Last month, I’ve upload some posting about Overseas Jobs. The 1st posting containing website addresses where you can try to look into for finding an overseas jobs and another posting is about security in job search through the internet.
Now, I am interested to try to figure out about the global competence. What competence needed to be acquired if you want to find an overseas jobs. As I notice these competence comprises of three main things defined as knowledge, skill and attitudes as stated by Howard A. Rollins, Jr from Georgia Institute of Technology in his presentation file.
Knowledge
- Basic facts and concepts of globalization
- Comparative politics, global economy
- Country/region specific information
Skills
- Putting knowledge into practice
- Ability to communicate and work comfortably in other countries/cultures
Attitudes/beliefs
- Tolerance of other cultures and their approaches
- Appreciation for other cultures
- Respect for other cultures and understanding of the pros and cons of various cultures including one’s own culture
Cheers//Adi Anggarayudha
I totally agree, Adi. Whenever I hire people, I always ask them how they approach differences, particularly in multiculturalism. That’s what I call ‘international mindset.’ Without it, it’s very hard to compete internationally. We certainly don’t want to be living in a golden cage where we merely see the goods of ours and the bads of others. We need to see and acknowledge the goods of others and the bads of ours as well.
Bonne année. Demain est un meilleur jour.
Comment by Jennie — January 3, 2008 @ 12:54 am