CAREER INTEGRATION

Internships are a wonderful way to get direct international work experience in any field of study.

If your program offers internship placements, be honest and thorough about your goals for an internship. Another tip is to be flexible about the company or NGO, as the skills you will develop may transcend your ideal industry.

If your program doesn't offer a formal internship, but you want a professional experience, consider looking for volunteer opportunities within the community. Your host institution may know of opportunities, so seek out their connections.

When should I go to Career Services? At any time! Don't wait until after you return from studying abroad, or after you have a job interview scheduled. Consider having a conversation with someone in a Career Services Center even now. They can help you look for gaps in your resume and help you develop some ideas of how you can fill those gaps while abroad.

Employers value international experience! But just mentioning that you studied abroad doesn't highlight what you have learned. Consider including learned skills within your resume in a evidence-based way. In interviews, highlight skills with stories of your study abroad experience. Below are some commonly gained skills from studying abroad:

• • Adaptability

  • Tolerance for Ambiguity

  • Problem Solving

  • Resilience

  • Resourcefulness

  • Cultural Sensitivity

  • Intellectual Curiosity

For more tips and help, talk to your Career Services Center. They'd be happy to help you articulate your study abroad experience.