The Language Institute, in partnership with other campus units, is hosting several upcoming events for undergraduate students in the next few weeks.
Launching Your International Career
Thursday, February 9, 12-1pmIngraham Hall room 336
Interested in working or interning abroad? Join the International Internship Program (IIP) and the Language Institute to learn about international job/internship search strategies and how to build your professional network. We’ll help you develop your next steps toward future international work experiences!
More info: go.wisc.edu/language-events
Market Your Language Skills: Drop-in Advising
Tuesday, February 14, 1-4pm1338 Van Hise Hall
Unsure how your language abilities can help you post-graduation? Stop by these drop-in hours to meet with Lydia Odegard, Language Directions Specialist at the Language Institute, and learn how to create a personal brand that highlights skills you have developed through your language study and international experiences. Find out how you can “wow” employers by communicating the skills you’ve gained through knowing multiple languages, regardless of your career interests! Bring your resume.
More info: go.wisc.edu/language-events
International Experience and Your Resume: Make it Stand Out
Tuesday, February 21, 4-5pmIngraham Hall room 336
Did you have a memorable international experience, either abroad or in the U.S.? Are you unsure how this experience can help you land an internship or job? Learn how to communicate the value of your international experience and your language skills to employers in this resume workshop led by staff from the Language Institute, International Academic Programs (IAP), and the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS). Bring your resume if you have one!
More info: go.wisc.edu/language-events