If you’re a student or young professional starting out on an international career, you’ve almost certainly heard the term “elevator pitch” before. An elevator pitch, simply put, is a short, comprehensive (and hopefully impressive) description of your skills, experience and objectives. You should always have an elevator pitch prepared – because you never know when you’ll run into a potential mentor or manager who surprises you with the phrase: “Tell me about yourself.” Do you have your answer ready, or will you struggle to present the most relevant information about your professional self?... Read the full article
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Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2019 - 05:46 in Top Tips, International Skills
As soon as you decide to move abroad, you’ll need to start building up your knowledge base – both about your destination country and about what to expect when immersing yourself in a new culture. This section provides tips on pre-departure preparation, culture shock and specific practical concerns.
Top Tips Learn before you leave: As soon as you have decided to move abroad, you should start an intense period of reading and researching your host country. Language, food, politics, culture – all of these things should be on your list! Prepare yourself for the possibility of culture shock... Read the full article0 Comments
Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 11:00 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad
Kimberly overcame fears of homesickness and culture shock to spend a month studying abroad in London, England. While studying, she made plenty of friends, learned about British culture and “London pride” – and rose to the challenge of adapting in a foreign land.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 10:53 in Top Tips, The Professions
If law is your field, but you're committed to having an international career, Public International Law could be a good focus area for you.
Top Tips So, what is PIL? Broadly, it is a distinct legal regime, the rules of which are derived from international treaties, customary law and general principles of international law. Understanding PIL can open many doors: Governments, NGOs, IGOs, multinational corporations, international criminal courts and multinational law firms all have a need for international lawyers. The right school can make all the difference: If possible, you will want to... Read the full article0 Comments
Posted on Monday, January 21, 2019 - 19:00 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad
Going abroad is an excellent way to test your independence! Ashley decided to study in London to do just that. Over the course of her time in London, she met new people, saw new sights and had unforgettable experiences thousands of miles from home.
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Posted on Friday, January 18, 2019 - 05:52 in In the News, International Skills
Having an international studies focus in your degree is a great way of building cross-cultural understanding and a strong global perspective. If you are considering undertaking an international studies program, whether at the undergraduate or the graduate level, you’ll want to do some intensive research online to find the perfect program. The Researching Internationally-Focused Degrees Quick Guide will give you some fast links to online databases, where you’ll be able to hunt through a variety of programs in the US and Canada.
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Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 10:00 in Top Tips, Teach Abroad
Teaching English Abroad gives you all the basics about one of the most popular short-term professions abroad. You’ll learn who can teach, how to get hired and why it’s a great career move if you are just starting out. When you’ve read the articles in this section and explored its associated resource lists, you’ll have all the information and tools you need to head overseas and start working internationally as an English teacher. You’ll know what the benefits and detriments are and you’ll have a sense of whether it’s right for you.
Top Tips Teaching English can take you anywhere in the... Read the full article0 Comments
Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 10:11 in Study Abroad, Stories from Abroad
Daniel was a successful undergraduate candidate looking for ways to maximize the career potential of his time as a student. By throwing himself head-first into the study abroad experience, he built up his confidence and his cross-cultural skills, and discovered the international potential of his chosen career path.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 13:18 in Top Tips, Finding Work, International Skills
Job Hunting When You Return is a short section describing how to sell yourself to employers after you return from time abroad. If you have spent time working abroad, you may not know how to describe the skills you have developed, or you may be unaware of concerns a potential employer might have about you. This short section offers some advice on the subject.
Top Tips Reflect on your time abroad: Just because your domestic employers have not worked internationally, does not mean the skills you developed abroad are not valuable. Think of the ways you have changed and improved since... Read the full article0 Comments
Posted on Monday, January 14, 2019 - 06:21 in Stories from Abroad, Intern Abroad
While still in school, Donna decided to put her German language skills to the test by participating in a co-op program with Eurocopter Deutschland, an aviation company. During her semester abroad, Donna traveled extensively, built her cross-cultural confidence and made more friends than she ever expected.
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