Finding Work Experience Abroad

Today’s session will explore Resources to support you find work Hints and tips on speculative approaches CV and cover letter hints and tips Questions are welcome throughout the session

What you need to know We can guide you on where to look but it is up to the school to approve The more active and creative you are in your search the more luck you will have If unsuccessful as part of your year abroad consider your summer options too Consider what you will compromise on (location, job etc) .

A selection of resources International Office www.ed.ac.uk/international-office/go-abroad/work-abroad Employ.ed Overseas www.ed.ac.uk/careers/looking-for-work/internships/employed-internships Careers Service International Opportunities http://www.ed.ac.uk/careers/your-future/options/international-experiences MyCareerHub https://mycareerhub.ed.ac.uk (can search for vacancies in Country Location or by typing in Language wanting to use British Council Programmes and deadlines for applications www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-create/opportunity/work-volunteer TargetJobs https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/working-abroad Going Global (through MyEd) Really good resource and excellent key sector information if applying speculatively for positions .

And some more …. European Internships Erasmus Intern http://erasmusintern.org/ Go Abroad www.GoAbroad.com Third Year Abroad www.Thirdyearabroad.com BUNAC summer camps and work abroad www.bunac.org/uk AIESEC International Internships www.aiesec.co.uk/students Crossing Countries Volunteering https://crossingcountries.wordpress.com/ Edinburgh Global Partnerships http://egp.org.uk/ EUSA Global www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/activities/eusaglobal/

Speculative approaches Many individuals find work experience in the country through their networks, making speculative applications (Going Global is useful here) and also through social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) www.embassy-worldwide.com Using Chambers of Commerce in the country is another way of generating a list of potential employers to contact. Social Media can be a great resource to assist you further when speculatively applying for jobs. For more information visit www.ed.ac.uk/careers/looking-for-work/social-media

CV and cover letters hints and resources http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/documents Going Global (MyEd) The Careers Service resources www.ed.ac.uk/careers/recruitment/cvs Be clear on what your strengths are and what you have to offer Be clear on what you are looking for Why are you approaching them?

How we can help We advertise part time jobs, volunteering and internships on MyCareerHub https://mycareerhub.ed.ac.uk Go Abroad Fair is coming up https://mycareerhub.ed.ac.uk/students/events/detail/287419/go-abroad-fair-2016-global-hor We have info on different options – including jobs, employers and study in UK and overseas www.ed.ac.uk/careers Take a look at our popular resources including: CV booklets Interviews booklets Online talks on CVs, covering letters, interviews Practice tests Talk to a careers consultant https://mycareerhub.ed.ac.uk