International Career Resource Center   Books   Shepard, Steven, Managing Cross-Cultural Transition: A Handbook for Corporations, Employees, and their Families, Aletheia Pubns; (October 1, 1997)      Please contact us with your Questions or Suggestions.

. . .   International careers have long been the path up the corporate ladder.   In earlier years, these positions included substantial benefits, both financial and personal, with first class travel, unlimited expense accounts, and free time to enjoy the local culture.   However, today's overseas assignments typically bring long hours, minimal economic reward, and coach class travel.   However, the reward of upward mobility within the corporate world continues to draw young executives to the lure of a global assignment.   However, there are many considerations a person should review before accepting an international position.   It is the objective of this Web Site to help guide the prospective global businessperson to resources that should assist in making effective decisions. Business Etiquette information for the World IBE   Click on a country for its Business Etiquette Africa Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Ecuador Egypt El Salvador France Germany Guatemala Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy Japan Mexico New Zealand Panama Russia Saudi Arabia Spain Taiwan United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Venezuela --------------