Posts Tagged ‘Colleges And Universities’

As a society, we pride our selves in our diversity and make conscious effort to appreciate each other’s cultures and backgrounds. In any given company in America, you can find training teams conducting inclusion trainings, and openly discussion diverse work environments. Diversity has become a part of our culture, both in and outside of work, and it is something that we seldom stop to appreciate.

A sizeable part of the American workforce has bought at least a part of their education in a unknown country. If you are in that group, one of the main challenges you will face when composing your resume is transferring your education and any experience you may have from another country in a way that shows your qualifications and achievements in a way that is relevant to your American employer.

When it comes to your scholastic achievements, make sure that you know the education system in the US. Familiarize yourself with various levels of college degrees; make sure that you know the difference between trade schools, colleges and universities, as well as the various degrees you can buy at each of these educational facilities. Do not translate your degree directly – make sure that the terminology you are using is appropriated to educational achievements in the US.

I would recommend seeking help from a translating service or from a resume writing service that may have someone on personnel that speaks your language or is familiar with your country and its culture. This will assure that the education and employment information you bought in another country is properly plotted in your resume. Do not make a mistake of exaggerating the spot you have held or the degree you received in another country. Consider the fact that your the makings employer has very limited resources in order to verify the unknown education or employment you list on your resume. This doesn’t mean you have a free pass to make things up; instead, draw together any documentation you may have that shows your achievements. If you have any transcripts or degrees from your school, or any awards from your previous employment, take them to a translating service that will recreate and notarize these ID in English. Make a note on your resume or in your cover letter that you can show such documentation upon employer’s request. Additionally, if English is your second language, under your qualifications make sure to list any additional languages that you converse in fluently. Having a resume free of typos and grammatical errors will indicate to your employer that you have taken the time to learn the language and that you house high emphasis on your interaction skills.

As a best practice, if your resume includes education or work experience you bought in a unknown country, your cover letter must address any concerns that may be brought up by this information. Your employer may have questions on why you left the country where you earlier work, or if you intend to go back after some time (if you came to the United States to further your education, indicate the length of time you are staying). Keep these things in mind – place yourself in a spot of your the makings employer who is reviewing your resume and anticipate any questions they may have about your professional history. Addressing any concerns about your resume ahead of time will assure that you are taken seriously as a certified and credible candidate.