Comments for Working World http://workingworldcareers.com Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:17:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Getting a job at the UN by Mary B http://workingworldcareers.com/2009/07/30/getting-a-job-at-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-2441 Mary B Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:17:22 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=1608#comment-2441 I have been trying to get a job in the UN for 5 years and it turns to be impossible. I have 2 masters degrees (one obtained in my home country and one abroad), speak 5 languages, work experience at the embassy and 2 years of work for the UN for free as a volunteer. I even moved to the country where many UN local positions are advertised and competition is less than for international positions. I tired to apply for low assistant positions as well. The only result for all these years was invitations to an interview and 2 tests. After analyzing the profiles of the people currently working in these UN agencies I found out that they always hire interns and then promote them for higher positions. So basically the only way to get there is after your graduation. I think the UN should not waste time of people like me saying that they have an open job competition. They mostly hire those who already work there and use other applicants to show that they have "competitive" hiring procedure. I have been trying to get a job in the UN for 5 years and it turns to be impossible. I have 2 masters degrees (one obtained in my home country and one abroad), speak 5 languages, work experience at the embassy and 2 years of work for the UN for free as a volunteer. I even moved to the country where many UN local positions are advertised and competition is less than for international positions. I tired to apply for low assistant positions as well. The only result for all these years was invitations to an interview and 2 tests. After analyzing the profiles of the people currently working in these UN agencies I found out that they always hire interns and then promote them for higher positions. So basically the only way to get there is after your graduation. I think the UN should not waste time of people like me saying that they have an open job competition. They mostly hire those who already work there and use other applicants to show that they have “competitive” hiring procedure.

]]> Comment on Corporate volunteerism with Deirdre White of PYXERA Global by Mark Overmann http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/10/09/corporate-volunteerism-with-deirdre-white-of-pyxera-global/comment-page-1/#comment-2433 Mark Overmann Tue, 28 Oct 2014 01:42:06 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=2164#comment-2433 Hi Jo, we don't have a transcript, but I just posted my take on Deirdre's talk, which I hope you'll find interesting! http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/10/27/global-pro-bono-programs%E2%80%94a-focus-on-the-transfer-of-skills-not-the-forcing-of-solutions/ Hi Jo, we don’t have a transcript, but I just posted my take on Deirdre’s talk, which I hope you’ll find interesting! http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/10/27/global-pro-bono-programs%E2%80%94a-focus-on-the-transfer-of-skills-not-the-forcing-of-solutions/

]]> Comment on Corporate volunteerism with Deirdre White of PYXERA Global by Jo http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/10/09/corporate-volunteerism-with-deirdre-white-of-pyxera-global/comment-page-1/#comment-2410 Jo Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:09:33 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=2164#comment-2410 For those of us who are unable to attend in person (I'm in NYC), are there any materials (transcript, etc.) that we can access? For those of us who are unable to attend in person (I’m in NYC), are there any materials (transcript, etc.) that we can access?

]]> Comment on A spirited discussion with students in Albany by “How much alcohol can you handle?” and other awkward interview questions | Working World http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/09/25/a-spirited-discussion-with-students-in-albany/comment-page-1/#comment-2384 “How much alcohol can you handle?” and other awkward interview questions | Working World Fri, 03 Oct 2014 16:09:43 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=2132#comment-2384 [...] the heels of Sherry’s great post that included discussion of employer perception during interviews (i.e., how are tattoos and [...] [...] the heels of Sherry’s great post that included discussion of employer perception during interviews (i.e., how are tattoos and [...]

]]> Comment on A spirited discussion with students in Albany by A strong sense of service | Working World http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/09/25/a-spirited-discussion-with-students-in-albany/comment-page-1/#comment-2379 A strong sense of service | Working World Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:52:43 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=2132#comment-2379 [...] be of service. I share the comments of the New Visions high school group (and their teacher) whom I wrote about last week less because of their positive comments about my presentation (although I greatly appreciate them), [...] [...] be of service. I share the comments of the New Visions high school group (and their teacher) whom I wrote about last week less because of their positive comments about my presentation (although I greatly appreciate them), [...]

