Product Description

"Careers in International Affairs", now in its eighth edition, is the ultimate job hunting guide for anyone hoping to work in the U.S. government, international organizations, business, or nonprofits. This thoroughly revised edition provides up-to-date descriptions and data about careers in the global workplace and how to find them - along with nearly 300 organization profiles. In addition to a remarkably broad and deep list of organizations and contacts, "Careers in International Affairs" offers insight and guidance from a career counselor, a graduate student, and practitioners in the international affairs community on networking, interviewing, finding a mentor, and choosing the best graduate school.The book also presents numerous firsthand perspectives on various career sectors from those who have found their own international niche - from young professionals to senior policymakers. It is designed to encourage international job seekers to think about what they know and what talents they have to offer, to widen their horizons and reveal all the possibilities, to help them realize that the future could hold several careers, and to remind them that it is never too early - or too late - to consider the variety of options that await them around the world. "Careers in International Affairs" is published in cooperation with Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, the oldest and largest school of international affairs in the United States.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #404993 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 420 pages

Customer Reviews

A very comprehensive read
I found this book incredibly relevant to my search for an international career. There seem to be few books on this topic that actually cover in any detail the types of areas in which you can specialise and simply provide a list of international institutions. However, this one gives a helpful analysis of different career areas and examples of where they are generally practiced. Despite being written for an American readership (the first chapter covers careers within the Federal State) it would also be helpful for readers within the UK. I would recommend that British careers libraries stock a copy or go about obtaining one which is equally as helpful!

The best book of its kind that we've found
We stock this in our career center for our students and it is almost always one of the most requested books. This book is a good starting point for students who "want to do something international", but who are just trying to figure out what that means. The chapters introductions by "international professionals" are especially useful.