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The Center for Global Affairs at NYU's School of Continuing and Professional Studies educates and inspires students to become global citizens capable of identifying and implementing solutions to pressing global challenges. This popular series considers international careers in three areas: the private sector, NGOs and volunteer organizations, and U.S. government opportunities abroad. While, I am not eligible for the last one, the other two interested me and I will be attending them.
NYU's International Careers in the Private Sector evening show cased international insiders from Pret Mange, the Economist and others---who offered practical advice, dazzled and shared their real-life experiences.
I came away from the event with some key lessons that are obvious, logical yet hard to apply in real life.
1. Networking plus organisation is vital in landing my dream career.
2. Anything is possible if you play towards your strengths and passions. "You have to want to get up in the morning"
3. Flexibility and adaptability is vital.
4. Careers are no longer lineal unless you are terrified of losing what you have or have too much to lose....
The 1st point terrified me as it is difficult to build your network...but I have been learning some key lessons on how to do that since arriving in NYC. The second point is not hard for me (primarily as that is what I am doing at the moment). The third is also something I am adept at. I have always loved to challenge myself, learn new skills and remain competitive. Therefore, I have to remain flexible and adaptable. The fourth isn't really relevant to me. At the moment, I have no ties to locations and I love my family & friends but I know that they will (and can) survive without me but are there if I need them. Therefore, there is hope!
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