[ID:7060] The Effective Overseas Employee section provides introductory advice on one of the most important building blocks for building an international career: international skills. This is a must-read collection of articles that will introduce you to the concept of “International IQ” and describe the skill sets that international workers absolutely must have.

Top Tips

1. Self-assessment is crucial: Building an international career is an extremely rewarding life experience. Knowing your skills and personality traits before heading abroad will make your journey even more enjoyable. Take some time to think about your personality traits, and how they might influence how you adapt to your host culture.
2. Don’t underestimate the value of a sense of humor! When working abroad, especially in the developing world, you may encounter stressful or irritating situations. Your best friends will be your patience and your ability to find humor in your predicaments.
3. Communication is key: Don’t automatically assume...