{"id":5917,"date":"2013-07-15T11:08:40","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T11:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=5917"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:30:14","slug":"marketing-your-international-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/global\/abroad\/marketing-your-international-experience","title":{"rendered":"Marketing your international experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlight your new skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2003 RAND study surveyed 135 Human Resource managers from 75 companies. Cross-cultural competence ranked 5th out of 19 attributes that &#8220;make a successful career professional&#8221; according to the same study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/11\/srcl-studyabroad-global-standard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27026\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/11\/srcl-studyabroad-global-standard.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/11\/srcl-studyabroad-global-standard-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By consensus, the most important employee skill sets were<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Substantive content\/technical knowledge of the primary field of business,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managerial ability, with emphasis on teamwork and interpersonal skills,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic international understanding, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-cultural experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 2008 study found that the top four skills that employers value from someone who has studied abroad are<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interacting with people who hold different interests, values, and perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding cultural differences in the workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapting to situations of change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaining new knowledge from experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resumes, cover letters &amp; interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Map out your materials with intention. To get started, look through the Marketing your international experience worksheet and think about your international involvement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/marketing-your-international-experience-handout.pdf\">Download the <em>Marketing Your International Experience<\/em> worksheet here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possible international activities to highlight<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education\/Study Abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coursework with a global component<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects exploring a multi-cultural topic or with an international team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clubs and community involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships and work assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive Travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veteran\/Military Experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a resume, study abroad\/international experiences are typically added to the Education, Experience or Skills sections. Other areas where international experience may appear on a resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work Experience\/Relevant Experience\/Experience<\/strong>: Internships or work-abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural and Travel Experience<\/strong> (or under its own category): Extensive travel or cultural experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summary of Qualifications<\/strong> (or under its own category): International and cultural skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box-shadow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-300-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f93e32f28099cbf2dd8f6e64287ab65\">Examples of Study Abroad on a resume<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies<\/strong><br><strong>University of Washington Bothell<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Expected June 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cumulative GPA 3.7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awarded CUSP scholarship for Spring 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-campus student involvement and leadership within the Latino Student Union <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Study Abroad, Community Development in Zambia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>[DATES]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fieldwork and research with Zambian citizens and health education community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developed cross-cultural communication skills through collaboration with Zambian students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced global perspective through increased understanding of political, economic, and cultural issues faced by local populations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resume &amp; cover letter word banks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/marketing-your-international-experience-handout.pdf\">Download the <em>Marketing Your International Experience<\/em> worksheet<\/a> that will walk you through capturing your international experience on a resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/marketing-international-experience-ppt-autumn-2016.pdf\">the slide deck<\/a> from the <em>Marketing Your International Experience<\/em> workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule an appointment to get feedback on your resume and cover letter from a trained advisor in Global Initiatives or Career Services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both virtual and in-person appointments are available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peer Study Abroad Advisors<br>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:uwbworld@uw.edu\">uwbworld@uw.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Natalia Dyba, Director of Global Initiatives<br>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:nataliak@uw.edu\">nataliak@uw.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (425) 352-3261<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-white-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwb.campus.eab.com\/\">Make an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Note<\/strong>: Graduate students, alumni, faculty and staff: please email to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlight your new skills A 2003 RAND study surveyed 135 Human Resource managers from 75 companies. 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