Build Your International Resume

In the current global economy, employers are not only seeking candidates who possess skills and knowledge in a specific sector; they are also in search of those who have a strong resume with qualities that differentiate them from others. 

 An international experience sets you apart.

With an experience abroad on your resume, you demonstrate your ability to: 

• Understand and adapt to cultural differences
• Speak another language
• Welcome new challenges
• Contribute unique ideas and perspectives
• Be flexible, confident and open-minded

For further information about interns in go to http://www.aideabroad.org/INTERN.asp

The Government of Japan is inviting applications from young Australians who are university graduates and who would like the opportunity to spend at least one year in Japan under a successful international exchange program.  Host institutions provide JET participants with the transportation costs to Japan and approximately 3,600,000 yen remuneration per annum (after exemptions from income tax).

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program seeks to enhance internationalisation in Japan, by promoting mutual understanding between the people of Japan and those of other nations.

The Program aims to enhance foreign language education, and promote international exchange at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike. The objectives of the Program are being achieved by offering JET Program participants (hereinafter, participants) the opportunity to serve in local authorities as well as public and private primary, junior high and senior high schools.  There are two types of positions offered in the JET Program. One may apply for either of the two but not both: 

• CIR (Coordinator for International Relations): Participants engaged in international activities. CIRs are placed in offices of local authorities or related organisations. 
• ALT (Assistant Language Teacher): Participants engaged in language instruction. ALTs are placed mainly in local boards of education or publicly run primary, junior high and senior high schools. 
• SEAs (Sports Exchange Advisors): SEAs work for local governments, coaching and promoting internationalisation through the universal language of sports. SEAs are sports professionals whose role is to assist with sports training and the planning of sports related projects. 

Deadline(s):      01/12/2010

Sponsor:          Embassy of Japan in Australia

Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution: Australia Citizenship

Appl Type(s): Predoctoral-Non-Student Researcher/Investigator

Duration: 1 YEAR(s)

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be Australian citizens under forty (40) years of age as of 1 April, 2010. Applicants must have excellent English pronunciation, rhythm, intonation and voice projection skills in addition to other standard language skills, and have good writing skills and grammar usage. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any subject by July of the year of departure, be a citizen of Australia, not have lived in Japan for six or more than of the last ten years, and not have participated in JET for the past three years.

FUNDING: Participants will receive approximately 3,600,000 yen per annum in stipend support, after Japanese taxes are deducted.  Out of this payment, participants must pay for health insurance, employment insurance, pension fund costs, and accident insurance, totaling about 40,000 yen per month.  Participants must also pay for adequate housing, with rents normally running between 50,000 and 60,000 yen per month.  Round-trip air tickets to Japan are usually provided by the sponsor separate from the stipend.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Embassy of Japan

E-mail:           jet@cb.mofa.go.jp

Web Site: http://www.au.embjapan.go.jp/e_web/JET.htm                                            

Program URL: http://www.jetprogram.org/                                                                          

Tel:              02-6273-2679                 Fax:              02 6273 4332

A global business plan competition – closing 31st October 2010

In the inaugural 2010 competition, 60 shortlisted teams have been invited and sponsored to Hong Kong and enjoyed an array of activities along with competing head to head with other teams at the Finals.  

Online registration deadline for the same competition in June 2011 will be 31 October 2010, which is less than 2 months away.  You are encouraged to form teams to represent UNSW in this truly global competition.  Qualified members of all shortlisted teams will be sponsored for their flights and accommodation to/from Hong Kong for competing at the Semi/Final competition plus taking part in an array of activities throughout their stay.  

For further information and to register, please visit the competition website:  www.polyu.edu.hk/polyuchallenge.

View the Video featuring students’ experiences:  www.polyu.edu.hk/polyuchallenge/news/video.php

 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS APPLICATION

Intensive 2 week summer unit in Europe, approx. 3 – 17  February 2011 (to be confirmed) at Monash University Prato Centre (Italy) and Brussels (Belgium).  Students will not only study, but also visit political, government and corporate institutions to better understand the roles and functions of these institutions within the European Union. The program incorporates lectures and seminars given by highly qualified academics and practitioners from the European Union, in areas including the History and Politics of the European Union, EU Institutions, Business in the EU, the European Financial System, Business Cultures in Europe, Social Issues facing Europe, EU Enlargement, and EU-Australian Relations.

Assessment: Presentation and Test (whilst in Europe), Essay (due late March, back in Australia). There are no prerequisites for this unit. It is open to Monash students and to students from other Australian universities. Expressions of interest are sought.  Further information (travel requirements, accommodation, costs and enrolment) contact Dr. Paul Kalfadellis, Associate Director of the Monash European and EU Centre on ph 9903-1527 or email Paul.Kalfadellis@buseco.monash.edu.au.  

A minimum number of enrolments are required for the unit to be able to go ahead.