Friday, September 13, 2019

HOW TO MARKET YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE TO FUTURE EMPLOYERS


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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