Training Course for Positions Abroad

- 단A training program for those seeking positions abroad and global leadership skills through a short-term course

Training Course and Class Contents for Positions Abroad

• Part 1Cross-cultural understanding and socializing.

  Acquire global communication and networking skills.

  Understand other cultures in order to adapt to life abroad.

  Negotiate and minimize conflict when working with local people abroad.

• Part 2Relevant information regarding the application process.

  Learn about overseas duties and responsibilities or major topics to be studied abroad.

  o Read articles or watch videos of relevant topics for discussion.

• Part 3Relevant work & academic skills 1

  Negotiations :

  -Consider preparation and the process needed for successful negotiation.

  -Learn strategies and techniques frequently used in negotiations.

  Meetings :

  -Meeting definitions and process.

  -Practice expressing opinions and decision-making for meetings.

  -Engage in meeting simulations.

• Part 4Relevant work & academic skills 2

  Presentations :

  -Understand presentations.

  -Strategies for various kinds of presentations.

  -Prepare effective visual aids for presentations, useful expressions, and body language.

  -Develop your own unique presentation style through mock presentations.

  Writing Skills :

  -Tips for drafting meeting documents and opinions with a focus on format and content.

  -Common language and expressions used in official letters and emails.

  -Common mistakes and awkward expressions and how to correct them.

• Part 5Simulations for relevant work & academic skills
  (Short-term 1:1 Intensive)

  In-depth learning: Team work situations + business skills integration + relevant language and expressions.

  Practical application: work-related presentations and meeting/negotiation simulations.

• Part 6Interview preparation
  (Short-term 1:1 Intensive)

  Improve English interview skills for study abroad programs and positions abroad.

  Useful expressions for interviews (Useful Language)

  General interview questions (self-introduction, strengths & weaknesses, motivation for application, etc.).

• Part 7Interview preparation
  (Short-term 1:1 Intensive)

  Professional language skills for answering questions.

  Questions about expected work duties abroad.

  Simulation & Recording.

• Part 8Interview preparation
  (Short-term 1:1 Intensive)

  Questions about the specific duties for an overseas post and how to handle challenges and difficulties.

  Questions related to current events, politics, economics, society, etc.

  Mock interview recording & final review.

Expected Questions

• I. General Questions

  Tell me a little about yourself.

  -use page 1 "Self-Introduction" structure

  What are the characteristics of a good leader?

  - give 2 characteristics with examples of a leader that has shown this characteristics

• II. Job Specific (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy examples)

  Tell me about one positive and one negative thing in regard to Free Trade Agreements

  How can Korea become a world leader in Green Growth technologies?

• III. About the Job

  Why have you applied for this position?

  -give 2 reasons + examples for each reason

  What challenges/problems are you likely to face in this new position and how will you deal with them?

  -state challenge 1 + reason(s) for challenge + example(s)how to prepare for (or) overcome challenge, state challenge 2 + reason(s) for challenge + example(s)how to prepare for (or) overcome challenge

• IV. Current Events

  How can the government best prepare for the aging society in Korea?

  -state solution + reason+ examples ofhow to accomplish solution

  How can Korea best utilize and benefit from AI and the 4th Industrial Revolution?

  -state benefit 1 + reason+ example(s), state benefit 2 + reason+ example(s)

Instructor Introductions

• 

  Danton Ford / USA

  Main Teaching Areas

  Former Full-time Lecturer for the Korea National Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (17 years)

  English interview coaching classes for government organizations and intensive English program for overseas embassy attaché candidates

  Education)

  Harvard University - Diploma for international trade negotiation Course

  University of Houston - Bachelor of Arts(English Literature/Education)

  Kyungnam University -Master’s of North Korean Studies

  Experience)

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea National Diplomatic Academy, Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy, National Human Resources Development Institute, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Science and ICT, and other government organizations

  Introduction Video

• 

  Jon Stoeckel / USA

  Main Teaching Areas

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Head Instructor for Government Organizations

  English interview coaching classes for government organizations and intensive English program for overseas embassy attaché candidates

