1. Job Search Tools for International Students

2. Résumé/Cover Letter Rights/Responsibilities for Employers Job knowledge/skills Education Your Job and Internship Search! Rights/Responsibilities for Yourself

3. What are your concerns?

4. Expectations in U.S.Possible Conflicting Values of Another Culture Self PromotionAssertiveness, openly discussing Accomplishments; Follow‐up with employers (telephone inquiries, thank you notes, etc.) Unless presented as part of a group activity, citing achieved goals, accomplishments and skills is viewed as boastful, self‐serving, and too individualistic Individual responsibility in finding employment Use of a wide variety of resources in identifying jobs (e.g. social networking resources, friends, family, contacts, associations, career services, academic mentors, etc.) Jobs are found for the individual by government, school or family Directness in communication Open and direct responses to questions; Eye contact with interviewer, relaxed posture; Discussion of salary and benefits only when initiated by interviewer or at time of job offer; Candidate asks questions about the job at the end of the interview Eye contact, especially with persons of higher status (e.g., employer/interviewer), is disrespectful ; Asking open‐ended questions about the job may be seen as rude and inappropriately direct (Edited from Source: “International Students and the Job Search.” Goodman, A.P., J.A. Hartt, M.K. Pennington and K.P. Terrell Journal of Career Planning & Employment, Summer 1988).

5. Expectations in U.S.Possible Conflicting Values of Another Culture PunctualityArrive 5 to10 minutes before appointment Personal relationships are more than time. Anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours lateness from agreed meeting time is not insulting. Effective letters of application and resumes Error‐free, generally one page, concise and attractive outline of relevant experience, skills, accomplishments and academic credentials ; Personalized to reflect each individual’s strengths and capabilities Resumes are a detailed chronology of academic and formal work experiences and not a tool for self‐promotion; Often contain personal information about family, marital status, a photo, parent’s occupation, etc. Individual equality Race, sex, and age are legally not supposed to affect the interview process ; Politeness and respect are shown to all employees a candidate meets, whether receptionist or CEO Attitudes on gender, race, and other individual characteristics and how they impact hiring decisions vary from culture to culture Knowledge of organization Obtain as much information as possible about the company; Demonstrate awareness of organization in letter of application and during interview Research about organization may indicate excessive and undesirable initiative or independence

6. GoinGlobal Access via Panther Career NetPanther Career Net Log in to Panther Career Net with your Campus ID and password Under the Online Tools & Assessments menu, select GoinGlobal View list of companies that have submitted H1B visa applications for the most recent 3 months for which records are available Search by city, state or across the United States Work with a career counselor to research companies and find opportunities

7. H-1B Employer Database

8. City Guide - Atlanta Job Search Resources Industry and Employment Trends Top Companies H-1B Visa Companies Professional and Social Networking Groups Chambers of Commerce Telephone Directories Work Permits and Visas Résumé/CV Guidelines Interviewing Advice Cultural Advice

9. Name & Contact Info Name in large font (14-20pt) Current/Permanent Address Professional Email LinkedIn or other online professional site

10. Education Make sure headers stand out and help organize information Spell out degree Expected graduation date Awards, Honors Relevant Coursework

11. Skills Make sure all skills are relevant to job Specialized programs, tools, knowledge, etc. Spell out acronyms

12. Experience List in reverse chronological order Include Employer, Location, Role, Dates Lead with action verb in correct tense and give detailed description highlighting skills and responsibilities Quantify information when possible (use $ and #)

13. Other Relevant Skills & Activities Relevant skills that are important, but not highly specialized Include organization, roles, and dates Brief description (optional)

14. This is a formal document; include header, date sending, recipient contact info, and address recipient as Ms. or Mr. 1 st ¶: Briefly introduce yourself and state what you are applying to. Add a short “thesis statement” at the end of this paragraph.

15. 2 nd ¶: This is your sales pitch. Highlight your experience as it relates to items that are listed in the job description. DO NOT restate your résumé here, but state why your experience and skills would be an asset for the company. Consider mentioning mission and values to address company fit. 3 rd ¶: Restate your interest in the job and lay out plans for following up. Will you contact the employer or will you let the employer contact you?

16. Interview Etiquette Before Research organization and practice answering questions Dress appropriately (suit for men and women) Wait to be called in to interview When meeting someone… Rise if you are seated Smile and extend your hand Repeat the other person’s name in your greeting Have a good, strong handshake Let’s Practice!

17. Interview Attire: What am I supposed to wear?

18. Interview Etiquette During Be confident in marketing your abilities! Give examples of your experience and qualifications Ask questions about employer to demonstrate interest Sample questions: Why are you interested in this position? Why did you apply for this position? Can you tell me about yourself? Show me what’s important on your résumé. What are your goals for the next 3, 5 or 10 years? What are your greatest strengths? What accomplishment are you most proud of?

19. Time to Practice! Select a partner and take 1-2 minutes to ask each other: “Tell me about yourself” EducationExperienceGoals How related to position

20. Types of Interview Questions Basic Information, experiences, background Behavior based Telling a story, using past behavior to predict future Critical thinking Seeing how you think, i.e. “How many golf balls could fit into an Olympic sized swimming pool?” Stress Used to assess composure, how you handle stressful situations

21. Legal Questions An interviewer may legally ask: Are you authorized to work in the U.S.? Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.? Do you have a work permit for the U.S.? Are you a U.S. citizen? (but only if position requires citizenship) “Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?” Usually it is not necessary to list your visa status on your résumé If the employer doesn’t discuss your work eligibility during the first round interview, consider mentioning it during the second round. Don’t wait until a job offer has been made.

22. Illegal Questions

23. After the Interview Offer a firm handshake Ask for business card Follow up with thank you note within 24 hours Take notes on how you performed

24. Questions & Discussion

25. Contact Us University Career Services Student Center West, Room 270 Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. 404-413-1820 Résumania Walk-in résumé assistance Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. How We Can Help! Job/Internship search Specific international considerations in your search Résumé/CV/Cover letter review Interview etiquette and employer contact (Mock Interview) How We Can Help! Job/Internship search Specific international considerations in your search Résumé/CV/Cover letter review Interview etiquette and employer contact (Mock Interview)