Resume Tips for International Students
- Introduce employers to foreign companies and schools by providing a frame of reference. For example:
- A $10 million marketing firm
- One of the top five universities in China
- Second largest technology manufacturer in Europe
- MIT of Turkey
- Nigerian version of McDonalds
- Emphasize strong English skills on the resume. For example: "Translated written and spoken English on a daily basis for two years.
- Ensure that writing skills are up to American standards by courses that include writing.
- Make sure the resume is free from grammatical and spelling errors as well as awkward use of language.
- Have resume reviewed by a career counselor. Ask for explanations about necessary changes in order to ensure that the same mistakes will not happen again.
- Maintain up-to-date copies of the resume in the format and language of native countries to serve as back-up for employment in home countries or to pass on to contacts.
- Attend a resume and cover letter workshop, schedule an appointment with a CDC, or come to walk-in hours to have your materials reviewed before submitting them
U.S. Resume |
International Resume |
Concise, attractive marketing tool - summarizes jobs, skills, accomplishments, and academic background relevant to employment objective |
Chronologically details academic and formal work experience |
One to two pages maximum |
Sometimes two or more pages |
Does not include age, marital status, race, or religion |
Sometimes includes age, marital status, race, and/or religion |
May or may not include completion of military service depending upon whether it is relevant or makes the person a stronger candidate |
Sometimes includes completion of military service |
Resume Formats
- European: www.eurograduate.com
- Japanese: www.iuj.ac.jp/career
- Indian: www.assesspeople.com
- Australian: www.topmargin.com