  Education

  University of Birmingham, Birmingham UK - MA Applied Linguistics

  Old Dominion University, USA - Bachelor of Arts in History

  Experience

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Unification, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Gas Corporation, Daegu Haany University, Yeungnam University, and other government organizations

  Introduction Video

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  Douglas Binns / USA

  Main Teaching Areas

  Former Instructor for the National Human Resources Development Institute (15 years)

  Education

  Cal Poly State University, USA - Bachelor of English

  Experience

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea National Diplomatic Academy, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Culture Sports, and Tourism, National Assembly, HY, LG Electronics, Samsung Hoam Art Hall, Cheil Industries, POSCO, and other government organizations

  Introduction Video

• 

  Colleen Chapco / Canada

  Main Teaching Areas

  English interview coaching classes for government organizations and intensive English program for overseas embassy attaché candidates

  Education

  University of British Columbia, CA - Bachelors in Liberal Arts

  University of Birmingham, UK - Masters in Applied Linguistics

  Experience

  Ministry of Unification, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Korea Health Industry Development Institute, Hongik University, Open Cyber University of Korea, Ewha Womans University, and other government organizations

  Introduction Video

English interview preparation course and 1:1 coaching class

• Interview tips & tailored program (posture, intonation, tone of voice).

  Useful interview expressions.

  Questions about self-introduction, motivation for applying, and current work responsibilities.

  Questions about the position abroad and adapting to life overseas.

  Questions focusing on general language skills.

  Questions focusing on professional language skills.

  Questions about key policies related to your field.

  Simulation and recording.

• Interview Tips

  List of expected interview questions.

  Learn natural ways to answer questions during an interview.

  Interview etiquette.

  Design a tailored training program.

  1:1 course tailored to the learner’s needs.

  Support from experienced and professional instructors.

Course for Positions Abroad

• Global core talent training program for positions abroad

  Program to strengthen the ability of adapting to local culture for better work results.

  Improve global communication and business skills.

  Acquire cross-cultural understanding and work-related skills.

• Cross Culture Understanding

  Increase cross-cultural understanding.

  Practice various methods of communication.

  Skills for conflict management and problem solving.

• Leadership

  Self Leadership

  Time Management

  Communcation skill

Special lecture on cross-cultural understanding

• Special lecture on developing competencies necessary for understanding and having successful interactions with people of diverse cultures.

  Global cross-cultural fluency. [Let's be culturally fluent/cross-cultural understanding]

  Essential global business manners, etiquette, and protocol. [Cross-Cultural Understanding]

  Cross-cultural understanding and examining interesting cases of specific countries. [USA, China, Switzerland, India, etc.]

  Effective cross-cultural communication skills. [Effective Global Communication Skills]

Advanced International Conference Course [International Conference]

- Cultivate global talent with the communication skills necessary for the job, such as international conference negotiation skills, presentations, letter writing skills, etc.

- Useful tips when communicating.

- Conduct mock international conferences.

- Build relationships and communicate effectively with other countries.

- Acquire useful strategies and techniques for international conferences.

- Learn useful expressions for international conferences.

• Practice social etiquette and networking skills

  Learn greeting and conversing with someone you are meeting for the first time, making an appointment, speaking on the phone.

  Remember names, tips for relaxing, and ways to engage in small talk, etc.

• International conference and negotiation skills

  When hosting an international conference (as the chairing country) useful expressions for greetings, proceedings, opening & concluding remarks, opinions, questions/responses, etc.

  Learn skills for expressing and coordinating opinions in multilateral or bilateral meetings.

• Practice communication skills for presentations, visits, and phone consultations

  When visiting another organization, how to introduce your department, explain the purpose of the visit, introduce your group, express your needs, etc.

  Use polite expressions for coordinating opinions when there is a conflict between government organizations or industries.

• Document and letter writing skills

  Technical tips for writing meeting documents (summaries, opinions, etc.) with a focus on format and contents.

  Learn tips and expressions for revising the content of conference documents.

  Practice common expressions used in official letters and emails.