This article should be useful to anyone intending to study or work in Europe. The below websites and resources give essential information about study programs and scholar funding in Europe(1); EU affairs internships and entry-level jobs in the private sector(2); and vacant positions(3) at the EU level and in various European countries, across all sectors.
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Friday, 3 August 2012
Jobs in Geneva & UN System
This article provides a selection of key websites useful to job seekers wanting to work in Geneva and/or the United Nations system.
Geneva is known not only for being home to many of the UN agencies but also to many other international and non-governmental organizations, professional associations and various consulting companies. Jobs in the private sector and websites with information on research funding and jobs in Switzerland have also been included in the list.
In addition to the official UN career page, there are currently several other websites where UN vacant positions are published. Note that UN internships are unpaid and entry-level positions are rarely announced. However, there are opportunities for young professionals through the Young Professional Programs based at various UN agencies, only nationals of countries sponsoring these programs are eligible but sometimes nationals of developing countries may also apply.
While it is true that foreign language fluency is a requirement, or at least an advantage, for a career in international organizations, many people believe that social science degrees are the only suitable qualification. In fact, international organizations are also looking for staff trained in the natural sciences and engineering, and IT skills are highly sought after, irrespective of the degree.
Geneva is known not only for being home to many of the UN agencies but also to many other international and non-governmental organizations, professional associations and various consulting companies. Jobs in the private sector and websites with information on research funding and jobs in Switzerland have also been included in the list.
In addition to the official UN career page, there are currently several other websites where UN vacant positions are published. Note that UN internships are unpaid and entry-level positions are rarely announced. However, there are opportunities for young professionals through the Young Professional Programs based at various UN agencies, only nationals of countries sponsoring these programs are eligible but sometimes nationals of developing countries may also apply.
While it is true that foreign language fluency is a requirement, or at least an advantage, for a career in international organizations, many people believe that social science degrees are the only suitable qualification. In fact, international organizations are also looking for staff trained in the natural sciences and engineering, and IT skills are highly sought after, irrespective of the degree.
Development Opportunities: Jobs, Funding, Research
This post is a selection of online resources for finding a job or internship in development as well as funding and scholar opportunities for nationals of developing countries.
The first part(I) provides resources for people interested in working in development-related organizations. Note that despite the fact that many jobs in the field are either in NGOs or volunteer positions, development career opportunities may exist in government agencies and even in the private sector, e.g. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) functions.
The second part(II) is geared toward nationals of emerging and developing countries who are looking for scholarships and grants; and the third part(III) is a compilation of scholar resources - advise from volunteer mentors, free resources on academic writing, methods and research and accessible scientific literature, and research reports on development issues carried out by governments or various organizations.
The first part(I) provides resources for people interested in working in development-related organizations. Note that despite the fact that many jobs in the field are either in NGOs or volunteer positions, development career opportunities may exist in government agencies and even in the private sector, e.g. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) functions.
The second part(II) is geared toward nationals of emerging and developing countries who are looking for scholarships and grants; and the third part(III) is a compilation of scholar resources - advise from volunteer mentors, free resources on academic writing, methods and research and accessible scientific literature, and research reports on development issues carried out by governments or various organizations.
