Getting, Keeping and Succeeding in an International Assignment!

Global mobility has increased greatly over the years and the number of international assignment’s is estimated to reach about 56 million in 2017, but even at 56 million this is still only a fraction of all the jobs worldwide. With the percentages not really in anyone’s favor, many young ambitious managers ask, “how can I land an International assignment?”. This is the first question most people ask, but the second and most important question is be “how do I succeed in an international assignment”? The re-call quota for expatriate positions ranges between 6% and 40% - so how can you make sure that you will get it right? How can companies make sure they select the right people? In this episode, we talk about getting, keeping and succeeding in an international assignment. We look at not only what individuals have to do, but also how companies can adjust their selection process to make sure everyone gets it right.