How Study Abroad Can Work For You! #hogsabroad

Recently the Study Abroad Office partnered with the Career Development Center to show students how experiences gained abroad can benefit them in the near future. Skills and attributes developed by international study can translate to an improved resume and cover letter, as well as the ability to stand out of a crowd of applicants when applying for graduate programs or jobs.

The workshop reviewed and discussed the following relevant articles online:

http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/25/travel/irpt-study-abroad/index.html?iref=allsearch

http://www.skidmore.edu/ocse/coming_back/resume.php

 http://www.gooverseas.com/blog/study-abroad-resume-tips

These articles presented information of the value of international study and how to incorporate it into your applications and resumes.

The workshop showed a presentation by the Career Development Center over an example resume and cover letter that properly includes study abroad experiences and international knowledge. Handouts were given to follow along with the presentation, giving examples of great resumes and cover letters exhibiting integrated study abroad experiences. The following are copies of the helpful handouts: 

For more information about the Workshop’s contents, please contact Kathleen Connery at kconnery@uark.edu. For more information about study abroad programs at the University of Arkansas, please visit the Study Abroad Office website (http://studyabroad.uark.edu/).