Integrating study abroad experiences into the job search
1. How to incorporate your study abroad
experience in your job search
www.trinity.edu/career
careerservices@trinity.edu
210.999.8321
2. Reflect on your experience
Attributes gained from study abroad can
be of interest to employers. Consider
your new knowledge, skills and abilities.
• What did you learn?
• What skills did you develop?
• What abilities do you now possess?
3. Write it.
• Write down the things you successfully
accomplished.
• List the skills you used or learned.
5. Résumé and LinkedIn profile
Reflect your key competencies
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Creative problem solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Cultural Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Tech Savvy
6. Networking
- 60-Second (or 60-Character) Elevator Speech
http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/how-to-write-your-60-second-elevator-pitch
/
7. Interview Process
Tell me about yourself. (Two-minute answer)
– Explain who you are and where you’re from
– What schools you’ve attended (study
abroad?)
– Your work experience (study abroad?)
– Your leadership traits (study abroad?)
– Why you’re interested in the position
– What attracts you to the industry
8. Networking Follow-up
– Have patience. If you’ve reached out and
haven’t heard back, give it 1-2 weeks.
– Provide something of value.
– Be willing to walk away and reach out to
someone else.
14. Shelve Your Study Materials
Books
•http://www.librarything.com
•http://www.shelfari.com
•http://www.goodreads.com/
Articles
•http://twitter.com
•http://www.pinterest.com
15. Slide Into Home Base
• Slideshare.net
• PowerPoint
• Documents (.pdf, .doc)
• Video (.mp4, .wmv, .mpeg, .mov, .avi)
16. Blog Your work. Work Your blog.
• Promote values
• Promote level and area(s) of expertise
• Demonstrate communication style
17. Recycle Blog Posts
• Letter to the editor
• School paper
• Hometown paper
• San Antonio and other metropolitan papers
18. You Are What You Tweet
• Create Twitter lists
• Follow others in your industry of choice
• Follow and engage employers
• Use hashtags
19. Move Them With Imagery
• YouTube
• Vine
• Animoto
• Smilebox
• Instagram
• Pinterest
20. Next Steps on LinkedIn
• Use as many LinkedIn categories as is
relevant to your brand, especially
language proficiency
• Tailor your URL
• Join the group, Trinity University Alumni
• Join other relevant groups
• Connect and network
21. Next Steps on LinkedIn
• Post status updates
• Articles
• School/work achievements
• Conferences
• Follow employers
• Search for jobs
• Know who is looking at you
22. Know Your Online Image…
• Google Alert: http://www.google.com/alerts
23. Practice, Practice, Practice
• Walk-in hours
• Networking Etiquette
• Making Connections
• Resumania
• Interview Success
• Mock interviews
• Career panels
• Career Fair
24. Practice Engagement:
Follow Career Services
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Pinterest
• Instagram (coming soon!)
• Wordpress