Post on 28-Dec-2015
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for International Educated Professionals
Presented
by
Jaime Roche
February 2004
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for International Educated Professionals
Creative and aggressive networking
Realistic, but optimistic
Confident and cheerful
Open and flexible
Patient and persistent
Create the right image/resume
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for International Educated Professionals
Creative Networking
– Volunteer activities
– Join clubs, associations, churches, gyms, libraries, etc
– Schools, colleges, universities, children sports
– Friends, friends of friends
– Relatives
Anybody can lead to or be a potential employer
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for International Educated Professionals
Prepare for the interview
– Know yourself and resume upside down
– Practice interview
– Know the company
– Go over potential questions and prepare answers
– Have ready success stories
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for International Educated Professionals
During and after the interview
– Smile, smile and keep smiling
– Interview starts outside the building
– First impression is key
– Follow dress code and basic behaviors
– Always positive
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for International Educated Professionals
During and after the interview
– Tell them what they want to hear
– Never talk bad about past employers
– Give short and concise answers
– Always leave door open to follow-up/next steps
– Send thank you letter
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for International Educated Professionals
Once you enter the system
– Prove who you are and your capabilities
– Network inside and outside
– Help other immigrants enter the system
Thanks…..
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