Sites & Directories for Kids, K12 Students & Teachers | Research Keys, Part 4
Research Keys is a series of blog posts which will cover essential resources on search engines and information intelligence; directories and sites for kids, K-12 and university students; global search sites for jobs and travel; multimedia search engines; online library guides; content-rich subject guides by educators and professionals; resources by foundations, universities and governments; open access repositories; content curation sites; similar sites - their application in research; free Excel tutorials; global and European research scholarship websites. Although the focus is clearly on research, many of the resources are useful for business and individual targeted search (e.g. competitive intelligence sites; sites for jobs and travel; library guides and content-rich websites provide information in many areas and the websites are freely accessible; Excel resources)
Research Keys, Part 4 examines education-related search engines, directories and sites for kids and K-12 students, teachers and parents. Search engines for kids differ from other search engines because they are free of adult content, sites are almost always reviewed by professionals and focus on fun-education activities. The below sites are public and free, created and put together by educators, librarians, writers, foundations, government agencies and schools. Some of the sites target both kids and young students, and some directories for K-12 students provide materials useful to all audiences (e.g. guides for writing genres, foreign language tutorials, misc. links)
Research Keys, Part 4 examines education-related search engines, directories and sites for kids and K-12 students, teachers and parents. Search engines for kids differ from other search engines because they are free of adult content, sites are almost always reviewed by professionals and focus on fun-education activities. The below sites are public and free, created and put together by educators, librarians, writers, foundations, government agencies and schools. Some of the sites target both kids and young students, and some directories for K-12 students provide materials useful to all audiences (e.g. guides for writing genres, foreign language tutorials, misc. links)
Thursday, 2 August 2012
Open Access Education Resources | Research Keys, Part 3
Research Keys is a series of blog posts which will cover essential resources on search engines and information intelligence; directories and sites for kids, K-12 and university students; global search sites for jobs and travel; multimedia search engines; online library guides; content-rich subject guides by educators and professionals; resources by foundations, universities and governments; open access repositories; content curation sites; similar sites - their application in research; free Excel tutorials; global and European research scholarship websites. Although the focus is clearly on research, many of the resources are useful for business and individual targeted search (e.g. competitive intelligence sites; sites for jobs and travel; library guides and content-rich websites provide information in many areas and the websites are freely accessible; Excel resources)
Research Keys, Part 3 is a collection of important open access education resources useful to students, researchers and lifelong learners. Two subcategories have been outlined - initiatives funded by public institutions/foundations, and resources which are crowdsourced or maintained by private individuals/firms
Research Keys, Part 3 is a collection of important open access education resources useful to students, researchers and lifelong learners. Two subcategories have been outlined - initiatives funded by public institutions/foundations, and resources which are crowdsourced or maintained by private individuals/firms
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Academic Search Engines & Directories | Research Keys, Part 2
Research Keys is a series of blog posts which will cover essential resources on search engines and information intelligence; directories and sites for kids, K-12 and university students; global search sites for jobs and travel; multimedia search engines; online library guides; content-rich subject guides by educators and professionals; resources by foundations, universities and governments; open access repositories; content curation sites; similar sites - their application in research; free Excel tutorials; global and European research scholarship websites.
Although the focus is clearly on research, many of the resources are useful for business and individual targeted search (e.g. competitive intelligence sites; sites for jobs and travel; library guides and content-rich websites provide information in many areas and the websites are freely accessible; Excel resources)
Research Keys, Part 2 is a compilation of useful academic search engines and sites. You will access specialty sources and repositories, online journals, real-time news, images, references, tips on finding and narrowing a topic. Most of the articles were written by librarians working for online education blogs
Research Keys, Part 2 is a compilation of useful academic search engines and sites. You will access specialty sources and repositories, online journals, real-time news, images, references, tips on finding and narrowing a topic. Most of the articles were written by librarians working for online education blogs
Search Engines & Information Intelligence | Research Keys, Part 1
Research Keys is a series of blog posts which will cover essential resources on search engines and information intelligence; directories and sites for kids, K-12 and university students; global search sites for jobs and travel; multimedia search engines; online library guides; content-rich subject guides by educators and professionals; resources by foundations, universities and governments; open access repositories; content curation sites; similar sites - their application in research; free Excel tutorials; global and European research scholarship websites.
Although the focus is clearly on research, many of the resources are useful for business and individual targeted search (e.g. competitive intelligence sites; sites for jobs and travel; library guides and content-rich websites provide information in many areas and the websites are freely accessible; Excel resources)
Research Keys, Part 1 starts with a comprehensive collection of key search engine resources and guides – how to search effectively the internet; where to find topical search engines, dictionaries, news and marketing columns. Semantic search engines, deep web tutorials, information and competitive intelligence, big data and knowledge maangement resources are also on the list.
