Web site gives students tips for going global

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is helping students prepare to reach out to a global community.

Tuesday, Career Services held a presentation introducing students to the Going Global Web site and other resources.

"Some students think that going global only means studying abroad, and that is not the case," said Christine Timm, associate director of Career Services.

During the presentation, Anh Le, a graduate assistant for Career Services, gave some general tips on how to go global.

"A lot of companies would prefer someone with a global experience," she said.

Le explained that "going global is an incremental process, and employers don't immediately send new employees to represent their organization or company globally."

She then gave the audience tips on how to gain international experience on campus, off campus, while studying abroad and after graduation.

"Most of the time, you have to create your own opportunities," Le said.

Timm also demonstrated how to use a Web site called Going Global, which is designed to help share information about global experiences, she said, as well as offer different resources.

"We think that this program will present new opportunities (for students)," she said.

Going Global not only gives students an international perspective but also helps students hone basic job hunting skills as well as gain job experience, according to Timm.

Students can learn more about Going Global through Husker Hire Link.

"I learned a lot more about Husker Hire Link," said Tessa Alber, a senior international business administration major. "I didn't know about all of those resources."

She said she'll definitely check out some of the resources shown during the presentation.

Going Global can also help students search for careers and internships outside of the United States, as well as provide helpful application tips.

For example, a resume in a different country might require the applicant's age and height, which is something not seen in the United States.

"The more globally aware the students are, the more likely they'll have successful careers," she said.

For those who missed the presentation, it will be repeated Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Nebraska Union.

kimbuckley@dailynebraskan.com