PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

One thing that we always stress to our participants and have mentioned here many times, is the fact that business in other countries is conducted differently than it is here. In many of our program locations, interns are required to have a small interview with the company once they have arrived in their program location. Here are some interview tips to help that first meeting go smoothly:

Be Respectful & Professional: It is extremely important that you act in a respectful and professional manner during the interview. You will be meeting with your potential supervisor and will therefore want to make a good first impression.

Dress Professionally: When interviewing, you want to be professional in appearance. The way you present yourself and care for your appearance will make a difference in the way you are perceived by the company you work for. You do not need to buy a designer wardrobe, nor do you need to wear business suits everyday – unless you work in a law firm or in an international business environment.

“Put your best foot forward”: Remember, you are coming into an environment foreign to you. You may be a bit nervous, but it is extremely important that you put your best foot forward from the start. Colleagues will want to work with an individual who is outgoing and who shows interest in the culture, the internship field and the language (if applicable). If you are interning in Italy, Spain or France, speak as much of the language you know – everything from introducing yourself to why you want to intern in their country.

Posted by: Sarah