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How to write your CV in German
Monday, 25 June 2012If you want to work in a German-speaking country, then you need to have a version of your CV not only written in German, but also in the style and layout of a traditional German CV. Here is some advice from recent graduate Lloyd Bingham to help you out.Published in Documentation -
How to write a formal letter in Italian
Sunday, 20 May 2012Have you noticed how there is a different coloured stripe in the middle of your dictionary? Within those few pages lies grammatical advice which can help you in the most difficult and confusing of situations; writing your CV in a foreign language, writing emails, personal and formal letters, making phone calls and the solutions to the trickiest translation problems.Published in Language Skills -
How your year abroad can help you in interviews
Monday, 09 April 2012Anna studied French at Nottingham University and spent her year abroad as a Language Assistant at a school in Lyon. She also worked as a private English teacher in her free time, and spent the summer working in an international breakdown call centre. Here she describes how her year abroad helped her to get a job, and passes on advice about how best to sell your year abroad in an interview.Published in Careers -
Networking in a new city – opening doors and making your own luck
Monday, 02 April 2012Simon is studying Law with French at Birmingham University, and is currently on his year abroad as an Erasmus student studying Law in Bordeaux. Here he passes on his advice about how networking can help you open doors and make your own luck - to help you have more fun, and improve your degree and career prospects, and international network of friends.Published in When You Arrive -
Valuing the Year Abroad: the results!
Wednesday, 28 March 2012The ‘Valuing the Year Abroad’ position statement was launched in a high profile event at the British Academy in London on 27th March, attended by Year Abroad Coordinators from top universities, ‘Speak to the Future’ campaigners, the Chartered Institute of Linguists, Erasmus, British Council and mobility organisation representatives, journalists and… me!
ThirdYearAbroad.com helped the British Academy and the University Council of Modern Languages to collect reports from year abroad graduates about how the experience has affected their lives and their careers.Published in Blog
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How to write your CV and cover letter in Spanish
Monday, 28 May 2012A job or an internship is an excellent way to practice Spanish whilst gaining valuable work experience or just earning some extra money! To apply you will need a Spanish version of your CV (curriculum vitae) and a cover letter (carta de presentación) in Spanish. It’s not essential to attach a photograph but some positions may request it. So here are our tips for how to compose a successful application...Published in Documentation -
5 reasons why a year abroad benefits your CV
Wednesday, 11 April 2012Chris Hitchen studied German and History at the University of Glasgow and spent a year of his degree as an Erasmus student at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität in Freiburg, south-west Germany. Using the language skills he acquired and improved upon during his year abroad, he now works in Berlin for Idealo UK. Here are his top five reasons why a year abroad will benefit your CV...Published in Careers -
Starting a business on your year abroad
Friday, 06 April 2012The year abroad is such a great time for students to think about starting a business, though unfortunately far too few are aware of entrepreneurship as a career option before they find their graduate job and can’t turn back.Published in Entrepreneurship -
Keeping career-focused on your year abroad
Thursday, 29 March 2012We talk a lot on the site about taking advantage of the opportunity to travel, make friends, absorb the culture and have amazing new experiences, but this should not be at the expense of your career plans - yes, getting a weekend job will mean you can't have crazy Friday and Saturday nights, but if it's work experience in your dream industry or helps you afford a course to learn a new skill, then you need to get your priorities straight.
Olivia Russell is studying Spanish and History at Sheffield University and is on her year abroad in Madrid, and has some great advice about making the most of your year abroad with your career and final year in mind.Published in Making the Most of Your Year Abroad -
Careers: Getting into specialised translation
Sunday, 25 March 2012If you have spent a year abroad, the chances are that your language skills are fairly good. Let’s face it, if you didn’t have an interest in the language(s) and culture of your chosen country/ies, you probably would never have bothered going abroad for a year in the first place. Clearly languages are useful in just about every line of work, but have you considered turning your language skills into your main asset?Published in Careers
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