]]> Comment on A spirited discussion with students in Albany by Marc E http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/09/25/a-spirited-discussion-with-students-in-albany/comment-page-1/#comment-2378 Marc E Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:49:55 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=2132#comment-2378 This is a good list of tips! I don't know that I have any to add for phone interviews specifically, but for interviews in general I would add that it is important not to "discover who you are" while being interviewed. In other words, know yourself and exactly how to describe what kind of worker you are before you go into an interview. That way you won't have to think about it when asked. This is a good list of tips! I don’t know that I have any to add for phone interviews specifically, but for interviews in general I would add that it is important not to “discover who you are” while being interviewed. In other words, know yourself and exactly how to describe what kind of worker you are before you go into an interview. That way you won’t have to think about it when asked.

]]> Comment on Knowledge of Protocol: Building Block for an International Career by Lawrence Dunham http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/04/14/knowledge-of-protocol-building-block-for-an-international-career/comment-page-1/#comment-2265 Lawrence Dunham Mon, 12 May 2014 16:47:44 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/04/14/knowledge-of-protocol-building-block-for-an-international-career/#comment-2265 Dr. Mueller's advice that knowledge of protocol is an essential element to a successful international career is right on the mark. Although indispensable to the conduct of diplomacy, protocol also plays an important role in all aspects of international interactions, whether they are business transactions, educational exchanges or simply social encounters. Understanding and applying protocol principles enables us to avoid distractions, embarrassments and surprises, to identify and resolve problems before they occur, to provide order to proceedings, and to create a positive and friendly environment, facilitating the conduct of the business at hand. Lawrence Dunham Senior Associate, Protocol Partners Former U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol Dr. Mueller’s advice that knowledge of protocol is an essential element to a successful international career is right on the mark.

Although indispensable to the conduct of diplomacy, protocol also plays an important role in all aspects of international interactions, whether they are business transactions, educational exchanges or simply social encounters. Understanding and applying protocol principles enables us to avoid distractions, embarrassments and surprises, to identify and resolve problems before they occur, to provide order to proceedings, and to create a positive and friendly environment, facilitating the conduct of the business at hand.

Lawrence Dunham
Senior Associate, Protocol Partners
Former U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol

]]> Comment on Second edition of Working World is out! by David Comp http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/04/15/second-edition-of-working-world-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2137 David Comp Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:45:54 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=2120#comment-2137 Excellent news about the second edition of Working World (Congrats!) as well as a return to posting here! Excellent news about the second edition of Working World (Congrats!) as well as a return to posting here!

]]> Comment on A second edition is in the works! by David Comp http://workingworldcareers.com/2013/01/30/a-second-edition-is-in-the-works/comment-page-1/#comment-1573 David Comp Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:34:29 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=2087#comment-1573 This is excellent news that you and Sherry are starting work on a second edition! Let me know what I can do to help promote the book and renewed blog activity! Best, David This is excellent news that you and Sherry are starting work on a second edition! Let me know what I can do to help promote the book and renewed blog activity! Best, David

]]> Comment on Beware apartment rental scams when moving with a new job by Ed Jones http://workingworldcareers.com/2009/06/30/beware-apartment-rental-scams-when-moving-with-a-new-job/comment-page-4/#comment-1550 Ed Jones Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:34:21 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=1406#comment-1550 Just wanted to pop this blog back up in the search engines. These scammers are alive and well after 2 years! Got this one from someone advertising in Nashville, TN: Hello, Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Clara Palmer, I'm 39 years old, I'm the owner of this condo(1 bedrooms,1 bathrooms,720 square footage).It's located in 3000 Vanderbilt Pl, Nashville, TN 37212.The unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don't like it and you want use your furniture), there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.Pets allowed.I've moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I'm here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for whole the condo for 1 month is $450.00 including all utilities(water, electricity, internet, cable, parking , air conditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $450.00 (you'll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I'm sure that you'll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract. If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place! And the reply: Thank you for your reply. Before going further with anything I must tell you that for payments I will use the eBay Company, they will secure the transaction of payments. I will open a CASE ID# at eBay Company for this transaction and I will give them your full name, shipping info, phone# and indicate you as my tenant. After that, they will contact you with the payment details, and they will ask you to send them a refundable deposit, $900.00 in 24 hours(the money will be for the first month of rent + the security deposit). After they receive your deposit, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping of the keys and the contract. You will receive a tracking number in max 24 hours after they receive your deposit. The keys will reach to you in 3-4 days. After you'll receive the keys and the contract, the 14 days of inspection period will start( you'll have 14 days to see the condo, read the contract, decide if you keep the condo or not).After the inspection you will contact them and tell your decision: TAKE THE CONDO or NOT TAKE THE CONDO! In case you'll take it you'll have to send them a copy of the contract signed by you and they will release the money to me, if not you'll have to send them the contract unsigned and they will refund your money($900.00), the contract and the keys will be shipped back at my expenses! I will pay the shipping and you'll have to pay the money transfer fee for the refundable deposit. Once again: 1. If you have the money $900.00 and if you want to rent it send me your full name, your shipping address and your phone# 2. I will open a CASE ID# at eBay Company for this transaction , and I will give them your info, and indicate you as my tenant. 3. After that, they will contact you with the payment details(you'll have to send them $900.00 via money transfer in the next 24 hours-you'll need cash) 4. After they receive your deposit, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping, and you will receive a tracking number in max 24 hours after they receive your deposit. 5.From the moment you receive the keys the 14 days inspection period will start.I will make the transaction only in this way so if you have the money and if you want to rent my condo send me your full name, your shipping address, your phone# and I'll start the procedure. Thanks Just wanted to pop this blog back up in the search engines. These scammers are alive and well after 2 years!

