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International Job Search Resources. Brendan Johnson, Information Assistant for Careers I can direct you towards job search resources I am available for individual consultations. Webpage: http://www.library.drexel.edu/careers Email: blj38@drexel.edu Phone: 215-895-6843.
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Brendan Johnson, Information Assistant for Careers I can direct you towards job search resources I am available for individual consultations. Webpage: http://www.library.drexel.edu/careers Email: blj38@drexel.edu Phone: 215-895-6843 Allow me to introduce myself…
Careers Collection Where: Main floor of Hagerty Library What: Any- and everything career-related When: Whenever the library is open How: Use the library catalog, browse the shelves, or ask a librarian Self-Directed Co-op Search
Career Services Library Assistant Reference Page Where: http://www.library.drexel.edu/careers What: Chat Careers blog Contact info Research guides Workshop schedule and PowerPoint Handouts Self-Directed Co-op Search
Vault Career Insider • Research companies, industries, and professions • Download full PDFs of Vault Career Guides • Get career advice, sample resumes and cover letters, and much more!! Free personal registration is required to access this resource!
D&B Million Dollar Database Find companies only located where you are looking Find companies in specific industries Find the contact information for these companies in your results.
UNIWORLD • Search for American companies abroad, or Foreign countries in the US • Search by industry code, keyword, and location • Create an Excel spreadsheet of your results with domestic and international contact information
Define Your Search What type of job do I want? What industriesam I interested in working in? Where, geographically, do I want to work? Tip: See the Career Exploration Career Guide Beginning The Process… Preparation and Research • Update your CV/resume • Research companies • Research countries • Employment trends, industries • International business etiquette, cultural differences • Visa, work permits • Check out www.state.gov for up-to-date info on countries
Networking: Expanding Your Network • Use LinkedIn
Networking: Expanding Your Network • Join a professional association • Student organizations and chapters • Use the Encyclopedia of Associations! • See if your friends or family have any connections • Stay locally, Network globally with the International Visitors Council
Drexel’s partner programs Work placement organizations Work placement organization directories Jobs on International Co-op page International job listings Networking leads Professional associations Targeting companies directly Job Search Resources Partner programs Self-Directed job search Developed Co-op Opportunities
What Happens Next? I got an interview! Self-Directed job search Be informed- research company beforehand. Try Business & Company Resource Center Practice! Learn phone interview techniques Business etiquette For co-ops: Stay in close contact with your co-op coordinator. You still need to submit the proper paperwork!
Be creative, open-minded, and flexible Use multiple job search strategies! Treat this like an extended research project Some Tips!
International Co-op Team Please call the Steinbright Career Development Center at 215.895.2185. Brendan Johnson, Career Services Library Assistant Email: blj38@drexel.edu Phone: 215-895-6843 Browse his Reference Page: http://www.library.drexel.edu/careers Questions? Come speak with us!