careers for global graduates

Lizzie Fane, Founder of

Careers for Global Graduates

@globalgrads #globalgrads

Who are we?

Introducing ThirdYearAbroad.com…

What the employers say…

79% of employers say knowledge of intercultural skills and

other cultures is more important than degree classification.

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(Martin Davidson, CE, British Council)

“The value of international experience goes beyond purely the acquisition of language – it lies in the ability to see

business and personal issues from other than your own cultural perspective."

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(Charles Macleod, Head of UK Resourcing for PricewaterhouseCoopers)

‘Global Graduates’

Global skills = CHOICE!

International? Travel?

Use of language? Networking?

Culture?

For me, it’s about SKILL ACQUISITION

What have you done?!

Blog? Journal? Make a list of your: • Travels and adventures • Clubs and societies • Extracurricular activities • Studying + working • Au pairing + volunteering

Now is the time to fill the gaps in your experience!

Leadership? Finance? Teamwork?

Make the most of your free time.

Where to look?

Introducing…

Not just teaching, interpreting and translating jobs!

Career opportunities in…• International Organisations spread around the world • Global organisations based in the UK • UK companies with clients/customers in your year abroad destination/speaking your language(s) • Smaller companies which you can help to generate business abroad

Apply speculatively!

Don’t forget that you speak fluent English!

CV-ify your year abroad

Writing your CV• Put your year abroad on a pedestal! • Include your ‘global skills’ near the

top • Don’t forget your bar work & au

pairing - these are valued! • Tailor your application per employer!

What to pick out…• Impressive challenges • Communication successes • Intercultural understanding • Increased confidence & independence • Evidence that you’ve made your own

decisions • Things you can talk about with happy

enthusiasm: interviewers are HUMAN!

• Are my language skills good enough? • Paperwork? • High standard? • Relocation?

Fears

Case Studiesthirdyearabroad.com/graduates

Consider creating your OWN dream job

Global Graduates make great entrepreneurs

because you…

Solving a problem you’ve experiencedThirdYearAbroad.com -

The UK’s biggest network of students who

study or work abroad during their degree.

Travel

Gadabouting.com founded by Dominic Eden, 24, uses photos, videos, stories and events to inspire people to book a trip

through their network of independent specialist travel agents.

Language Barriers and Language SkillsClaireLGrant.co.uk – Claire, 23, translates texts from French, Italian and Spanish into English and is available as an interpreter for business meetings and conferences.

Social Media & Technology

Applingua.com Founded by Rob Lo Bue, 26, provides hassle-free app translations.

Intercultural SkillsSummerSchoolScotland.com – ISSOS, Founded by Jen Munro, 32, is an international summer program catering to 13-18 year olds from over 60 nationalities.

Culture

RAWFrance.com, Founded by Rachel Hackett, 22, is a champagne house tour guiding company located where

Rachel spent her year abroad.

Starting a Business Abroad

MyFamilyAbroad.com arranges for volunteer language assistants to live with Spanish families in Madrid, Spain,

to help the families with their English.

Understanding your Target Market

Packed Munches is a service which sends monthly munch boxes of British food to people studying

abroad.

You have amazing skills! Go out there and show them off

to find a job that inspires you!

To summarise…

GlobalGraduates.com

TYAanswers.com

Who are we?

Introducing ThirdYearAbroad.com…

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Thank you very much! @thirdyearabroad

@globalgrads @TYAanswers