GOING GLOBAL e-NEWSLETTER - March 2008 Edition

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March 2008 College Edition

This edition of TraveLOG takes on topics from the world over, including long-distance interviews, types of language learning, negotiation customs, global expansion of U.S. schools, tips for finding the right global work opportunity and gaining entry to Australia.

Read on for more!

Relocation: Moving to Australia

There are many categories under which one can migrate to Australia, including as a skilled professional, a family, or a business, among others. Danny Trestian, GoinGlobal's Australia Visa Advisor explains your options. For more, click here:

http://www.goinglobal.com/hot_topics/australia_trestian_faq.asp.

Featured Country Profile: South Korea

Adapting to the local culture in South Korea means understanding the customs on gift-giving. While gift-giving in Korea isn't as formal as in Japan, it plays an important role. For more on the do's and don'ts of this important business practices, click here:

http://www.goinglobal.com/countries/Korea/korea_living.asp.

For direct access to the EDHEC - Going Global career and employment resources click here:  www.netedhec.com Career Centre courses - useful links!

Careers: Mastering The Long-Distance Interview

If you're considering a job in another country, the odds are high you may need to do a telephone or video interview. Understanding the different skills needed to ace these types of interviews increased your odds of success. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_general_jobinterview.asp

Relocation: Could Leaving Be The Best Move You Make?

If expatriate Britons are representative, an international relocation might improve the quality of your life. According to a recent study, 91 percent of expatriates questioned said they are happier in their new locations than they were in the United Kingdom. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_general_brits.asp

Culture: What Kind Of Language Learner Are You?

Integrator, ostrich or chameleon. Liz Cross of Crossover Translations says people fall into one of these three categories when it comes to learning a language in a foreign country. Which approach works best? For more, click here:  http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_general_dutch.asp 

Culture: Different Cultures Require Different Negotiation Styles

From taking a taxi to buying milk at the store, sometimes it seems almost everything can turn into a negotiation. If you don't know the rules, you'll always come out the loser.  Doing your homework ahead of time to identify negotiation practices in your host culture can help you save time, money and face. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_general_multicultural.asp

Residence Permits: Hong Kong Eases Admission Requirements

Interested in working in Hong Kong, but don't have the five years of work experience previously required for a residence permit? Just get two years of work under your belt and the door may open up for you. Changes to Hong Kong's Quality Migrant Admission Scheme makes it easier for less experienced applicants to gain admittance. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march08_hongkong_qualitymigrant.asp