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Resumes, Cover Letters, Interview, Job Search
Shanon Langlie, Washington UniversityMeredith Mann, University of MissouriCara Dunn, University of Missouri
Employers LOVE
Study Abroad Experience…
Market It!
What did you gain?
Completed an internship/job/volunteer experience/independent study
Strengthened language proficiencyAcquired cultural competency
Functioned with ambiguityManaged time between adventure/class
Traveled with confidence and appreciationAdapted to unfamiliar surroundings daily
Handled difficult situationsTook initiative and risks
CommunicationListening, Relating, Understanding, Translating, Explaining
FlexibilityImprovising, Interpreting, Initiating, Expressing, Appreciating
Management and LeadershipCoordinating, Deciding, Influencing, Negotiating, Planning
OrganizationBudgeting, Arranging, Preparing, Scheduling, Sorting
OtherAchieving, Adapting, Having Responsibility, Persevering,
Economic and Geographic Competency
Weaving Your
Experience in your
Resumeand
CoverLetter
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2015University of Missouri Columbia, MissouriGPA: 3.75/4.0
Study Abroad January-June 2014Universidad de Alicante Alicante, Spain• Gained fluency in Spanish language and completed coursework
focusing on cultural competence and history.• Examined sources of counseling services for adolescents in the
Spanish culture as an independent research project.
Independent Study, January 2014-March 2014Dublin Institute of Technology - Dublin, Ireland Observed and interacted with 3 engineering faculty to study traffic
pattern algorithms for use in urban planning and overall street design Conducted field trips to prepare equipment tracking motor vehicle
activity at major intersections throughout Dublin
Marketing Intern Sia ConseilParis, France May 2014– August 2014
• Created weekly newsletter targeted to energy and utility companies to advertise services in consulting and professional evaluations
• Collaborated with team of 6 to execute marketing strategies, including website construction, focus group analysis, and press communication
• Maintained extensive database tracking contacts, target companies, and advertising methods
• Interacted confidently with marketing team and corporate clients using both French and English languagesStudy Abroad Participant, Maejo University , May 2014– August
2014 Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Establish rapport quickly with individuals in an unfamiliar environment through effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.
• Completed coursework regarding and the effects of media on Thai society and conducted informational interviews with Thai website editors to gain additional knowledge outside of the classroom
• Traveled extensively throughout Thailand, China, and Malaysia
SKILLS:
• Proficient in Spanish language• Increased economic and cultural awareness
through semester-long study in Guadalajara, Mexico
• Computer skills include HTML, Java, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Enhanced geographical knowledge, cross-cultural communication skills, and social
adaptability through study abroad experience Two years of progressive customer service experience assisting diverse populations Proficient in marketing and advertising media including print and web design
Type in your study abroad
relevance
Your Cover Letter:
Through my extensive experience editing and feature writing, as well as the cross-cultural knowledge gained through traveling overseas and related coursework, I am confident I can perform in the position extremely well. I have served as the lead copy editor for The Maneater, a bi-weekly campus newspaper, and as a writing intern for the health beat of Mizzou Weekly, a faculty and staff publication. By creating copy and editing, I have improved key writing skills, learned to develop engaging stories, and honed my eye for detail and accuracy. In addition, I have just returned from a semester abroad in Lima, Peru, where I was immersed in the culture through living with a host family, traveling, and completing courses there. I am excited about applying this valuable international expertise to a hands-on writing role. I will work hard to bring creativity, professionalism, and a distinct writing style to the internship.
ExperienceStrengths Action Context
What you didHow you did it
What it can do for them
Your consistent, positive message
(strengths, skills, fit)
Make sure you:Prove worth
Know the employerDemonstrate enthusiasm
(careerbuilder.com)
Drill down(don’t use general terms)
Your Interview:Employers Look For…
Types Of Questions
Open-Ended, Direct, Behavioral, Scenario
Tie In
Experiences and how they relateWorking with/for others
Positive roles/Managing conflict
Speak To
Strengths, weaknessesGoals, motivation
What you know about themWhy them? Why you?
Describe how you adapt to new people, situations, and environments.
“It comes before the handshake.”
Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey 2013
94%
of recruiters use LinkedIn
Build online presence
Connect with professionals
Research companies and
industries
Explore opportunities
Learn etiquette
Your International Experience
How are you
uniquely qualified?How will you
add value?Do you look like
a professional?
QUESTIONS?www.lessonsfromabroad.org
Courtesy of:
Shanon LanglieGlobal Projects Manager, Washington University
http://careercenter.wustl.edu http://global.wustl.edu
Meredith Mann and Cara DunnCareer Specialists/Outreach Team, MU Career Center, University of Missouri
http://career.missouri.edu
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