4 Tips for Finding the Best International Internship for You

Nancy Anderson
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As there are many benefits to interning abroad, this type of internship may be of interest to many people. Thus, in order to help you find the best international internship for you, it may be a good idea to take a look at some of the following useful tips:



Tip #1 – You should start looking for an internship before your graduation – in order to avoid any type of potential disappointment. After all, you do not want to be in a situation where you miss applying for the internship of your dreams due to something like a missed deadline.



Tip #2 – Use multiple resources to find the right internship for you. In order to avoid “putting all your eggs in one basket” so to speak, it is a good idea to use different sources during your job search. For instance, you can research different organizations that offer internships or seek internship information via your college career services department. Internships may also be advertised via traditional job sites and/or industry specific job sharing services.



Tip #3 – Before you narrow down your internship to specific types of jobs, you should consider all of the job postings that may be applicable to your degree and intended future career. After all, if you apply to more positions, you may have a better chance of getting an internship if there is plenty of competition.



Tip #4 - Seek out – and listen to - the advice of others. After all, it is always a good idea to take the advice of more experienced people into consideration. For instance, you should seek out the opinions of people who previously took part in international internships. Obtaining advice from your professors, career counsellors, and people currently working in your chosen field is also a great idea.



Organizations that Coordinate Global Internships:



One organization that offers international internships is the ICE. This particular organization has been helping students gain international work experience that is in line with their particular goals, interests, and language skills since 1971. In fact, well over 15,000 students have been placed in work internships in countries that include Australia, Japan, China, and Germany.



Another organization that can help to facilitate successful internships is the Cross-Cultural Solutions organization. This company is unique in that the organization offers candidates the ability to gain both global work experience and academic credits in social services, education or health-related careers if they so wish. Placements are available in varied countries that include Costa Rica, Brazil, Ghana, Russia, Thailand, India, China and other countries.



Well there you go! You are now well on your way to finding the international internship placement of your dreams!



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Larisa Redins is a full time writer and editor with degrees in both Arts and Biological Science. She writes about career issues and other topics for a variety of international websites, magazines, and businesses.

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