Lessons from Abroad

USE YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER!

Learn how to give your resume and job interviews a competitive edge

Network with professionals in internationally-focused jobs

Discover how you can work, teach, volunteer, or study abroad after graduation

lessonsfromabroad.org

Find us on Facebook LESSONS FROM ABROAD

To learn more, visit www.lessonsfromabroad.org/greater-dc-area 

Key facts:

The Lessons From Abroad Returnee Conference will take place on Saturday, October 1st 2016, hosted at The Event Space in Shaw (641 S Street NW, Washington, DC).

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Meet other recent study abroad returnees from all over the greater Washington, D.C. area

• Hear from dynamic professionals about their experiences abroad

• Learn how to talk about your newly acquired global skills in a job interview

• Discover how you can work or study abroad after graduation

• Network with professionals working in internationally-focused jobs

• Get your resume personally reviewed by career professionals and those with international work experience

This is a great opportunity to network with other students and professionals.  We ask that you dress business casual and bring several copies of your resume. The outline of the conference schedule is listed below to give you an idea of how the conference will be structured.

REGISTRATION

Online registration is available here. The Registration fee, which includes lunch and snack, is only $15.00 for students! You can also check us out on Facebook and Twitter!  

SCHEDULE OF CONFERENCE EVENTS
9:30am-10:00amCheck-in and Resume Critique Registration

10:00am-10:30amWelcome and Introduction Activities

10:30am-11:20amLe Retour Video and Discussion

11:30am-12:30pmConcurrent Sessions

11:30am-4:50pmResume Critiques

12:30pm-1:15pmLunch Group A

1:15pm-2:00pmLunch Group B

12:30pm-2:30pmOpportunities Fair

2:40pm-3:40pmConcurrent Sessions

3:40pm-3:50pmCoffee/Tea Break

3:50pm-4:50pmConcurrent Sessions

4:55pm-5:30pmClosing Remarks