10 reasons to do an international internship
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10 Reasons to do an International Internship
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Why are internships important?
They are an essential bridge into the working world
They can help you discover what aspects of business interest you
You can try several facets of the business world before committing to a full time career
+You gain experience of working and living in a foreign
culture
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Still not convinced WHY to apply for an international
internship?
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There are 10 Reasons that will convince you ;)
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1. International internships stand out on your CV
When applying for a job, there will be many other contra-candidates
Do you want to stand out from the crowd?
An internship will definitely help you …
… especially if it is an international one!
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2. International internships are ready when you are
You can ‘arrange’ your internship any time during the year
Tip:
Internships are available all around the world
Don’t know how to search for them?
Here’s your solution ;)
http://goo.gl/QNS85t
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3. Learn transferable skills to help you in your future career
Companies nowadays want people who apply previous work experiences to the current job.
During an international internship you will be faced with:
• communication challenges
• time management
• cultural clashes
• problem solving
… skills which are useful in the modern workplace
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4. Receive academic credit
Your internship can be coupled with a university course in exchange for credit
Check with your course university and see if you are one of the lucky ones ;)
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5. Expand your global network
“Your network is your “networth”
Tip:
Its always who you know not just what you know!
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6. Improve your language skills
Languages always shine on a CV
Tip:
You will be able to sell yourself like hotcakes ;)
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7. Get ‘in’ with the Industry
Aim for an internship with a reputable company
Why?
It will make it is so much easier for you
to get a career with:
• that company later
• their partners
• or even competitors in the future
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8. Develop your global understanding
Your Benefits:
You will be able to see the world
Work from a different perspective
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9. Gain lifelong friends
During your internship, you will meet some of the best people with whom:
• you will share adventures
• build lifelong friendships
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10. Have an experience of a lifetime!
Every day will show you something new and exciting
and
…give you great stories to tell when you’re back home
“So this one time, during my internship……”
Who wouldn’t like to start a story like that?
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Heard enough? Then start searching for you new internship … or should we call it adventure? ;)
http://goo.gl/QNS85t