For domestic students, overseas work experience can really help your resume stand out. Even short-term programs overseas help you develop valuable professional and life skills like cultural awareness and competency, initiative, problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, and working within a team.
All the planning and research that goes into travelling, studying, or working abroad helps you to develop employable skills before you even leave Australia.
If you don’t have enough space in your degree for a semester abroad, there are other experiences to consider:
When preparing for work overseas, ask yourself these questions:
Visa Junction offer the opportunity to gain international work experience as part of your degree with one of our vast network of host organisations around the world.
If you have additional questions around working overseas, please email the Career and Employment Service at info@visajunction.com.au.