Description
In this interactive virtual workshop, you will explore the types of skills language learners develop – both the transferable and the technical – and learn strategies for communicating these skills throughout the job/internship application process. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- identify and articulate transferable skills gained through language study, and how these skills relate to U.S. employers’ demands;
- and communicate your language skills in descriptive, concrete language, developing content you can apply to your resumes, cover letters, and the job search process.
Registration
A registration link will be emailed to WISLI students via the weekly events newsletter.
Workshop Facilitator
Lydia Odegard (she/her) serves as the Language Directions Specialist in the Language Institute. In this role, she works to promote and advance language learning opportunities at UW-Madison by collaborating with campus and community partners. Lydia also provides programming and academic and career advising for bi/multilingual students on campus to support them in connecting their language abilities with their personal, academic, and career goals. Lydia holds a BA in Languages & Cultures of Asia and Gender & Women’s studies, and earned her MS in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, with an emphasis on Global Higher Education, from UW-Madison. Lydia brings experience in Hindi language instruction, academic advising, undergraduate admissions, and international education, and speaks Hindi and some Spanish.
Learn More
Visit UW-Madison Languages for additional information for language learners and multilingual students, including career planning resources.
Questions
Please contact wisli@lpo.wisc.edu with questions or an accommodation request.
Co-sponsor
The UW-Madison Language Institute