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Interning abroad challenges and changes you in ways you would never think of. However, these are not always bad things, especially in a career journey. Check out these 6 ways to grow professionally during your internship abroad and try considering one for your career.
1. You’ll develop both technical and soft skills.
Internships are a great way to practice your technical skills. In addition to technical skills, you have a perfect opportunity to develop your soft skills, such as communication and teamwork. This skillset you perfected will be essential in both finding jobs and thriving in your career.
2. You’ll learn another language
Immersion is one of the best ways to learn a language. Once you’ve grasped the local language and became bilingual, you’ll see how it makes you stand out when applying for jobs.
3.Your boldness and confidence will shine through
Moving to another country to live and work is a move that takes some courage, especially If you’re on your own. Considering that interning abroad is still not as common, it’s fair to assume that most of your colleagues have not worked abroad. Therefore they’ll respect that you’ve done something outside the normal path, and you’ll come across as confident.
4. You’ll have to practice your observation skills
Finding yourself in a completely unknown city and culture, you’ll have to learn everything from start. Most things, even the way people greet each other in that country might be different and unusual for you. To learn quickly, you’ll have to become a sponge. These observation skills you practice during the period will be crucial in your professional life.
5. You’ll gain a global perspective
You’ll get a better understanding of international markets and cultural practices of other countries. This international viewpoint you acquired will come in handy later in your career as the markets globalize.
6. You’ll receive constant feedback from your mentor
It’s not certain that you will be assigned a mentor during your internship. However, try to find one because a mentor is a person who have dealt with challenges and changes within their industry. They offer exactly what you lack as a young professional, experience in the industry. So, if you manage to find a mentor during your internship, it’s best to build trust and benefit as much as you can from the relationship.
