International Opportunities
Going Global takes on international opportunities, including post-graduate employment in the U.S., the best countries for jobs, negotiating compensation, a pilot international travel program in the United States, study abroad program selection tips, work/study in the UK and hot IT job markets.
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IT Jobs: Don’t Overlook Latin America
India is usually the first country that springs to mind when thinking about hot IT job markets, but sometimes it pays to think outside the box. Most of the large players in IT have a presence in Brazil, for example, including Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, and SAP. There also some significant Brazilian companies in the field, like Microsiga or Datasul. For more on IT job markets around the globe, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/career/info_tech.asp.
Featured Country Profile: United States – Atlanta
Have your eye on a job in Atlanta in the United States, but don’t know anything about the city? There’s more to Atlanta than the stereotypes of Southern belles in hoop skirts and peaches. As the capital and largest city in Georgia, the Atlanta metro area population tops four million, making it the ninth-largest metro area in the United States. Atlanta and its suburbs are home to several Fortune 500 companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, BellSouth, United Parcel Service, Home Depot and Georgia Pacific. Other large employers include media giant Cox Enterprises, Delta Air Lines and Sun Trust Banks. For more on life in Atlanta, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/countries/usa_Atlanta/usa_Atlanta_work.asp.
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Study Abroad: Know Before You Go
Need to placate concerned friends and family worried about your health and safety while studying abroad? Have them evaluate your study abroad program against the selection criteria recommended by the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES). From track records to health plans, IES tells you what to seek out. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/may08_general_go.asp
Job Hunting: Paperwork Today Determines Hiring Tomorrow in Russia
Interested in working in Russia? Make sure your prospective employers filed a “declaration of need” or your work permit may not be approved. Required every year, the declaration projects how many foreign workers the company will need in the following year. Some employers who didn’t file declarations have been left in the lurch, with Russian immigration authorities refusing to process employment permits without the requisite declaration. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/may08_russian_employ.asp
Work/Study: UK Allows U.S. Students To Work
Want to study in the United Kingdom, but afraid you can’t afford it? If you’re a U.S. citizen, consider getting a part-time job to earn extra money. Under UK rules, U.S. citizens can work part-time during the school term and full-time during breaks and holidays. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/may08_uk_visafaq.asp
Salaries: Consider The Currency When Negotiating Compensation
Thinking of a job with a U.S.-based company operating in Europe or elsewhere? Make sure the compensation package adjusts for the current weakness of the U.S. dollar or you’ll be in for a painful surprise in your new locale. From $2 cans of Coke to simple dinners with $100 price tags, expatriates are finding the U.S. dollar doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. Potential compensation strategies to make up the difference include full or partial payment in the host country’s currency, cost-of-living adjustments and/or guaranteed exchange rate policies. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/may08_us_dollar.asp
Work/Study Visas: U.S. Says Some Foreign Students Can Stay Longer To Work
Under a new U.S. rule, science, technology, engineering and mathematics students in the U.S. on F-1 visas may be able to stay an extra 12 to 29 months to work. The students need to be graduates of specific U.S. college programs, be employed by businesses enrolled in the government’s E-Verify program and be working in their major areas of study. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/may08_us_opt.asp
Online Education: First Online Foreign University Classes Permitted In China
Students in China have a new option for college studies. The Chinese government recently gave exclusive permission to the University of Massachusetts to provide online classes to students in China for the next five years. The program is expected to serve up to 5000 students annually and will include 40 online courses, four certificate programs and one master’s degree program. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/may08_china_mit.asp
Travel: U.S. Announces Pilot Program For International Travelers
U.S. citizens and permanent residents who take frequent international flights might get some relief soon from cumbersome airport screening. Under a pilot program, eligible participants traveling from three major airports will be able to bypass passport control when returning to the U.S. by verifying their identities at automated kiosks. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/may08_us_travelers.asp. For applications, click here: http://www.cbp.gov.
Work Visas: U.S. Starts Lottery for H1-B Visas
If you’re waiting for an H1-B visa from the U.S. government, you better have a lucky charm. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received nearly 163,000 petitions for 86,000 H1-B visas, including those under the advanced degree exemption. The winners will be chosen through a random, computer-generated selection process. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/may08_us_h1b.asp