One of my biggest regrets in life is that I didn’t take the opportunity to work or travel overseas after school. My initial regrets were for the experiences I could have had. However, I’ve also come to realize just how important international work experience can be in landing a great Entry Level Job (see Why Working Abroad Can Get You The Job).

Recently, Heather Human (Entry Level Careers Examiner for Examiner.com, fellow TAP Expert, and one of my favorite writers) sent me a link to an article she wrote called Finding an internship or entry-level job abroad. While I have spent my time on this site explaining the benefits of having international work experience, she is able to succinctly describe the steps you need to go through to land a job or internship in another country.

The entire article is full of great advice, there was one piece of information about resumes and international positions that even I was unaware of:

…In most other countries, a résumé is a curriculum vitae, commonly known as a CV. It’s similar to a résumé but usually contains more detailed information and is generally longer than the standard one-page resume used in the U.S. Many job hunting Web sites have sample CVs you can use to get started. If the country you are looking to work in does not use English as its primary language, ensure you translate your CV into the local language…

This is not only great advice, but it also highlights the need to do your homework about local customs. If a CV is expected by employers, your resume may not do you much good. This type of knowledge will help to ensure that you don’t waste your time.

Either way, this article is recommended reading for anyone who is planning to work abroad. Check out Finding an internship or entry-level job abroad.

Related posts:

1. Why working abroad can get you the job
2. Finding Entry Level Jobs On Wall Street
3. Making An Entry Level Salary Work
4. Finding Your Dream Job (An Alternate Take)
5. The Keys To Finding An Entry Level Job

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