Interview

By Brooke:

Studies show that today's employers are using behavioral and situational interview questions more than ever to gauge how an employee will function in their company. How candidates performed in the past has shown to be the best indicator of future performance which is why it is important for candidates to keep a couple of stock answers for these common situational questions tucked in their back pockets.

Studying abroad provides one with a variety of stories but knowing which stories are appropriate for an interview is key. Start to think about what situations or challenges you faced abroad and how you overcame them. You can then frame these stories using the S.T.A.R. approach we discussed earlier.

Once again, be certain to focus on those skills gained abroad and most importantly, what you learned as a result of the story you've told. Good examples involve getting lost, dealing with cultural differences, and overcoming barrier you did not expect.