How I Got Hired: Web and Tech Project Manager, SAI Programs
International Education Management graduate Robin Riebman shares how her coursework and connections with classmates helped her launch a career in international education.
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Beyond Study Abroad—International Education Careers: Online Discussion Recording
| by Grace O’Dell
Despite challenges in international travel, there is still significant demand for international education professionals. The opportunities are not just in study abroad but also in technology, philanthropy, diplomacy, and more. Join Grace O’Dell (International Education Management career and academic advisor) for an exploration of the depth and breadth of international education careers.
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How I Got Hired: English and Social Studies Teacher, International School of Choueifat
| by Mary Njeri Njuguna MATESOL '20
“Tap deeply into the long-standing MIIS alumni network, as well as professors and advisors,” advises Mary Njeri Njuguna MATESOL ’20 as she reflects on how she got her role as an English and social studies teacher at an international school in Egypt.
International Development Careers for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
| by Jessie Raymond
In a May podcast, Middlebury Institute career advisor and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) Scott Webb MPA ’07 shared tips for RPCVs looking to break into the field of international development.
Up to the Test: Passing the United Nations Exams for Interpreters
| by Matthew Jennings
How recent Middlebury Institute graduate Gustavo Mercado MACI ’19 passed one of the United Nation’s most difficult interpretation examinations.
How I Got Hired: Program Director, Read to Me Project
I highly recommend informational interviews—not only do they help expand your network, but they are also a great way to practice interviewing. Take courses that offer you practical skills and experience, and take the time to work on your language skills.
Upgrade Your Localization Career: Online Discussion Recording
| by Winnie Heh, Max Troyer, Lijun Gu, Serena Rapp, and Devin Lueddeke
Do you want to move into project management or team management in the language services industry? Are you already working in localization but you want to level up your technical skills and business acumen to deliver tangible results for your organization, setting up your next promotion?
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How I Got Hired: Associate, BSR (Business for Social Responsibility)
| by Cameron Steagall MAIEP ’20
Working on specific, tailored projects in courses was helpful in building a portfolio to share with potential employers. It was also helpful to participate in immersive learning experiences.