazil. She currently serves as president emeritus of the National Council for International Visitors, a national network of program agencies based in Washington DC, and more than 90 community-member organizations throughout the United States.
Reviews
"It is a very good book that I think should be part of every campus career services library. Any young international education professional contemplating a career change or transition to another field will benefit from reading this book."—International Educator "A rich compendium of advice and resources for those interested in pursuing a career in international education, exchange, or development . . . This is a 'must-have' resource; it provides quick access to relevant organizations, resources, and websites that have been selected and critiqued by experts."—Journal of Employment Counseling "[This] book is useful and inspiring. It is also a valuable reference guide to relevant resources, especially crucial while at a career crossroads. The multiple viewpoints presented enable readers to tailor their progression within the field in ways that work for them."—IATEFL Voices "Sound and different advice by two leading professionals. To be read when you are starting to search but especially when you are interviewing, where most impressions are formed and jobs are lost. Working World will help make what you say something your interviewer will want to remember."—Allan Goodman, president, Institute of International Education "Any young professional seeking to explore or to enter a career in international exchange will find this book invaluable. Mueller and Overmann provide tried and true advice from the voices of experience. The cross-generational, multiperspective approach is both practical and exemplary of the spirit of the field."—Catherine Pfaffenroth, editor-in-chief, The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs Table of Contents Preface Introduction: Idealists Preferred PART I: SHAPING YOUR CAREER PHILOSOPHY 1. Identifying Your Cause Sherry: Your Place in History Mark: What Am I Going to Do with My Life? 2. The Art of Networking Sherry: Encountering Potential Employers and References Mark: Do I Really Need Business Cards? 3. The Value of Mentors Sherry: Identifying Your Mentor Mark: The Seinfeldian View of Mentors 4. The Continuous Journey Sherry: An Evolving Approach Mark: The Never-ending Job Story PART II: SELECTED RESOURCES AND PROFILES 5. Your Job Search: A General Approach Selected Resources PROFILE: Alanna Shaikh, Director of Communications, Outreach, and Public Relations, for AZ SHIP, Abt Associates PROFILE: Allan Goodman, President, Institute of International Education 6. Professional Associations Sample Professional Associations Selected Resources PROFILE: Fanta Aw, Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Director of International Student and Scholar Services, American University PROFILE: Belinda Chiu, Princiapl, Hummingbird Research Coaching Consulting 7. Internship Opportunities Exploitation? No, a Chance to Learn and Grow A Good Internship Depends on You Not Just for Students Finding an Internship Selected Resources PROFILE: Jennifer Clinton, President, National Council for International Visitors 8. Volunteer Opportunities Sample Volunteer Organizations Selected Resources PROFILE: Tom Garofalo, Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressmen James P. Moran (D-VA, 8th) PROFILE: Deirdre White, President and CEO, PYXERA Global 9. Nongovernmental Organizations and Educational Institutions What is an NGO? Sample Nongovernment Organizations and Educational Institutions Selected Resources PROFILE: Adam Weinberg, President, Denison University PROFILE: Peggy Parfenoff, Executive Director, WorldChicago 10. US Government The Executive Branch The Legislative Branch Sample Government Departments and Agencies Selected Resources PROFILE: Ambassador Kenton Keith, Embassy Inspector, US Department of State PROFILE: Sarah Loss Mathur, Political Officer, and Amit Mathur, Vice Consul, US Embassy, Seoul, South Korea 11. Multinational Organizations The Cultural Context of Multinational Organizatoins A Crowded Bazaar, Not a One-Stop Shop Sample Multinational Organizations Selected Resources PROFILE: Fayezul Choudhury, CEO, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) 12. International Business, Consulting, and Research Sample Business Organizations Selected Business Resources Sample Consulting Organizations Selected Consulting Resources Sample Think Tanks and Foundations Selected Think Tank and Foundation Resources PROFILE: Lobna "Luby" Ismail, Founder, President, and Senior Trainer, Connecting Cultures, LLC PROFILE: Karl Dedolph, Senior Manager, Accenture Conclusion Index |