All this recession-related doom and gloom in the U.K. has got to have you thinking about escaping to foreign lands but having spent a couple of years at university, youve no doubt had it drilled into you how important it is to get as much work experience as you can to get ahead in your future career, so why not combine the two?



 

An internship in USA enables you to:

-discover how things operate stateside

-get an insight into US culture and society

-learn new skills which enhance your employability

-broaden your horizons

-live and travel around the US, meeting new people, professional contacts and having fun!

 

opportunities available

The world is your oyster and U.S. companies are offering internships in almost every sector these days, from hospitality and tourism, business and marketing, to film and media, and I.T. placements.  Its just a matter of saving your pennies, adapting your resume into the American format and finding that perfect placement.

how to go about setting up your own programme

To find an internship in the U.S., companies may advertise opportunities which you can apply to directly or you could go through independent programme providers who help match you to relevant positions, such as idid. Some key tips to finding your U.S. placement involve:

• Creating your resume and making sure it is in the U.S. format.

• Visiting your University Careers Service or International Relations Unit as they often have a list of overseas opportunities.

• Searching job sites and search for internships.

• Checking out the classified sections on:

o U.S. city websites

o Local/national newspapers online like:

o Individual company/organisation websites.

• Contacting companies directly with a tailored cover letter and your resume.

• Looking out for internship programme schemes which you might be eligible for. Many offer a service to match you to a host company. Some schemes are free and others you pay a fee for.

• Speaking to any contacts you have who may have links with the U.S.

• Writing a tailored cover letter no longer than 1 page, which outlines what industry sector/role youre interested in, what youd like to gain from the internship experience and what skills you feel you could offer the company.

For more details about internships in USA, J1 visas and how to set up your programme, then feel free to contact the author or follow this link:

www.ididinternabroad.com