Study Abroad Tips

Before you go

Update your resume.
Update/create your cover letter.
Create your networking and job or internship search plan.
Bookmark the Handshake Power-Up page.
Connect with a career coach. We are here for you if you need assistance – yes, even in the summer. You can make an appointment here.

We know you will be busy with academics and immersing yourself in the culture, but you will still want to do the following:

Connect with Employers: If a company hosts a campus event while you’re away, ask your career coach or the Employer Relations team for a contact to express your interest.
Apply on Handshake: Don’t let being abroad stop you—apply to any opportunity that interests you! Most employers will accommodate students abroad with Zoom interviews.
Schedule Your Interview: If you get an interview invite via Handshake but don’t hear from Employer Relations about timing, email them immediately at .

Here are some tips to help you get the most out of Handshake:

WFU Collections – We have created over 30 collections of jobs and internships. Each collection features jobs and internships that fall under the title of that collection. Postings will be added to the collections every week.
A Cleaner, Smarter Handshake Feed – Stop scrolling through the noise. Complete your profile, update your career interests, and set up saved searches to unlock a personalized homepage. Let Handshake do the heavy lifting so you can save time and focus on what matters. Here’s how.
Follow Employers – Students should “follow” organizations of interest in Handshake so they get alerts to events, opportunities, etc. that the organization may post in Handshake.
Instagram & Handshake Feed Posts: We will be using these to advertise important events, information sessions, and other opportunities. Be sure to check your Handshake feed on a regular basis and follow our Instagram account.

We have created a presentation on how to optimize your job and internship search while abroad: