Tips Landing Internship Abroad
Internship abroad is an excellent opportunity to test your chosen industry while experiencing life in a culture that’s different from the one you’ve been living for your entire life. An internship abroad is also a strong addition to your resume, demonstrating to a potential employer that you have a more rounded work experience, know how to adapt to diverse work environments, and possibly even speak multiple languages.
There are many ways to go about landing dream global internships. You’ve probably figured out there are some faster ways, slower ways, cheaper ways, and more expensive ways. You just have to choose which one best suits your needs. Here are 6 tips landing internship abroad:
Begin researching
Think about the companies where you would like to work. Go online and learn about the type of candidates they are looking for. Use this information in the application process (resume, cover letter, interview, etc.). By doing your homework early, you will avoid a lot of frustration later.
Go to your career service office or internship consultant
Don’t forget about this valuable resource. The people at your career service office should have information and connections to help you get an internship while you’re abroad. Contact them for a list of opportunities, and post your cover letter and resume on the school’s online portal so employers can find you. You can also contact Bright internship for help if you still have any difficulty in finding opportunities.
Submit more than just a resume and cover letter
Find other creative ways to differentiate yourself from the crowd and be noticed by employers. Blow are some thinbgs you can submit with your resume:
– Letter of recommendation: This can be from you uniersity or a professor who can attest to your hard work and interpersonal skills.
– Writing samples: If the position requires a high degree of writing, include samples even if they’re not explicitly required by the job recruiter. Because a strong essay indicates that you most likely will communicate well in email form, samples are still valuable for positions that do not require intensive writing skills.
– Art portfolio: This is essential if the position calls for more creative talent.
Prepare for the interview
Once you’ve received the interview invitation, don’t hesitate to check out their prof iles on LinkedIn. It might help you build rapport during the actual interview if you have a little knowledge about their background.
Research the company online
Read articles about their history, service offering, and goals. And for any of you who are visual learners like me, search for the company on YouTube! It’s kinda fun.
Prepare insightful questions
While the question part of the interview allows you to learn more about the company, asking good questions also alert the interviewer that you did your homework. Challenge your intellectual curiosity by thinking critically about issues relevant to the company. Your goal should be for your interviewer to walk away impressed.