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How to land an internship abroad in 2023

How to Land an Internship Abroad in 2023 – And How to Become A Global Citizen

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The world is becoming smaller, more digital, and more connected with every passing day. And as the digital sphere continues to spiral, so too does the need for professionals who can operate within this space. This is why today’s young people are increasingly opting to study abroad in order to become a part of the global community and expand their professional base. To land an internship abroad in 2023, you must first increase your exposure to new cultures and people: travel often, stay at hostels and Airbnb apartments instead of hotels, get comfortable with public transportation, learn another language other than English, immerse yourself in local traditions and customs, and build strong friendships with locals.

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Prepare for a successful internship abroad in 2023

If you’re hoping to land a job abroad in 2023, you’ll need to spend ample time researching your prospective employer and the country you’d like to work in. This will allow you to tailor your application to the position, build a cohesive narrative from your resume, and ensure that you’re emphasizing your relevant skills and experiences. When it comes to networking, you’ll also want to invest a significant amount of time in person-to-person meetings with people who have connections to your desired country. While online networking can be helpful, it isn’t nearly as effective as face-to-face networking. When networking, you’ll want to focus on building relationships, not just setting up job interviews.

Keep learning after landing an internship

After your internship abroad in 2023, you’ll want to continue to expand your horizons and add new skills to your resume. If you’ve been traveling and working in a different country each season, you can use this experience to immerse yourself in a new language. You can also use this experience to learn about the other cultures and traditions of the country you’re living in. Learning new skills while abroad in 2023 can also help you add value to your internship experience.

Network, Network, Network

When you’re abroad in 2023, you’ll want to make as many connections as possible with people who live in the country you’re visiting. This will allow you to build strong networks of professional contacts, which will come in handy when you’re looking for a job after your internship is over. When you make connections with people who live in the country you’re visiting, you’re setting yourself up for future connections with people who can help you get a job when you’re back in your home country.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help or feedback

When you’re abroad in 2023, you’ll want to be open to receiving help and feedback from local professionals. Whether you’re looking for a job or just trying to figure out what to do in a given situation, you’ll want to make an effort to incorporate the feedback and help of your network. Working with locals in 2023 will allow you to tap into a network of professionals who understand your specific needs in a given situation, which can save you from making major mistakes. Working with locals in 2023 will also allow you to receive help and feedback on your resume, cover letters, and interview skills.

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Why intern abroad?

Why intern abroad?

The pandemic has made it difficult for many students to find internships. International students, in particular, have been struggling to find opportunities. So, why not intern abroad? There are plenty of reasons to intern abroad, even in the midst of a pandemic. In fact, interning abroad can help you stand out on your resume, give you international experience, and help you network with professionals from all over the world. If you’re looking for an internship and are considering going abroad, read on for more information about why interning abroad is a great idea.

When you intern abroad, you gain international experience that will set you apart from your peers. You’ll learn new skills, gain independence, and make friends from all over the world.

But why does being abroad matter?

Simply put, the world is getting smaller. With advances in technology and transportation, it’s easier than ever to connect with people from different cultures. As the world becomes more connected, employers are increasingly looking for candidates with global experience.

An internship abroad will give you the opportunity to learn about a new culture and build a network of international contacts. You’ll also develop new skills that can be transferable to any career.

So if you’re considering an internship abroad, don’t hesitate! It’s an experience that will benefit you for years to come.

Working outside your comfort zone

When you intern abroad, you’ll be thrust into new and unfamiliar situations on a daily basis. This can be both exhilarating and challenging, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to grow as a person and professional. If you’re the type of person who likes to step outside your comfort zone, then interning abroad is certainly for you!

You’ll be exposed to different working cultures, customs, and expectations. This can be a bit of a shock at first, but it’s also a great learning experience. You’ll learn how to adapt to new situations quickly and become more flexible in your thinking. These are valuable skills that will serve you well in your career.

Of course, working outside your comfort zone isn’t always easy. There will be days when you feel out of your depth or like you’re not quite sure what you’re doing. But these moments are all part of the learning process. So don’t be afraid to embrace them!

Making new connections

There are many reasons to intern abroad, but one of the most impactful is the ability to make new connections. Whether you’re connecting with other interns, locals, or professionals in your field, spending time abroad allows you to build a network of people from all over the world.

These connections can be helpful both professionally and personally. Professionally, you can tap into your new network for job opportunities, advice, and mentorship. Personally, you can rely on your new friends for travel tips, language practice, and a support system while you’re living in a new country.

