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Working Abroad: Making the Connection

Working Abroad: Making the Connection. Jenna Venker Weidenbenner Library Information Specialist The Career Center * 715 S. Wright St. * 217-333-0395 http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu. Message Jenna: wednbnnr@illinois.edu Windows Live ID: libraryleader@hotmail.com.

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Working Abroad: Making the Connection

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  1. Working Abroad: Making the Connection Jenna Venker Weidenbenner Library Information Specialist The Career Center * 715 S. Wright St. * 217-333-0395 http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu Message Jenna: wednbnnr@illinois.edu Windows Live ID: libraryleader@hotmail.com

  2. Cultural Connections:Global Landscape Know yourself • Attitude towards living conditions • Health/stamina • Financial factors, family/support systems • Social life/dating, reintegrating

  3. Cultural Connections:Global Landscape Know the international job scene • Job types • Skills in demand (education levels, foreign language and technical skills) • Corporate sponsorship • Salary expectations

  4. Cultural Connections:Global Landscape Know the country you target • Culture/language • Work visa requirements • Dual citizenship possibilities

  5. Cultural Connections:Global Landscape Consider Your Options • Study Abroad • Internships Abroad • Volunteering Abroad • Teaching English Abroad • Short-term Work Abroad/Gap Year

  6. Cultural Connections:Global Landscape Join international professional organizations • Network with expats • Learn about cultures • Research organizations and entry points into international experiences

  7. Campus Connections:Career Center Resources Electronic Resources • Websitehttp://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu/guides/workabroad.asp • Work Abroad Guidehttp://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu/library/fliers/GettingAJob/pdf/shorttermworkabroad.pdf • Advising Boardswebtools.uiuc.edu/blog/view?blogId=104

  8. Campus Connections:Career Center Resources Print Resources (non-circulating collection) • Books on study and work abroad topics (search online: http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=TCCResources) • Periodicals (Transitions Abroad/Verge, International Career Employment Weekly)

  9. Campus Connections:Career Center Resources Networking Resources (with alumni) • AlwaysIllinois (search online: http://www.alwaysillinois.org) • Alumni Association (search online: https://www.uiaaconnect.org/UIAA/SSOServlet?toPage=directory)

  10. Making the Connection:Next Step • Investigate programs • BUNAC • CIEE • EPIK • JET • Research Companies & Organizations • Global firms • Government/Foreign Service positions • NGOs • Study Abroad

  11. Making the Connection:Next Step • Study Abroad • Newcastle Pre-Med/Pre-Dentistry Program • Credit in courses that articulate as advanced MCB • Complete Physics and Biochemistry requirements for MCAT • Clinical skills courses that let you learn alongside British medical students and develop patient-care skills • Option to take MCAT exam while abroad • To apply: min. 3.5 GPA, sophomore/junior standing, and (ideally) credit in MCB 150, 240, 250/251, 252/253 • Application deadlines: Dec. 15 (priority), Feb. 15 (final) • More info: http://www.studyabroad.uiuc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.AdvancedSearch

  12. Making the Connection:Next Step Services • Mock interview practice (incl. phone interviews) • Workshops (register online) • Resume critiques (TCC 2-4:30, corners around campus) • Career Counselor On Call (CCOC drop-ins) • Career Counseling appointments

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