Many international students come from environments where the hiring criteria are objective. If you have good grades, placed in the top 10% of your class, and pass a test an employer gives you when they come to your university, you are likely to receive a job offer. Business school recruitment seems to be VERY different in the U.S. Good grades are not enough and even not that important to some. Instead, many U.S. employers talk about fit, emotional intelligence, soft skills, social skills,..Read more
Have you ever wondered what it is meant to be a strong communicator? Do you ever feel uncomfortable meeting people for the first time? Do you run out of things to say while carrying on conversations? These things have happened to all of us but this crash course in American Social Savvy will give you the tools to feel comfortable every time you meet someone. American employers are always looking for candidates with strong communication skills. You can be a strong communicator and have an..Read more
Think globally, network locally! In this presentation, you’ll learn state-of-the-art tools and strategies for connecting with potential employers, clients, and referral sources, in an American context. Most people won’t be there when you have your shining moments, so it’s through conversation that they learn what you’re good at, what to come to you for, what expertise you bring to the table. Success at networking will depend upon your ability to meld the best of your own..Read more
It is difficult to secure an H1-B job, but it is certainly not impossible. Learn from those who did it. Our panel of successful MBA graduates with H1-B jobs will discuss what they learned during the job search process, why they were successful, and what they would do differently if they had to start the job search process all over again. This panel will also explore the main career areas MBAs are typically interested in, including finance, consulting, and marketing, and provide specific tips on..Read more
It is difficult to secure an H1-B job, but it is certainly not impossible. Learn from those who did it. Our panel of successful MS graduates with H1-B jobs will discuss what they learned during the job search process, why they were successful, and what they would do differently if they had to start the job search process all over again. This panel will also explore the main career areas international students are typically interested in, including finance, consulting, and marketing, and provide..Read more
Experienced and passionate Educator with a consistent track-record of student/client success including international student career development, sales professionals communication training, international researchers public speaking training, business student communication, and soft skills training and English-based reading and writing student training. Persistent and solution-orientation Business Development lead, managing business development and internal projects with 35+ contractors..Read more