This document provides an overview of how to use Country Career Guides on the Going Global website. It explains that the site allows users to search for and access guides on different countries, which provide standardized sections with information on job opportunities, industries, cost of living, work visas, resume guidelines, and cultural advice for each location. Key sections within country guides are outlined, including job search resources, industry trends, top companies, financial considerations, visas, interview tips, and cultural expectations. Training resources are also referenced.

1. Country Career Guides Tutorial
Chris Cannella
February 13, 2012

2. •
• On the Going Global homepage, choose
Country Guides from the top navigation
menu, or the Country Career Guides link
directly below.

3. • That will take you to Country Guides index page.
• Clicking on a country name opens the guide for
that country.

4. • You can also immediately begin searching the
guides by entering keywords in the search box
and selecting a country from the dropdown
menu at the bottom of the page.

5. • When you click on a country name or flag
logo, for example China, you’re taken to that
country’s main page.
• The links from the Navigate by Topic side
menu are standardized for each country, so
you easily compare guides.

6. • The Job Search Resources section on a
country guide’s main page offers several links
for job or internship research for that country.

7. • The Job Search Overview highlights the skills
needed along with the opportunities and
challenges in the job market of that country.

8. • The Online Job Sites link contains a list of local
resources for leads to job openings and
internship opportunities.

9. • Government Employment Resources offers
links to information for opportunities to work
in the government sector.

10. • The Internship and Job Fairs page is a good
starting point for those interested in face-to-
face interaction with potential employers.

11. • The Staffing Agencies and Temporary Help Firms
page can be a valuable resource for those looking
for working holiday and short term employment
opportunities for additional industry experience.

12. • The Industry and Employment Trends
provides an overall summary of the country’s
industrial growth and current challenges.

13. Industry specific sections
• Specific industries are discussed at length,
including an analysis of growth and trends for
each one.
• Also included in each industry specific section
is a summary of certification and education
requirements and a listing of various trade
associations that can be used to establish new
professional connections.

14. • The Top Companies listing provides a short
profile of each company discussing their
primary activities, financial status, and contact
information.

15. The Financial Considerations section
from the Navigate By Topic menu
provides details about the expenses
and household budget items that
come with living abroad.

16. »The Work Permits and Visas section
section from the Navigate By Topic
menu describes the various types of
visas offered for students,
professionals, internship work, and
family members.
»A description of the documents and
fees for each visa type is provided,
along with links to downloadable
forms.

17. Get advice on how to craft cover
letters, résumés, and CVs according
to local standards in the Résumé/CV
Guidelines section.

18. The Interviewing Advice section
provides guidance to help prepare for
an interview, tips on what to do
during an interview, and lists
recommended actions to take when
following up.

19. –The Cultural Advice section offers
insights on living and working in the
local culture.
–Expectations for business settings,
including appropriate attire,
communication and management
styles, time management, negotiation
skills, and language skills are covered.

20. • You can learn more about using Going Global
by clicking the links in the Training Sessions
box on the left side of the database’s
homepage.