Ten ways to land a foreign assignment, from the book “Get Ahead by Going Abroad; A Woman’s Guide to Fast-track Career Success”:
1. Perform your current duties with excellence.
2. Make your international aspirations known often and broadly. Incorporate this into your performance reviews.
3. Find a mentor to advocate for you, especially one with an international network.
4. Learn and-or practice a foreign language.
5. Research those countries you might be transferred to so that you can make an informed decision.
6. Demonstrate your cultural awareness and sensitivity while still in your home market.
7. Point out ways you can make a difference for your organization overseas.
8. Package yourself and your accomplishments in a non-self-serving way that demonstrates your potential value.
9. Volunteer for special projects involving international work.
10. If you believe that you will not be transferred by an organization, you can move to the country of your choice on your own.
