1. Working Abroad: Making the Connection Jenna Venker Weidenbenner Library Information Specialist The Career Center * 715 S. Wright St. * 217-333-0395 http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu Message Jenna: wednbnnr@illinois.edu Windows Live ID: libraryleader@hotmail.com

2. Cultural Connections: Global Landscape Know yourself  Attitude towards living conditions  Health/stamina  Financial factors, family/support systems  Social life/dating, reintegrating

3. Cultural Connections: Global Landscape Know the international job scene  Job types  Skills in demand (education levels, foreign language and technical skills)  Corporate sponsorship  Salary expectations

4. Cultural Connections: Global Landscape Know the country you target  Culture/language  Work visa requirements  Dual citizenship possibilities

5. Cultural Connections: Global Landscape Consider Your Options  Study Abroad  Internships Abroad  Volunteering Abroad  Teaching English Abroad  Short-term Work Abroad/Gap Year

6. Cultural Connections: Global Landscape Join international professional organizations  Network with expats  Learn about cultures  Research organizations and entry points into international experiences

7. Campus Connections: Career Center Resources Electronic Resources  Website http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu/guides/workabr oad.asp http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu/guides/workabr oad.asp  Work Abroad Guide http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu/library/fliers/Gett ingAJob/pdf/shorttermworkabroad.pdf http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu/library/fliers/Gett ingAJob/pdf/shorttermworkabroad.pdf  Advising Boards webtools.uiuc.edu/blog/view?blogId=104 webtools.uiuc.edu/blog/view?blogId=104

8. Campus Connections: Career Center Resources Print Resources (non-circulating collection)  Books on study and work abroad topics (search online: http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=TC CResources ) http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=TC CResources  Periodicals (Transitions Abroad/Verge, International Career Employment Weekly)

9. Campus Connections: Career Center Resources Networking Resources (with alumni)  AlwaysIllinois (search online: http://www.alwaysillinois.org ) http://www.alwaysillinois.org  Alumni Association (search online: https://www.uiaaconnect.org/UIAA/SSOServlet?to Page=directory ) https://www.uiaaconnect.org/UIAA/SSOServlet?to Page=directory

10. Making the Connection: Next Step Investigate programs BUNAC CIEE EPIK JET Research Companies & Organizations Global firms Government/Foreign Service positions NGOs Study Abroad

11. Making the Connection: Next Step Study Abroad Newcastle Pre-Med/Pre-Dentistry Program Credit in courses that articulate as advanced MCB Complete Physics and Biochemistry requirements for MCAT Clinical skills courses that let you learn alongside British medical students and develop patient-care skills Option to take MCAT exam while abroad To apply: min. 3.5 GPA, sophomore/junior standing, and (ideally) credit in MCB 150, 240, 250/251, 252/253 Application deadlines: Dec. 15 (priority), Feb. 15 (final) More info: http://www.studyabroad.uiuc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Pro grams.AdvancedSearch http://www.studyabroad.uiuc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Pro grams.AdvancedSearch

12. Making the Connection: Next Step Services  Mock interview practice (incl. phone interviews)  Workshops (register online)  Resume critiques (TCC 2-4:30, corners around campus)  Career Counselor On Call (CCOC drop-ins)  Career Counseling appointments