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Resume for an internship abroad: creating a resume that really speaks to recruiters

In Bali, your resume is often the first —and sometimes the only —thing an employer looks at. Here, companies recruit quickly: a vague resume = you're out of the running.

A good resume doesn't guarantee an internship. But a poorly constructed resume can close doors.

⏱️10 seconds
Your resume should be scannable, not decipherable.
🎯1 targeted position
One resume = one role (Marketing / BizDev / Com)
🧠Visible skills
Tools + evidence + examples (even small ones)
🌍Useful English
Even if the box speaks French at first
👉 Start my application
📌 Most of our candidates are going through their first real job application process. We guide you to be clear, concise, and credible.
⏱️ Quick test

Your recruiter should understand this in 10 seconds.

🎯Targeted position
Marketing / BizDev / Com (not “versatile”)
🧩Skills
3–6 concrete skills + related tools
🧪Evidence
2–3 examples (projects/internships/associations)
🕒Timing
Start date + duration + pace
🌍Language
An English version would be a great help.
✅Readability
1 page, well-spaced, bullet points, no long blocks of text
If any of this information isn't obvious, your resume isn't doing its job—and the recruiter will move on to the next one.
🎯 Targeting

One resume = one targeted position (otherwise you become "vague")

The classic mistake: creating a "one-size-fits-all" resume. It doesn't work. If you're applying for a marketing position, your resume should scream "marketing." The same goes for business development or communications.

A recruiter shouldn't have to guess. They should understand.

📣Marketing
Content, social media, ads, analytics, SEO, tools (Canva / Meta Ads / GA)
🤝Business Development
Prospecting, CRM, qualification, partnerships, pipeline tracking (HubSpot / Notion / Sheets)
🗣️Communication
Brand, copywriting, PR, events, community, storytelling (copywriting/press/ops)
Tip: create three variations (Marketing/BizDev/Com). You change 20% of the content, but you multiply your chances.
🧱 Template

The simple (and effective) template for an international internship resume

1️⃣Header
Name + target role + city + email + WhatsApp + LinkedIn/Portfolio
2️⃣Summary (3 lines)
Who you are + what you can do + what you are looking for
3️⃣Skills
6–12 skills (hard) + tools. Visible, not hidden at the bottom
4️⃣Experiences / Projects
2–5 items max, bullet points + results/impact
5️⃣Education
School + degree + dates. (no need for a novel)
6️⃣Languages + info
English (actual level) + availability + duration + start date
Golden rule: 1 page. If you want to add something, replace something else. Don't just pile things on.
🧠 Relevance

Not all experiences are useful for your resume (and that's okay)

Let's be very clear: if you are applying for a position in Marketing/BizDev/Communication, certain types of experience (waiter, cashier, etc.) will not help the recruiter choose you.

This is not a judgment. It is a matter of relevance.

✅School projects
Market research, campaign, content, prospecting, strategy
✅Associative
Student union, events, communications, partnerships, social media
✅Freelance / personal
TikTok, Instagram, editing, small business, newsletter, website
⚠️Food jobs
Only keep it if you demonstrate a useful skill (organization, sales, operations).
🎯Simple rule
If it doesn't help you get hired for this position, it's out or it gets cut back.
📌Focus
2–5 experiments max, but well explained, with evidence
You are a student: the company knows this. It is primarily looking for logic, skills, and potential.
🧩 Skills

Stop hiding your skills: that's what recruiters want to see.

Many students list their skills in small print at the bottom of their resume. Bad idea: in Bali, recruiters want to understand what you can do, quickly.

Simple rule: one skill = one piece of evidence (project, association, assignment, content, result).

📹Content creation
Canva / CapCut / Premiere · 10–30 posts/videos produced
📈Ads & performance
Meta Ads / GA · Tracked KPIs (CTR, CPA, leads)
🔎SEO / search
Keyword research, page structure, basic optimization
☎️Prospecting
Cold email/DM, script, CRM follow-up, reminders
🤝Partnerships
Identification, approach, simple negotiation, follow-up
✍️Writing
Emails, landing pages, captions, storytelling (FR/EN)
Even if you are self-taught: it doesn't matter. What we want is clarity + proof.
✅ Next step

Want an internship in Bali? We simplify the entire process.

We don't just "submit" your application. We help you present a clear, solid profile that is easy for local recruiters to read.

If this is your first real process, that's normal. We're here to help you avoid silly mistakes (and save you time).

👉 Start my application Tips for preparing for the job interview
📌 You can add your resume in French, but remember to prepare an English version: it is often essential in everyday life.

Have a question before applying?

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