Seeking Work Abroad

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Seeking Work Abroad

• Twyla Hough Trinity University, Career Services

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Networking Exercise
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Assess Your Qualifications

• High level of persistence and commitment
• Able to communicate in more than one language
• Open to multiple networking opportunities
• Experienced with living or studying abroad
• Seeking specific or general employment?
• Financially resourceful/prepared to go abroad

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How Can You Get There?
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Learn the Language Culture

• Books, courses, tapes
• Become submerged in the culture for real exposure
• Join cultural organizations and/or clubs
• Volunteer for opportunities in the community that
  involve cultural exposure

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International Experience

• Cultural exchange
• Study/Internships abroad
• Teach English abroad
• Short term jobs
• Humanitarian
• Au pair, etc.
• Personal travel

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Research

• Demographic profile and economic status
• International resume cover letter structure
• Appropriate interview etiquette
• Work visa policy and regulations
• Average salary versus cost of living

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Research cont.

• Opportunities specific to your KSAs and level of
  experience
• Job outlook for your desired industry
• Vacant positions in general

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Network

• Being at a university is a tremendous advantage

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Network

• Professors
• Classmates
• Co-workers
• Fellow cultural group members
• Supervisors
• Alumni
• Conduct informational interviews with any and
  everybody!

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Online Alumni Community

• Mexico (51)
• United Kingdom (34)
• Australia (13)
• Germany (10)
• Japan (8)
• Canada (6)
• Spain (3)
• Brazil (2)
• Italy (1)

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Financial Support

• Scholarships
• Grants
• Loans
• Tangible donations
• Luggage
• Camera/film
• Clothing
• Travel necessities

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Financial Support cont.

• Fundraising
• Family friends
• Community
• Membership organizations
• Businesses (local or national)
• Media
• Civic groups (i.e. Rotary, Kiwanis)
• Heritage groups

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For fundraising ideas visit

• http//www.acis.com/students/fundraising.asp
• -or-
• http//study-abroad.msu.edu/shared/afford.html

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Get Started Early

• This means now!

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Visit Career Services for additional resources
information

• Coates University Center Suite 215
• www.trinity.edu/careerservices
• careerservices_at_trinity.edu
• 210-999-8321