Research Keys, Part 1 starts with a comprehensive collection of key search engine resources and guides – how to search effectively the internet; where to find topical search engines, dictionaries, news and marketing columns. Semantic search engines, deep web tutorials, information and competitive intelligence, big data and knowledge maangement resources are also on the list.
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Daily Tekk Resources
Launched by Chris McConnell, Daily Tekk is a relatively new website on tech-related content, and yet it is already used as a teaching resource. Apart from articles on entrepreneurship, innovation and social media, they have become popular for the Top 100 Tech series.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Expat Resources, Guides and Networks
If you are considering moving abroad and want to know where to find information about jobs, articles and tips for traveling, studying and living in a foreign country, country guides or simply advice by or network with other expats, then the following links might help you.
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Useful Links for Tourists, Expats & Students in Latin America
Here is a list of useful links for future expats and travelers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Latin America:
Latin America:
- Finding Statistics in Latin America, an article (July 2012) by FreePint, the full version is available only to subscribers
- Intern in Latin America - all-inclusive programs for interns, volunteers, students enrolled in medicine/no Spanish is required/, Spanish courses; positions in Argentina & Colombia, soon the program will expand to Chile, Mexico and Brazil
- Internship programs in Latin America - links by Transitions Abroad
- South America Travel Guide - Chile-based website providing basic info for most countries in the region
- Nearshore Americas - Latin America business and outsourcing news and analysis
- Caribbean Search - local news, real estate and jobs
- South America Expat Blogs - blogs by and for expatriates
- More Expat Resources - expat websites, jobs & careers, immigration information, country guides, resources for healthcare and travel
Latin America Attracts Foreign Professionals & Students
Skilled migrants consider economies already reputed for specific industries and skill pools – such as the USA, other English-speaking countries and countries in continental Europe. But given that visa procedures are complicated and since the American and European economies have been affected by the economic crisis, immigrants are increasingly interested in the emerging economies, especially if they are relatively stable and have a leading position in their region – i.e. countries in Asia and Latin America.
Emerging or catching-up economies are eager to fill their skill gaps. That is why they have been working on competitive migration policies which only complement developments such as attractive conditions for outsourcing; well developed higher education systems or ongoing efforts to improve them; growing industries; investments in IT and English language training.
Here is an overview of the latest economic advances, skills shortages and immigrant inflows in the most developed Latin American economies other than Brazil - Argentina, Chile and Mexico.
Emerging or catching-up economies are eager to fill their skill gaps. That is why they have been working on competitive migration policies which only complement developments such as attractive conditions for outsourcing; well developed higher education systems or ongoing efforts to improve them; growing industries; investments in IT and English language training.
Here is an overview of the latest economic advances, skills shortages and immigrant inflows in the most developed Latin American economies other than Brazil - Argentina, Chile and Mexico.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Skilled Migrants in Brazil
Latin America’s biggest economy is now the world’s sixth. With a population of over 190 million people and an annual growth of 4 %, Brazil is expected to become the fifth oil exporter by 2020. Despite recent warnings that its economy is not sustainable and that inequality is still prevailing across the country, significant socioeconomic changes have occurred including the 28 million people having moved out of poverty, improved education outcomes - Brazil’s 2009 PISA results placed it ahead of Argentina and Colombia, birth rates lower than the ones of the US (1.9 children/woman vs. 2, down from 6 children/woman in the 1960s) and a closing gender gap in education - women account for 60 % of the country’s graduates.
In addition to these changes which are likely to increase consumption, new employment opportunities will be created thanks to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. At the same time, Brazil needs more professionals than it produces and is fortunate that the world crisis is bringing the latter its way. In order to facilitate procedures, Brazil is about to revise its immigration policy and create a path for skilled workers.
In addition to these changes which are likely to increase consumption, new employment opportunities will be created thanks to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. At the same time, Brazil needs more professionals than it produces and is fortunate that the world crisis is bringing the latter its way. In order to facilitate procedures, Brazil is about to revise its immigration policy and create a path for skilled workers.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)