Comments on: Try an International Career http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/ Marcom - Marketing Communications :: PR/Marcom Pros Mentoring Students Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:29:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: WalterJennings http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18636 WalterJennings Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:41:37 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18636 What a slackard! I have been overseas for ten days and return to find all these great comments. A lot of you have questions about landing a role overseas. Here are some thoughts... Some countries allow recent graduates to have a "working holiday." This means you can work overseas for a set period of time and also enjoy the country. I believe the USA and Australia just signed such an agreement as part of the recent APEC Summit. Do your homework as you would for any job - get the company name, person's name, details all correct. The start your campaign. If any of you want to work in Australia you already have a contact down here to assist. Take advantage of a stranger's kindness! It sure helped Blanche DuBois. Like any country you'll be up against the best and the brightest from the local country when trying to secure a job. But flip your downside to an attribute - you bring the best of American academia to your new employer. You understand a key, international market (that would be America to them). So in other words - get out there and dirty up that passport! What a slackard! I have been overseas for ten days and return to find all these great comments. A lot of you have questions about landing a role overseas. Here are some thoughts…

Some countries allow recent graduates to have a “working holiday.” This means you can work overseas for a set period of time and also enjoy the country. I believe the USA and Australia just signed such an agreement as part of the recent APEC Summit.

Do your homework as you would for any job - get the company name, person’s name, details all correct. The start your campaign. If any of you want to work in Australia you already have a contact down here to assist. Take advantage of a stranger’s kindness! It sure helped Blanche DuBois.

Like any country you’ll be up against the best and the brightest from the local country when trying to secure a job. But flip your downside to an attribute - you bring the best of American academia to your new employer. You understand a key, international market (that would be America to them).

So in other words - get out there and dirty up that passport!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18426 Rachel Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:37:55 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18426 I am excited to hear that traveling internationally is a possibility in the PR field. It has always been an interest of mine to travel to different countries and experience different cultures throughout the world. Although Auburn offers many study abroad programs in different countries, I have never had the finances to participate in one of these adventures. Working outside my home country would be a great way to gain an in depth knowledge of the PR industry, as well as satisfy my desire to travel. How much experience is usually needed when trying to obtain a position in another country? I am excited to hear that traveling internationally is a possibility in the PR field. It has always been an interest of mine to travel to different countries and experience different cultures throughout the world. Although Auburn offers many study abroad programs in different countries, I have never had the finances to participate in one of these adventures. Working outside my home country would be a great way to gain an in depth knowledge of the PR industry, as well as satisfy my desire to travel. How much experience is usually needed when trying to obtain a position in another country?

]]> By: Kathryn C. http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18382 Kathryn C. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:50:29 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18382 I must say that the idea of working in a foreign country is scary. As a child I lived in Denmark for a couple of years and loved everything about it. Of course, then I was a child and had no responsibilities .There is no doubt that living in a new country would be absolutely exhilerating. However, the problem comes when you are an adult and have to work in a foreign country. I am only now beginning to grasp the concepts of PR in the United States and I feel that I am not prepared to make such a big adjustment. I would love to have a job that allowed me to visit other countries. I feel that that would be a good way to test out the water in new places. I respect you so much for making such drastic moves in your career. I have officially become inspired to dirty my passport! I must say that the idea of working in a foreign country is scary. As a child I lived in Denmark for a couple of years and loved everything about it. Of course, then I was a child and had no responsibilities .There is no doubt that living in a new country would be absolutely exhilerating. However, the problem comes when you are an adult and have to work in a foreign country. I am only now beginning to grasp the concepts of PR in the United States and I feel that I am not prepared to make such a big adjustment. I would love to have a job that allowed me to visit other countries. I feel that that would be a good way to test out the water in new places. I respect you so much for making such drastic moves in your career. I have officially become inspired to dirty my passport!

]]> By: Elizabeth Hard http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18223 Elizabeth Hard Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:25:55 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18223 I must say that reading this post has been a huge encouragement to me. I have never been out of the country, save a couple of cruises, and this post has helped me to understand not only the fun aspect of traveling, but the need to do so in order to be successful. Because of my classes, I am starting to understand the need to comprehend cultural boundaries, especially in the PR field. So much of public relations rests on the ability to communicate effectively, and what better way to properly hone those skills than to experience the cultural communication first hand. Thank you for encouraging me to go out of the country and out of my comfort zone. I must say that reading this post has been a huge encouragement to me. I have never been out of the country, save a couple of cruises, and this post has helped me to understand not only the fun aspect of traveling, but the need to do so in order to be successful. Because of my classes, I am starting to understand the need to comprehend cultural boundaries, especially in the PR field. So much of public relations rests on the ability to communicate effectively, and what better way to properly hone those skills than to experience the cultural communication first hand. Thank you for encouraging me to go out of the country and out of my comfort zone.

