How to Start a New Career with a TOEFL

Introduction

Foreign-born students attending attending American universities need to accrue as many tools as they can to assure success. The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, can help a student prove his or her ability to speak and understand English. A graduate can retain these test scores when applying for work to overcome any doubts an employer may have about a student's abilities. Read on to learn more.

Steps

1 Step One

Prepare for the TOEFL before you take it. A high score can bode well for entrance to a university of your choice as well as on a job interview.

2 Step Two

Visit the TOEFL website at ets.org to learn all that is required of test takers and how best to succeed.

3 Step Three

Take as many practice tests as you can afford, using the results to increase your proficiency in areas that are weak.

4 Step Four

Request a copy of the test and the results to use on your resume. The TOEFL is not always kept as a part of your transcripts.

5 Step Five

Educate employers about the test. Overcome objections to your abilities to speak English well with the proper documentation provided by a recognized and respected test.

Tips & Warnings

• Eat well before the test. Your concentration and alertness will be increased with a high protein meal.
• Get plenty of sleep the night before the test. Cramming can leave you more exhausted and less prepared than you might think.
• Relax. Repeat positive affirmations to yourself such as, "I am well-prepared," or "I will do well on the test." Worry only feeds stress which interferes with success.