The Basics
If you are considering working abroad, take a look at these resources aimed at helping you adjust to your new international lifestyle.
Don't forget the various career services you have access to as a Johnson School student. You can always contact Johnson's Career Management Center with questions and don't forget to check out Cornell's Career Services page on the International Job Search.International Career Guides
For international students looking for a job in the US or US students looking to work abroad, take a look at the following resources for cultural information:
- CultureShockCulture Shock! series of books has customs and etiquette for a number of countries.
- Going Global Career GuidesGoing Global career guides cover 23 countries and are available electronically via ProQuest.
Select The international MBA student's guide to the U.S. job searchCall Number: ILR HF5382.7.U6 I58 2008The International MBA Student's Guide to the US Job Search has useful tips for international students interviewing in the US.
How do you say...?
Moving to a new country often means learning a new language.
- BBC Languages
Visit BBC's Languages page to learn a few words in any of 36 languages. - Annenberg Media
If you'd like to review your high school language basics, Annenberg Media offers videos aimed at helping you learn. Get started by searching for "language" in the search box.
. - Babelfish
Get a quick translation at Bablefish.com.
Culture Shock
Everyone encountering a new environment will experience culture shock. Not speaking the same language, learning new customs and finding the grocery store are all stressors that we face when moving to another country. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the cycle of culture shock and some means by which to fight the symptoms by looking through the resources below.
- Culture ShockThis website written by Dr. Carmen Guanipa of the Department of Counseling and School of Psychology at San Diego State University provides a nice overview of what culture shock is and how to deal with the stress that comes with living in a new environment.
- Survival Kit for Overseas LivingThis book by L. Robert Kohls is one of many available on the subject. To find similar resources please search the library catalog.
Going Global Guides
From the Guides: Each of the Going Global Country Career Guides has been prepared by a team of professionals, utilizing the expertise of around the world. Because several people contribute to each Guide, and the differences in research material available for specific countries, the Guides contain various levels of detail and emphasis.
Going Global guides can be accessed via ProQuest Direct. Select the Publications tab > Search for "Going Global". From the results page, you can select which of the 23 countries you'd like to learn more about.