1. Career Resources for International Students 278 Millennium Student Center 314-516-5111 careerservices@umsl.edu careers.umsl.edu UMSL | Career Services 1

2. About UMSL Career Services  Career Services assists students and recent graduates with planning, creating, implementing, and evaluating career development and job search strategies.  We work with students and graduates from all majors & degree programs. 2

3. We can help you:  Make sense of the American internship & job search process.  Prepare materials, including an American style resume & cover letter.  Get ready for interviews and follow up.  Find and apply for internship & job postings.  Appointments encouraged; walk in hours Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. 3

4. Job Searching in the United States  Resumes in the U.S. may be different from CVs in your home country.  Short (one page if possible)  Do not include personal information  Targeted: present information relevant to the position for which you are applying. We have many sample resumes on our webpage, http://careers.umsl.eduhttp://careers.umsl.edu. 4

5. Job Searching in the United States  Interviewing in the U.S. may also differ  You are expected to talk about your accomplishments, show you are familiar with the company, and to persuade the employer that you are the best candidate.  Nonverbal communication is important—firm handshake, eye contact.  Job seekers in the United States also use many methods of finding a job. 5

6. Networking  Common advice for finding a job in the U.S.: “most jobs are found through networking.”  What does networking mean? Some examples:  Participate in student groups, get involved on the UMSL campus.  Join professional organizations.  Attend UMSL Internship & Job Fair and Career Events.  Anywhere where you can have a conversation about your professional goals. 6

7. Networking at a Career Fair  UMSL Internship & Job Fair: Friday, September 23, 2016, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mark Twain Building  What is the purpose of a career fair?  Gain information about employers.  Learn about internship & job opportunities in your major.  Attend the Internship/Job Fair Success Employer Panel on Tuesday, September 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the SGA Chambers for more information. 7

8. Networking at a Career Fair  What to Expect at the Fair 8

9. What to Expect at a Career Fair  A busy day:  Over 100 organizations.  Several hundred job seekers.  Company representatives stand or sit at tables arranged in rows.  Check in at the front of the building  Will receive a map.  Find employers of interest, talk with employers of lesser interest first to gain a sense of what to expect. 9

10. What NOT to Expect at a Career Fair  At a career/job fair, do NOT expect:  A chance to submit applications or resumes.  An interview that day.  Immediate results... Attending a fair is part of a long term process.  The value of the fair is in the personal connection, learning something you can’t find out online. 10

11. Research for the Career Fair  Research employers; use resources such as:  The organization’s web site.  Going Global (on the Career Services website).  www.myvisajobs.com. www.myvisajobs.com  Can the employer hire international students?  Research yourself.  What are you seeking? An internship? Job? In what area?  Know your status... How are you able to work for an employer as an international student? 11

12. What You’ll Need for a Career Fair  A Resume  Many ways Career Services can help you get your resume ready, including Resume Reviews in the Nosh  September 14, 15, 19 & 20 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Nosh  Bring more copies than you think you will need  Dress Professionally  Bring a portfolio 12

13. Talking to Employers at a Career Fair  A Quick Conversation  Expect to spend 2 to 5 minutes per employer  Introduction example: Hello, my name is Julio Chavez. I am working on a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. I am active with several organizations on the UMSL campus and am on the planning committee for the International Business Career Conference. I have helped the IBCC design their website. I am looking for an internship in marketing. Can you tell me more about your organization’s internship opportunities? 13

14. Talking to Employers at a Career Fair  Breaking down the introduction: Greeting: Hello, my name is Julio Chavez. Background: I am working on a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. I am active with several organizations on the UMSL campus and am on the planning committee for the International Business Career Conference. Unique skill: I have helped the IBCC design their website. Posing a question: I am looking for an internship in marketing. Can you tell me more about your organization’s internship opportunities? 14 Julio Chavez BSBA, Marketing

15. Talking to Employers at a Career Fair  Closing the conversation: Before leaving, ask for a business card and the best way to follow up with them  If do not have a business card, write down their contact information  What if the employer is not able to hire international students?  Person attending the career fair does not have control over this policy; now is not the time to discuss it with them.  What about communicating my visa status?  Consider the best time to do so.  What if the employer cannot hire international students? 15

16. Online Resources  Available on our website: http://careers.umsl.eduhttp://careers.umsl.edu  Click on “Current Students”  Topics Include:  Career Exploration  Job Search Tips  Labor Market/Salary Information  Job/Internship Leads  Diversity & Careers  Going Global 16

17. Going Global  Professional advice and employment information for over 28 countries and 40 US cities.  Includes world-wide job/internship listings, industry profiles and country-specific career information. Features:  Work permit and visa regulation details  Cultural and interviewing advice  H1-B Info: list of companies who submitted H1B visa petitions within the past year  Give you a sense of who is able to hire international students 17

18. Additional Going Global Information  Going Global is a free resource. You must create your account while on the UMSL campus.  After you have created an account, you may access Going Global on & off campus.  Every 6 months you will be prompted to renew your account, regardless of how often you use Going Global. 18

19. Off-Campus Internships & Jobs  UMSLCareerKey  Online job and internship database.  For degree-seeking students from all majors/academic areas.  Go to http://careers.umsl.edu to activate your account.http://careers.umsl.edu  All you need is your student id number. 19

20. On-Campus Jobs  Visit studentjobs.umsl.edustudentjobs.umsl.edu  Lists positions open to students, position descriptions and how to apply.  Departments are not required to post student positions through our web site.  Inquire about potential openings with various departments on-campus. 20

21. Career Services Events  UMSL Internship & Job Fair  Friday, September 23, 2016  Register online at http://careers.umsl.edu for FREE admission and additional informationhttp://careers.umsl.edu  Resume Reviews in the Nosh: September 14, 15, 19, 20 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Job Fair Success Employer Panel: Tuesday, September 20, 3:30 p.m., SGA Chambers  Etiquette Luncheon: Wednesday, November 2  Employer & Special Events  Scheduled throughout the semester  Workshops  Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills  Visit http://careers.umsl.edu for details!http://careers.umsl.edu 21

22. Contact Career Services 278 Millennium Student Center 314-516-5111 careerservices@umsl.edu http://careers.umsl.edu LinkedIn: University of Missouri-St. Louis Career Services Group Facebook: UMSL Career Services Twitter: UMSLCareers Pinterest: UMSL Careers 22