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: As part of our three-part international careers series, we profile professionals who were successful at transitioning into global jobs on BlackEnterprise.com. Media planner Tricia-Noel Burke, who has worked with publications including The Wall Street Journal and The Economist, offers five tips for making the move seamless, lucrative and fun. — Janell Hazelwood

: Have a plan. It's becoming increasingly difficult to live and work in some countries, such as the UK, on a lengthy visa, so be sure you have your move planned well, Burke says. Talk to your company or professional advisers and mentors and let them know what you want from your experience working and living abroad. Do your research on <a href="http://travel.state.gov/visa/" target="_blank">visas</a> and country guidelines, safety issues and resources.

: Be resourceful. There are thousands of fun and free events happening every day. Visit museums, go to the flower market, or go to a music show. Research things to do via Websites, newspapers, blogs, and magazines that keep you up-to-date with the world.

: Be humble and open-minded. Explore all you can and get to know various people and cultures. Though it's great to enjoy and have pride in your home, don't be locked into your thoughts on other cultures without first being open to learning about them.

: Get bilingual. Wherever you go in the world, there will be a foreign language spoken among the people. Commit to learning the language for yourself and for the benefit of your career.

: Don't constantly compare your native home with your new home. A mistake some professionals make is comparing their local work/social environment to work/social environments back home. It can be a major turn-off. Embrace what has been offered to you, influence, and be influenced.

Posted: March 8, 2012

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NIgel

This is an awesome way to beat the recession….the market is for bigger than in the US alone and it also gives you a wider view of the world…

http://blackenterprise.com Janell Hazelwood

Thanks Nigel. I’m glad you enjoyed reading.
Usha

Erin! I know I’m a little late to the party but these are faatnstic! I’m sure the bride and groom and family are overjoyed with the way you helped document this once in a lifetime moment. Great job! PS. i loved her shoes. too cute!

Adria

I live and work in Colombia, South America. As I work in international development, I was granted a transfer request a year ago and will be here for at least 3 more years. Two points: getting bi or tri lingual is a requirement for being considered for positions overseas, especially now when everyone is trying to escape the US job market. Also, have a savings plan in place with some firm goals. Mine are to pay off my student loans completely during my time here and to meet my personal savings goals (six months salary plus investment property downpayments) while I’m here.

http://blackenterprise.com Janell Hazelwood

This sounds awesome. Good luck and safe travels to you

Diego

/ July 12th, 2007, 6:20 pm / Vjack,I always wish more mcnsuiais would do this too. I think they’re too worried about alienating portions of their audience. But a good concert for me is about the closest thing to a religious experience with good reason, the same areas of the brain are stimulated but much more interesting and fulfilling.Check out both the new Rush and the new NIN. Both very anti-religious. I hope to have time to post on them soon.

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