Global Mindset Survey Launched – Take it Now!
In an effort to collect data on raising global children, my writing partner, Rebecca Weiner, and I have created a short, anonymous survey. Appreciate it if you’d take it!
Read MoreGlobal Careers are Hotter than Ever!
Go Global! was launched last September yet continues to generate significant media attention. Latest buzz in the Wall Street Journal, Upstart BusinessJournal and Fabulous Magazine! Check it out and launch your Go Global! career today!
Read MoreGlobally Competitive Does Not Mean Globally Competent
As parents, teachers, administrators, politicians and businesses, we must work together to revamp our school districts and curricula so that we graduate globally competitive and competent students who are prepared to work in the global marketplace. We cannot say that we’re preparing our students for the 21st century if we don’t include foreign language study.
Read MoreGuest Blogger: Moving to Beijing After Graduation – A Year in Review
Nathan Nault has spent the last year in Beijing; he moved after he graduated. Read about his adventures so far!
Read MoreTop Tips for Grads: Financial Advice with a Global Twist
Graduation season is upon us and with it lots of practical advice and tips for these newly minted grads. GO Global! is my number one piece of advice and I’ve incorporated it in my my Top Tips with a global twist for new grads.
Read MoreGuest Blogger: One Soon-to-be Grad’s Advice on Going Global
Maria Villaquiran, a soon-to-be-graduate from The George Washington University who hails from Colombia, shares what she’s learned about developed and developing markets during her travels.
Read MoreLearning 2 or 20 Languages: Is There a Secret?
I recently finished Michael Erard’s latest book, Babel No More, in which he does a fabulous job of taking the reader on an international, historical adventure of polyglots and hyperpolyglots. The book reads much more like a novel at times than an academic treatise. And that’s a good thing.
Read MoreInvesting in Women Pays Off for Business
Investing in women has a multiplier effect for economic growth. Since we know investing in women pays off, now it is time to put our money where our knowledge shows it will be most effective — in women.
Read MoreInterested in a Global Career? Consider PR
Many people ask me which industry is best for a global career. It’s not a simple answer since it depends on the country, timing, political situations, economics and more. You have to do your research and connect the dots for you. For me, I launched my international career with PR-giant Burson-Marsteller and will always be grateful they gave me the opportunity because my career took off at that point.
Read MorePreparing Our Students for the Global Marketplace
If you’re a career counselor, student or recent grad even remotely interested in how to prepare to land a job in the increasingly global marketplace, read on.
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