Marketing Your Experience Abroad

The personal growth, knowledge, perspectives, and skills that you have gained abroad can help you to stand out in the job market, but only if you know how to articulate those experiences in language that makes sense to a prospective employer. The resources provided below will help you to reflect upon your experiences abroad and articulate what you've gained from those experiences so as to stand out in the job market.  

• Marketing Your International Experience  Links to an external site.Prezi Links to an external site., created by a DU study abroad alum, this presentation walks you through the process of reflecting on the most salient aspects of your experience abroad, defining your "elevator speech," and incorporating your skills and experiences from abroad into your resume, cover letter, and job interviews in meaningful ways that will help you stand out to employers.  
• Marketing Your International Experience Workbook –Tips from AIFS Study Abroad for reflecting on and marketing your experience abroad. 
• Incorporating Your Study Abroad Experience in Your Job Search - Advice from DU Career Services. Checkout the DU Career Services website for additional resources and information regarding career planning, resumes & interviews, and the internship and job search.
• Going Global  is another great resource offered through DU Career Services. It provides access to a large database of international internships and work opportunities, as well as great information for seeking work abroad, including country specific resume tips, city guides, and more.  
• Resume Tips for Study Abroad Returnees Links to an external site. - This resource from the University of Minnesota provides quick, helpful tips on ways to highlight your experience abroad in your resume, cover letter, and interviews.  

Connect with DU Career Services, an OIE advisor, or your faculty advisor about ways to further incorporate your study abroad experience into your academic and career pursuits.