Soviet pilot Yuri Gagarin was the first person to ever orbit the Earth
To CV or not to CV handout - online resources
1. To CV or Not to CV:
Tools for Your International Job Search
Cultural / Employment Information:
List of all paper sizes used internationally: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_size
How to Write a CV (Article): http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/2950896.stm
Executive Planet - www.executiveplanet.com
Going Global - www.goinglobal.com/HotTopics.asp
Career in Your Suitcase - www.career-in-your-suitcase.com
European Union Resume Standardization - http://europass.cedefop.eu.int/
Severance Practices Around the World – 561 page report - http://www.right.com/news-and-events/press-
releases/2009-press-releases/item1461.aspx
CouchSurfing (worldwide network for travelers) - http://www.couchsurfing.org/
Other International Resources:
Currency Converter: www.xe.com/ucc/
International Time Zones: http://timeanddate.com/
Country Calling Codes - www.countrycallingcodes.com/index.htm
Website Translator:
Google Translate - http://translate.google.com/
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