]]> By: Alana http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18199 Alana Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:33:57 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18199 As much as I love to travel, I just don't think working abroad is right for my first career job. I don't feel prepared for PR situations in America, where I've grown up, much less in a country where I am unfamiliar with the culture and customs. I think instead, I will travel leisurely as much as possible before I settle down and begin a family. That way, if I find a place that I especially like, I can investigate job opportunities there. Hopefully by then, I will have had enough experience in the field to feel a little more comfortable learning and utilizing new communications techniques. Are there companies who require weekly travel, rather than yearly travel? Perhaps that is more up my alley. As much as I love to travel, I just don’t think working abroad is right for my first career job. I don’t feel prepared for PR situations in America, where I’ve grown up, much less in a country where I am unfamiliar with the culture and customs. I think instead, I will travel leisurely as much as possible before I settle down and begin a family. That way, if I find a place that I especially like, I can investigate job opportunities there. Hopefully by then, I will have had enough experience in the field to feel a little more comfortable learning and utilizing new communications techniques. Are there companies who require weekly travel, rather than yearly travel? Perhaps that is more up my alley.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18165 Jordan Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:39:14 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-18165 This post was very interesting to read. I feel that working oversees would be a unique experience. It would be a great chance to learn about communication in other countries. What are the benefits to doing this? How do you feel this experience has helped you grow as a PR practitioner? I feel that a communication lifestyle abroad would be a challenge that I would enjoy. It would be interesting to see and learn about cultural differences, background, language, appeals, etc in another country. I feel that taking all these things and appying them to PR would help me grow and allow me to experience a new side to PR. This post was very interesting to read. I feel that working oversees would be a unique experience. It would be a great chance to learn about communication in other countries. What are the benefits to doing this? How do you feel this experience has helped you grow as a PR practitioner? I feel that a communication lifestyle abroad would be a challenge that I would enjoy. It would be interesting to see and learn about cultural differences, background, language, appeals, etc in another country. I feel that taking all these things and appying them to PR would help me grow and allow me to experience a new side to PR.

]]> By: Marco Ciaccia http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-17997 Marco Ciaccia Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:02:50 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-17997 I feel exactly that it is in my best interest to follow the outward route, that is moving from Italy to Asia. I suppose that the best marcom suppliers base in terms of skills is in India, and that is why I am looking for a good opportunity to study there and be trained for the specific market conditions. I add that I did a good job in the financial PR area and that I did pursue a specialisation in dealing with corporate finance / asset management issues and clients. PR is such a great scene, that I d like to take it fresh from where business rises! I feel exactly that it is in my best interest to follow the outward route, that is moving from Italy to Asia. I suppose that the best marcom suppliers base in terms of skills is in India, and that is why I am looking for a good opportunity to study there and be trained for the specific market conditions. I add that I did a good job in the financial PR area and that I did pursue a specialisation in dealing with corporate finance / asset management issues and clients.
PR is such a great scene, that I d like to take it fresh from where business rises!

]]> By: Ashley D. http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-17986 Ashley D. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:57:14 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-17986 I agree with this post completely. The best way to experience or understand another culture is to travel and spend time in a particular country or area. However, many people aren't financial able to do that, or you may not have the time to travel as much. Therefore, there are other alternatives such as studying information about a culture, or maybe interacting with people they may be in the United States that are from that area. I have never thought of studying abroad because I don't believe that lifestyle is for me. However, it is a great idea. I'm sure having "hands on experience" in another country can enlighten the mind, and open up the heart. I agree with this post completely. The best way to experience or understand another culture is to travel and spend time in a particular country or area. However, many people aren’t financial able to do that, or you may not have the time to travel as much. Therefore, there are other alternatives such as studying information about a culture, or maybe interacting with people they may be in the United States that are from that area.

I have never thought of studying abroad because I don’t believe that lifestyle is for me. However, it is a great idea. I’m sure having “hands on experience” in another country can enlighten the mind, and open up the heart.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-17984 Stephanie Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:18:55 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-17984 I've dreamed about traveling. I find myself envious of my friends that have studied abroad in places like Spain (taking trips to France and such on the side), Italy and Morocco (maybe not Morocco-my friend got a parasite over there). I would love to visit all of those places. I think it would be a lot of fun! I'm not sure I would want to work internationally. I like adventure as much as the next person, but I think I would miss the US too much. An international internship would be wonderful. The usual internship period would give me enough time to absorb the culture, but I wouldn't be stuck there for too long. Who knows where my career will take me. I guess I shouldn't turn down an opportunity because of fear. I bet working internationally is a once and a lifetime experience. I’ve dreamed about traveling. I find myself envious of my friends that have studied abroad in places like Spain (taking trips to France and such on the side), Italy and Morocco (maybe not Morocco-my friend got a parasite over there).
I would love to visit all of those places. I think it would be a lot of fun! I’m not sure I would want to work internationally. I like adventure as much as the next person, but I think I would miss the US too much.
An international internship would be wonderful. The usual internship period would give me enough time to absorb the culture, but I wouldn’t be stuck there for too long.
Who knows where my career will take me. I guess I shouldn’t turn down an opportunity because of fear. I bet working internationally is a once and a lifetime experience.

]]> By: Josh http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-17983 Josh Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:11:27 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/09/try-an-international-career/#comment-17983 This was a really exciting post to read. I would love to get to travel abroad and get to work at the same time. I must admit, I've never thought about trying to find work outside of America. As challenging as it is to try to understand communications in our own country, I can imagine that it would be a blast trying to figure out the intricacies of communication in another culture. But, how many pr companies offer opportunities to work overseas? This was a really exciting post to read. I would love to get to travel abroad and get to work at the same time. I must admit, I’ve never thought about trying to find work outside of America. As challenging as it is to try to understand communications in our own country, I can imagine that it would be a blast trying to figure out the intricacies of communication in another culture. But, how many pr companies offer opportunities to work overseas?

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