[ID:0253]Here are a few important career-building strategies to ensure that your internship experience will help you improve your long-term international job prospects. The overall objective is to score as many points as possible, thus building experience for your resume prior to graduating with a master's degree.

Just because you have landed an internship, doesn't mean you should stop being pragmatic and entrepreneurial. There are many ways to turn your internship into real career potential.

Don't be overwhelmed, adhering to just a few of the suggestions below will put you in a much better position to land a paying international job once you graduate:

• Be bold in your job hunting tactics: Most entry-level job offers are found through the back door. Keep your eyes open for any potential jobs and take quick action on them when they arise.
• Be curious during your internship: Make friends in other departments and organizations. Make networking contacts and attend every conference and meeting outside of your...