Professionalizing Your Experience Abroad Education Abroad Career Development
Professionalizing Your Experience Abroad Education Abroad & Career Development Emily Besen Alumni & Friends Network Marisa Shariatdoust
Education Abroad Stay Engaged Abroad Resources • Career. Beam • Going Global • Weekly CCD email Host Institution Network • Alumni Directory & Events – Global Presence • Linked. In • Career Center • Clubs & Organizations Social Media #babsoncareer @babsonugradccd Facebook: Babson Undergrad CCD
Education Abroad Babson Career Connections Apply while abroad! • Include Education Abroad experience on resume & cover letter if relevant Intervie ws Don’t mi ss key deadline s! • If you are selected for an on campus interview while you are abroad, please contact CCD ASAP so we can make virtual arrangements Career Advising • Schedule Skype or phone appointments
Education Abroad Alumni & Friends Network
Education Abroad Develop YOUR Network Past Babson Participants • Current students/alumni who studied in your program Alumni • Babson Linked. In • Alumni Directory • Business Search • Alumni App Babson Groups • Global Advisory Board • Regional Clubs
Education Abroad REFLECT • As your semester goes on, make sure you take the time to reflect on the experiences you are having. CONNECT • Each time you overcome a challenge and learn a new skill, start thinking about how that connects to your future career. PROFESSIONA LIZE • When you return from abroad, start professionalizing your experience and learn to articulate what you learned.
Education Abroad Study Abroad: The Facts *Open Doors 2015
Education Abroad Components of Education Abroad Programs • Direct Enroll • Study Center • Hybrid • Homestay • Residence Hall • Apartment HOUSING ACADEMICS ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY • Rural / Urban • Developed / Developing • Size of Institution ENGAGEMENT • Internships • Service – Learning • Clubs / Orgs
Education Abroad Attributes Employers Seek Job Outlook 2016, National Association of Colleges and Employers
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