This post was written by Peer Career Ambassador Anamaria Najera ’17
Getting your thoughts together after studying abroad can be a challenge. Mentally, you may still be back on the beaches of Barcelona, or making Swiss chocolate in Interlaken, Switzerland. Physically, you’re in Horn Library studying for midterms and applying for jobs. If you’ve landed an interview, you’re in luck: rumor has it that studying abroad can enhance your resume and make you more appealing to employers.
Explain why you chose that Destination:Was it because you wanted to get out of your comfort zone? Was it because you wanted to become fluent in a language or because of something you wanted to learn more about? You need to be able to tell your story. What was it that really drew you there? What were your goals going into the experience? How did it work out?
Focus on your Achievements:不要成为面试官对留学误解的受害者。也许他们认为出国留学是一个大聚会，里面夹杂着吹牛班。你应该让他们看到你在国外时间的价值。你取得了什么成就？你上了什么课？作为一个人，这种经历是如何改变你的？成就可以是学术成就，也可以是个人成就。如果你获得了奖学金，有过兼职实习，或者是志愿服务，这些都值得一提。不要卖空自己！
Talk about what was Tough:Was there a moment when you thought you were in over your head? How did you handle the challenges of being in an unfamiliar place? This experience is not your typical classroom setting. There are hurdles to jump over and mistakes to be made— and those are a great way to evaluate how you grew as a person. Show that you took risks and can reflect on how they made you a stronger person. This will definitely make you stand out!
P.S. While study abroad can enhance your qualifications, never forget that the real selling point in your interview is you! So just relax and ace those job interviews!
