International Student Workshop

Overview Work Authorization Resume and Interview Soft Skills -Networking -Culture

Work Authorization

CPT, OPT and H1B CPT – Internship OPT – Full-time H1B – If you are lucky! 24 months

Application Process CPT: OPT: http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/immig/fvisa/f_cpt.html OPT: https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/students/f1-students/opt

CPT Eligibility Criteria Have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year (i.e. two full consecutive terms) Be in lawful F-1 status Have U-M approved health insurance Have a job offer Not be enrolled in an intensive English language training program

CPT Apply as early as you get the job offer! I-center walk-in appointment!

CPT Documentation Needed to Apply CPT Authorization Request Form CPT Online Workshop Completion Email Academic/Faculty Advisor Recommendation Form Detailed training description from your company/employer(optional) Photocopy of your current I-20 Photocopy of paper I-94 Unofficial transcript from Wolverine Access showing CPT course enrollment

OPT Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for OPT, the student must: Be in legal F-1 immigration status Be a full-time student for at least one academic year Have U-M approved health insurance

If you are applying for positions posting on Handshake, please read carefully. It is very likely that you will find the answer for the H-1B sponsorship question, but they are not correct sometimes. Please visit the company site and reach out to SAM Board/recruiter for sponsorship question.

Handshake

Handshake Available for international students:

Common Questions on Website Are you legally eligible to work in the US? Will you require sponsorship for H1B in the future?

Do not be discouraged, there are many companies that sponsor Come to Actuarial Career Fair It never hurts to apply for any position!

Sponsor Company List: EMC Insurance Cigna Munich RE (Life) Deloitte PwC EY Swiss Re Aon Mutual of Omaha CUNA Mutual Group New York Life Voya Principal Financial Group Nabil edit: I have removed American Family from this list. Their handshake listing is incorrect: they do NOT sponsor. I have emailed them about correcting this issue.

Resume and Interview

Resume Format How to build on International Experiences? ACR format Start with a strong verb SAM website: https://sam.math.lsa.umich.edu/sample-resume/ How to build on International Experiences? Focus on Skills: Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Programming, Leadership Skills and how to use them to accomplish your projects Fun experiences: soccer coach, captain of basketball team, taking care of pandas, etc. (not necessarily fun to you, but must be fun to American recruiters)

Resume Walk through template Pay attention to grammar/wording Get your resume reviewed at Resume OHs Today 6PM-9PM EH Altrium If you have trouble with sentences...come to OHs.

Interview Questions related to your international background Tell me about yourself? Why do you want to study in the U.S.? What’s the difference between U.S. market and XX’s market? Confidence is important in American culture Show passion Firm handshake, good eye contact and interaction

Practice time! Why do you want to study in the U.S.?

Soft Skills

Soft Skills Networking Culture

Networking Career Fair Company events Linkedin Prepare an elevator pitch Company events Know more about the company/industry Linkedin Make connections with Michigan Alumni Change the format to be more engaging

Culture Sports (Football, Baseball, etc.) Volunteer Traveling Bar Fashion Be American and Be Yourself! Talk in a American way Why do you want to work in the U.S.market Refer to Personality part in elevator pitch Talk in an american way

Contact Information Zhendong Chen zhendong@umich.edu Yuan (Vera) Shi yuanshi@umich.edu