Got this one from someone advertising in Nashville, TN:

Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my property.My name is Clara Palmer, I’m 39 years old, I’m the owner of this condo(1 bedrooms,1 bathrooms,720 square footage).It’s located in 3000 Vanderbilt Pl, Nashville, TN 37212.The unit is equipped with recessed lighting, central air and heat, the condo come with two parking spots,a storage unit where you can deposit my furniture (if you don’t like it and you want use your furniture), there is also a linen closet, and most importantly, a new front loading stacked washer and drier.Pets allowed.I’ve moved to United Kingdom with my job and decided to rent it because the rent is very expensive here.The price is so low because I’m here and is very hard to find a tenant.I can rent you the condo for min. 1 month and max. 6 years(or more).I really want to find a good and responsible tenant for it, and I hope that you can send me some personal information about yourself.The rent for whole the condo for 1 month is $450.00 including all utilities(water, electricity, internet, cable, parking , air conditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage) and the security deposit is $450.00 (you’ll get the deposit back at your departure-or you can use it to pay your last month of rent) and I want to receive the money monthly in my bank account. You can move in the condo in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys and I have nobody in United States that could show you the condo. In order to check it, see if you like it(I’m sure that you’ll love it), you need to receive the keys and the contract.
If you want to rent the condo, please e-mail me back and I will explain you how the payment and shipping will take place!

And the reply:

Thank you for your reply.
Before going further with anything I must tell you that for payments I will use the eBay Company, they will secure the transaction of payments. I will open a CASE ID# at eBay Company for this transaction and I will give them your full name, shipping info, phone# and indicate you as my tenant. After that, they will contact you with the payment details, and they will ask you to send them a refundable deposit, $900.00 in 24 hours(the money will be for the first month of rent + the security deposit). After they receive your deposit, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping of the keys and the contract. You will receive a tracking number in max 24 hours after they receive your deposit.

The keys will reach to you in 3-4 days. After you’ll receive the keys and the contract, the 14 days of inspection period will start( you’ll have 14 days to see the condo, read the contract, decide if you keep the condo or not).After the inspection you will contact them and tell your decision: TAKE THE CONDO or NOT TAKE THE CONDO! In case you’ll take it you’ll have to send them a copy of the contract signed by you and they will release the money to me, if not you’ll have to send them the contract unsigned and they will refund your money($900.00), the contract and the keys will be shipped back at my expenses! I will pay the shipping and you’ll have to pay the money transfer fee for the refundable deposit.

Once again:
1. If you have the money $900.00 and if you want to rent it send me your full name, your shipping address and your phone#
2. I will open a CASE ID# at eBay Company for this transaction , and I will give them your info, and indicate you as my tenant.
3. After that, they will contact you with the payment details(you’ll have to send them $900.00 via money transfer in the next 24 hours-you’ll need cash)
4. After they receive your deposit, they will notify me immediately to start the shipping, and you will receive a tracking number in max 24 hours after they receive your deposit.
5.From the moment you receive the keys the 14 days inspection period will start.I will make the transaction only in this way so if you have the money and if you want to rent my condo send me your full name, your shipping address, your phone# and I’ll start the procedure.

Thanks

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