Making new connections is one of the best parts of interning abroad – so get out there and start meeting people!

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Jooble jobs

If you are a recent graduate of high school or an intern and are actively looking for a new job, there are some essential decisions you need to make first. What industry and position do you prefer? Where do you want to find a job: in your current location or ready to relocate, to a small or large company? What do you think about the salary?

There are many job search platforms where you can find lots of vacancies only by filling in a few fields and setting criteria. But not to be disappointed, you must choose the right job search platform with regularly updated job ads and verified employers. That’s where Jooble comes in!

Jooble is one of the largest job-post aggregators of the world that collects job ads from thousands of different sites, job boards, recruiter pages and presents them in one web database. Jooble helps both job seekers and companies easily and quickly find their dream jobs, new opportunities, and suitable candidates. Jooble is available in 24 languages and operates in over 71 countries worldwide.

You can start the search on the site by entering the city and job title. Filters are available to sort ads by posting date, salary, work experience, location, and type of employment. Full and part-time jobs, as well as internships and freelance jobs, are indexed. By clicking on an ad, you will be redirected to the relevant company page, where you can find all the instructions for applying for preferred vacancy. Another benefit is that Jooble sends job alerts to candidates after their skills meet the requirements. It’s a good opportunity not to be late and apply for relevant vacancies immediately.

Since you recently graduated, you can find hundreds of jobs that match your education, skills, and, at the same time, no work experience. These are serious career opportunities, not just numbers. So trust yourself and start building your bright future with Jooble.

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Climate change in Latin America and environmental protection volunteers

It’s a fact. Global warming is not an if, but a when . The scientific community knows that the tipping point of no return is coming soon, how soon depends on the choices we as global community take.

Environmental conservation is key to slowing or hopefully reversing some of the effects.

 

Global warming not only affects rising ocean lines, whole ecosystems and temperatures, but it also has dire social consequences, specially on poorer countries that are ill-equipped to handle natural disasters, economic instability and resource shortages. Volunteers in our environmental program see first-hand how climate change is changing the region and are part of the change to slow it down. But how exactly does it affect Latin America?

  1. Natural disasters: Climate is becoming more and more extreme .Hurricanes, floods, droughts, and more. This is not exclusive to Latin America, but most countries in the region don’t have effective plans on how to deal with these disasters and in turn this causes food shortages, displaced populations, water related illnesses and rise in vermin.

  2. The seasons: A lot of small traditional farmers rely on the predictability of seasons to time their crops. Global warming is creating more unpredictable weather, causing a myriad of problems for small farmers that don’t have irrigation systems or any tools of industrialized farming. Volunteers working with small farmers are working on ways to protect small farmers against this.

  3. Extreme temperatures: Some areas that are already very hot during the summer are becoming dangerously hot. This becomes a bigger issue when a lot of the people in those areas work as farmers and spend most of their day outdoors. Also this contributes to destroying their crops.

  4. Deepening the wealth gap: Because the already poor people get the worse consequences of climate change, the wealth gap gets bigger, causing more social instability.

  5. Migration: Because of this rising wealth gap , climate change is creating massive immigration of people looking for better opportunities in other countries, in turn creating refugees of a sort.

Climate change is the hands of everyone and only a coordinated effort can help mitigate the problem.

Climate change is the hands of everyone and only a coordinated effort can help mitigate the problem.

Volunteers working in the environmental conservation.

program work towards more sustainable forestry practices, sustainable tourism and environmental education. The education aspect has the longest lasting impact on the population, as it teaches them how manage their resources in a more responsible way.

Also, at home there are many ways to reduce your footprint on the earth like buying less, repairing more, re-using, supporting environmentally friendly companies , eating less meat and making small conscious decisions. We realize the act of air travel does also create a carbon footprint, so try to keep air travel meaningful.

Want to learn more about sustainable travel? Check out one of our former volunteer´s blog

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How to make Guacamole, The Guatemalan way.


A big part of traveling abroad is eating the local food. Eating local, is a great way to get to know the culture as well. One of the favorite recipes of volunteers that come to Guatemala is Guacamole A.K.A “GUAC” , to make some good old finger-lickin’ Guatemalan style Guacamole all you have to do is this:

The ingredients:

8 ripe avocados. How to know if they are ripe? Check this guide out.

