Entrepreneur Turned Web Traffic Master
After John Mellor earned his under- graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering in the 1980s, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do. Eventually, he and several friends founded a 3D computer graphics company, which they later sold. Mr. Mellor landed at Omniture in 2003 -- with a little help from a friend.

At most companies, only top performers are awarded the opportunity to work overseas, says Rich Folts, a partner in the Chicago office of executive-search firm Battalia Winston International. If you're eager to cross borders, be proactive by openly discussing your interest with your manager and human-resources personnel, advises Mr. Folts. Show how your career goals jibe with the company's strategy and demonstrate initiative by taking classes in international operations and learning a new language, he says.