There
are many reasons to study abroad, but there is one that you naturally cannot
think of: Studying abroad can help you to get a job in the future, no matter
what field you plan to go to are making.
Here
are four Skills to highlight when you market your study abroad experience to
future employers during the interview process:
·
Adaptability: When you study abroad, you
are not only taking classes, but you are also learning how to adapt and forget
in new situations outside the classroom. Adaptability is a key skill that
employers are looking for in every area. How to navigate the city by metro or
bus with your daily conversations with locals. In addition, there may be
examples of adaptation to a new way of learning with international students.
When you interview for an internship or job opportunity, use these, or the
like, to market your international experience for future employers.
·
Problem-Solving in Stressful Situations: I
remember a time when I was on a weekend trip from Barcelona to Andorra and the
bus took me to the wrong side of the country. While it was stressful at the
time, it helped me get out of my comfort zone, talk to the locals and figure
out how to get to the city where my hotel was. I had to solve a problem and
think on my feet in a stressful situation. Simple stories like these are
something future owners want to hear from you. Think about all the stress you
felt during your foreign experience and how you dealt with them. Every job is a
stressful time, so employers really want to know how you work in those types of
situations. It’s always good to use a story to back up the example you give in
an interview.
·
Independence: This is an important skill
to highlight, especially if you choose to study abroad alone. Being able to
take the initiative to keep yourself completely out of your comfort zone is a
great skill for you. It may feel scary at this point but after you finish it.
You will be happy to face that challenge and realize how independent you really
are. This is a great skill to bring when an interviewer asks whether or not you
can work independently. You can easily answer, “I feel very confident in
working independently and making decisions based on my judgment. I learned this
about myself when I studied abroad without anyone knowing and was forced to
make immediate decisions. Now, I can make these decisions on my own with
confidence.
·
Communication: This skill seems obvious because there is
a good chance that you were talking to people all the time while you were
abroad, but takes this as an opportunity to learn how to use it to your
advantage during an interview process. For example, have you ever asked locals
for directions, possibly in other languages? Talk about those conversations and
how you do now has more faith in reaching people you have never met and started
talking. This is a place where you may also want to talk about how you are not
afraid to fail and keep trying until you get something right.
Overall,
studying abroad is a great benefit. Only 10% of students study abroad, so you
are already ahead of the game. To really make yourself stand out, use these
tips to market your study abroad experience and keep your thoughts on foreign
time, and be able to put together a skill that you can use in any field. You
can use it an interview.
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