Selling Your Skills With An Elevator Pitch
If you’re a student or young professional starting out on an international career, you’ve almost certainly heard the term “elevator pitch” before. An elevator pitch, simply put, is a short,...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Soaking Up Japanese Culture
Mitchell fell in love with Japanese culture before he even booked his plane ticket! His study abroad experience was a chance for him to experience day-to-day life in Japan first-hand, and to connect...
View ArticleTop Tips: Resources for the International Job Search
The Internet has opened up a whole new world for job searchers the world over. The variety of opportunities seems almost endless when you're first starting your research online. Here are a few...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Study and Adventure in New Zealand
Hearing about her classmates’ international adventures made Lacy realize that she wanted to study abroad. She wanted to give her resume a competitive edge, but also have a few exciting adventures – and...
View ArticleTop Tips: Volunteer Abroad
Volunteering is one of the most popular go abroad experiences; and people do it for a variety of reasons: some want to have an adventure, while others are hell-bent on saving the world. Whatever your...
View ArticleDebunking the Myths About How Young Professionals Find International Jobs
There are multiple prevailing myths about how students and young professionals find international jobs and start building global careers. Could you be planning your international future based on these...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Fun and Friends in the Netherlands
Being able to fully immerse herself in a foreign culture while still earning university credit was Theresa’s motivation for exploring her study abroad options. While spending a semester at an applied...
View ArticleTop Tips: Cover Letters for International Applications
Creating a good cover letter takes forethought. A clear, effective and persuasive cover letter can help you make a fantastic first impression with a potential employer. Here are a few key tips, drawn...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Giving in Guatemala
Do you have an interest in international development? So does Salina! She spent her time as a volunteer in Guatemala immersing herself totally in the local culture and traditions – from food to dance...
View ArticleTop Tips: Go International with the Canadian Government
Students interested in international careers with governments in Canada can learn about relevant federal, provincial and territorial organizations, their responsibilities and the opportunities offered...
View ArticleAn Overview of International Resumes
International resumes are different from domestic resumes. From your stated objective to your highlighted skills, when applying for an internationally oriented position, you should be sure to follow...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Canadian Globe-trotter Visits the US
Erin is a Canadian student with a penchant for globetrotting. So far in her university career, she’s gone on exchange to both Australia and the US. Erin maximized her time on exchange by volunteering,...
View ArticleTop Tips: Selling Your International Skills
Knowing how to sell your international skills (no matter your experience level) allows you to maximize the career value of your cross-cultural experiences and put your best foot forward as you enter...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Love Affair with Shanghai
A few years ago, Cindy left a job in Canada to travel to Shanghai for an internship with CRCC Asia. As an avid blogger and aspiring businesswoman, she threw herself into the internship experience, and...
View ArticleTop Tips: Spousal Employment and Freelancing Abroad
Husbands, wives, fiancées and partners who are accompanying a loved one on a trip or work term abroad have a very unique type of international experience. Traveling abroad with a loved one can...
View ArticleMarketing Your International Experience to Employers
If you have traveled or lived abroad, you have built a high-value skill set. You’ve improved your cross-cultural communication skills, become more adaptable, learned how to cope with challenges, and...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Passionate about Panama!
As an undergrad, Mara passed up a chance to study abroad, feeling she wasn’t ready to travel. But when she was offered an opportunity to intern in Panama City as part of a post-graduate certificate in...
View ArticleTop Tips: United Nations & Other IGOs
Intergovernmental organizations are the largest international employers in the world, and building a career in the industry can be both rewarding and exciting. Here are a few key things that students...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Living for the Moment in Valencia
Omar opted to spend his study abroad semester in Valencia, Spain – a mid-sized city in which he could learn Spanish, soak up the culture and plan side trips to North Africa and other areas of Europe....
View ArticleTop Tips: Women Overseas
Although the Western world is hinged on a culture of equality between the sexes, some other regions approach the issue from a different angle. It's still important to consider gender issues when...
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