1 white onion

3 lemons

1 teaspoon of Salt

1 spoon of oregano

1 spoon of pepper

¼ cup of parsley

This makes a bowl for four

  1. Cut the avocados and put them in a bowl.Keep one of the seeds!
  2. Smash all the avocados with a fork until the textures is nice and creamy
  3. Dice onions and add to the bowl.
  4. Cut lemons and mix in juice.
  5. Dice parsley leaves and add in to the bowl.
  6. Add oregano ,pepper and salt.

Tip: add in one of the seeds (whole)of the avocados to help the Guacamole stay fresh , this is because the seed releases essentials oils that prevent the Guacamole turning brown.

Other ingredients you can try with your Guac:

-Mayonnaise to make it creamier

-Cayenne pepper

-Garlic Salt

-Diced tomato

Volunteer approved recipe!

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Seasons in Central America

Winter. Spring. Summer.Fall. Repeat. Right?

 

In Central America seasons are less extreme and are not so clearly defined as most year weather seems to be mild and the temperature difference is not as polarized as in northern countries or countries in the extreme south. In Central America we have two main seasons : Dry Season and Rainy Season.

Dry Season:

The dry season runs from early November to mid May. During this season very rarely does it rain and clear skies reign from November-February. March and April become the hottest months of the year.

Rainy Season:

This season runs from about Mid May-To Mid or late October. Most mornings are clear and dry and most afternoons it will rain. Most torrential weather is around July to September.

Most volunteers come to Central America expecting hot and muggy weather, while this is true for a large section of the region certain places in Guatemala and Costa Rica have cooler weather. In fact most of our programs in Guatemala are in the Western Highlands where it can get quite chilly at night and early mornings. Also Guatemala and Costa Rica are very mountainous making the variation in weather quite drastic sometimes. In one day you can be in the muggy hot mangroves and in a few hours on cold mountains sipping hot chocolate.

Here’s an average for year :
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/central-america/weather

So remember always check with us on what to bring for your next volunteering adventure !

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Volunteer Teaching English

Teaching English is becoming a more vital skill in Guatemala and Costa Rica as the countries become a bigger and bigger part of the traveler’s bucket list. This means that someone who can speak English will have a huge advantage over someone who can’t when it comes to getting a job in the future. Private schools in Guatemala and Costa Rica already offer a great English education but, the national, rural schools don’t, leaving their graduates on the back foot when it comes to being competitive in the jobs market. By offering your skills as a native English speaker and/or trained teacher, you can really impact on a child’s future in Guatemala or Costa Rica. To check out what our teaching English program is really like, take a look at this volunteer’s video diary below. Once you are convinced, sign up with our short, online application form.

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Volunteer in Costa Rica

Two female volunteers, local staff and children in a small room with mattresses and beds
Two volunteers with local staff and volunteers on a INLEXCA child care project in Costa Rica

Ever wondered what it is like to volunteer in Costa Rica? Here at INLEXCA we have many different volunteer opportunities to fit your skills, desires and time scale. Fancy volunteering with kids? Well, we have a child care program and a teaching English program that might fit you! What about building or working with animals? We have environment, wildlife or construction programs that could interest you! Or, if you are trained in the business or medical field then working in Micro finance or Health and Medical programs might suit you better!

Whatever you fancy doing, you can find it within our INLEXCA program range in Costa Rica. Not convinced? Why don’t you take a look at this video: volunteers taking you through exactly what they do, day-to-day, in their different projects in Costa Rica!

Once that have convinced you, then please take a look at our website and application form to get your next trip signed and sealed!

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Check out what Kyle has to say about his day Volunteering in a Construction program in Costa Rica.

More information on our construction projects here:

https://inlexca.org/costa-rica-building-projects/

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Volunteer in Micro Finance

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A volunteer interviewing micro finance clients to see how he can help and support their businesses

In my blog back in October, I spoke in depth about the amazing opportunity to work in micro finance organisations in both Guatemala and Costa Rica, and more recently, I wrote about three high school students who volunteered in micro finance in Guatemala and how good their experience was. We talk a lot about our micro finance volunteering and internship opportunities because they are really sort after and fantastic opportunities to really make a difference. Not everyone has the opportunity to learn about how to run a business, yet it is what they rely on to make a living; which is where you come in! If you have business expertise and a passion to help others, then this is definitely where you should spend your time and resources volunteering! Not convinced? Take a look at this video and see if our previous volunteers can’t convince you! When you are ready to sign up then take a look at our website and fill in our short, online application form.