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This edition of TraveLOG takes on topics from the world over, including: combining work and travel; English language curricula in Asia; travel requirements in Russia and the United States; health insurance in Germany; part-time employment in China; privileges for graduates of Irish schools; and, the best ways to speak English when interviewing with U.S. companies.
Read on for more!
Careers: U.S. Interviews Require Informal English
Foreigners interviewing for jobs in the U.S. - even if they are native English speakers - often have accents of their country of origin. In some global companies, this is a particular plus; it may make such a candidate more appealing as the company tries to boost its image as an employer with a global workforce. However, it’s one thing to have a native accent and it’s quite another to speak English in a way that is so stilted that your interviewer struggles to communicate with you. For tips on how to succeed in an English language interview with a U.S. company, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/hot_topics/usa_moore_speech.asp.
Featured Country: Employee Recordkeeping in Korea
Korean firms are learning that employee records can be goldmines of useful information. Properly maintained and designed, personnel files are ripe for analysis, yielding hidden information on organizational strengths and weaknesses that many executives don’t even know they have. For more about employee recordkeeping in Korea, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/hot_topics/korea_mckinney_recordkeeping.asp.
Careers: Employer Helps New Grads Combine Work and Travel
Eager to attract talented food science graduates, Sainsbury’s, a leading United Kingdom food retailer, is trying an approach sure to be copied by other employers competing for new graduates in other competitive fields. Through its Taste of the World program, Sainsbury’s provides graduates with a $2000 air ticket, insurance and best of all, a year off with a guaranteed job at the end of it. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_general_dream.asp.
Asia: Top Schools Turning To English
Interested in studying in Asia, but worried about the language barrier? Or perhaps you’re considering leaving Asia because you want to polish your English skills while at school? Both problems may soon be solved – several top universities in Asia have introduced English language curricula. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_asia_university.asp.
Business Travel: Russia Modifies Registration Process
Foreign travelers in Russia have new reporting requirements to consider. Under new rules that took effect in January, foreign nationals staying temporarily in Russia must notify the government of their presence by mail. In addition, within three days of their arrival, foreign nationals must submit their passports and Migration Cards to their hosts. The hosts, in turn, must then register the foreign nationals – and the addresses where they will be staying -- with the government. For more, click here; http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_russia_immigration.asp.
Passports: New U.S. Passport Requirements For Western Hemisphere Countries
Effective January 23, 2007, individuals traveling by air to the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Bermuda are required to present valid passports or other acceptable travel documents when entering or re-entering the United States. The new passport requirement is the first phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), a two-part security program that will eventually extend the passport requirement to travelers who arrive by land and sea. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_usa_passport.asp.
China: Foreign Students Could Gain Right To Work
Chinese employers and officials are calling for changes to the country's employment and residency laws to allow foreign students to work in the country. Employers also want to eliminate rules requiring foreign students to gain work experience in their home country before receiving Chinese work visas. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_china_student.asp.
Germany: No Health Insurance, No Entry
Germany requires all non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationals visiting or traveling in Germany to have sufficient health insurance coverage for the duration of their stay. Those who want work permits, must submit detailed information from their insurance carriers on the scope and cost of their health insurance coverage to ensure the plan meets Germany’s standards. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_germany_insurance.asp.
Travel: Visa Hassles Mean Foreign Travelers Avoid The United States
Cumbersome visa requirements and point of entry problems are leading many international travelers to skip the United States. Conferences in several industries and academic specialties reportedly have been moved to other countries because of the hassle factor; one survey shows business travel to the U.S. declined by 10 percent over the past two years. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_usa_travel.asp.
Ireland: First Study, Then Work
A new law allows foreign national students who have earned degrees from third level educational institutions in Ireland to apply to the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service for permission to remain in Ireland for six months following receipt of their final examination results. During this period, they may seek employment and, if they qualify, apply for work permits. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_ireland_permit.asp.
Skills: International Internships Provide Experience Employers Seek
With more employers seeking graduates with international experience, it pays to seek out internship, coop and study abroad opportunities. The best students are building their global skills through multiple channels. To learn more about the paths some students are taking, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter_atricles/mar07_general_skills.asp.