Top Tips: International Law Careers
If law is your field, but you're committed to having an international career, Public International Law could be a good focus area for you.Read more about Top Tips: International Law CareersPublish a...
View ArticleThe Four Parts to Building Global Career Skills
So you want to build an international career? The global workforce is competitive, no matter your field of expertise, but there are four key phases that will allow you to build the global career skills...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: China, South Africa and Beyond!
Megan caught the travel bug at a young age and has been skipping around the globe ever since! She took a moment to tell us about her travels and her perspective on cross-cultural encounters. "At the...
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: Short-term Trips for Long-term Gain
Alyssa is a great example of how even short-term volunteer trips abroad can have a big impact. Each reading week, Alyssa travels to a new location to participate in a different volunteer program. Here,...
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 ArticleLanguage Learning and International Careers
Building your capacity in two or more foreign languages adds an important dimension to your international experience. Not only will the process of learning the languages likely put you in direct...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Getting in Sync in Nairobi
Elisabeth knew that she wanted to use her undergraduate co-op placement to learn about international workplace culture in a developing nation. While working as a project officer in the nursing services...
View ArticleMyWorldBuzz: Covid-19 & New Projects!
At MyWorldAbroad, we understand the incredibly challenging times you're working through as internationally focused students and staff. 2020 looks much different than expected, but nonetheless...
View ArticleTop Tips: Learning a Language
Having a second or third language greatly increases your appeal to international employers. Not only does it show that you are capable and adaptable, it also shows your commitment to cross-cultural...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Warmest Welcome in Guatemala
Bushra's story offers a great example of a student who makes the most of her trips abroad, viewing the excursions as learning experiences, but also as tools for self-reflection and self-assessment. Her...
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 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: A Year in Marvelous Mexico!
Heather spent some of her childhood traveling, which set her globetrotting spark alight. During university, she wanted to beef up the immersion element of her Spanish language study, so she chose to...
View ArticleTop Tips: The Ideal International Profile
What skills do international employers expect you to have? What can you expect from your international career? What jobs are going to be available to you after you graduate? What qualities should you...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Learning the Local Ways of Addis Ababa
Celine’s reasons for traveling to Ethiopia were two-fold. Firstly, she knew that media outlets in her home country weren’t telling the whole story about life in Africa, and she wanted to experience it...
View ArticleTop Tips: The North American Identity in Context
It can be easy to assume that your own culture is “right” or “better” than others. But when you're trying to develop your International IQ, it's important to see your North American traits objectively....
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Stepping Outside the Box in Sweden!
Meryn spent a semester studying abroad in Sweden. Her story is inspirational not only because of the cross-cultural knowledge she gained while overseas, but also because of her forward-thinking...
View ArticleTop Tips: Social Media for Career Success
In recent years, the communication landscape has changed drastically. Information and opportunities from around the world are now accessible from almost any household or dorm room, and this fact has...
View ArticleSelling 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,...
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