Your International Job Search

1. Your International Job Search Presented by: Daisy Larios, Career Services Library Assistant Drexel University Steinbright Career Development Center

2. Allow me to introduce myself… • Daisy Larios, Career Services Library Assistant • I can direct you towards job search resources • I am available for individual consultations. • Webpage: http://www.library.drexel.edu/careers • Email: dl423@drexel.edu • Phone: 215-895-6843 • Why are you here?

3. What we will cover today: Resources available to you The International Job Search Process Your turn!

4. Resources cont’d • Careers Research Guides • Where: From the library website • What: List of librarian-recommended resources on specific career-related topics, including websites, books, and databases • When: Anytime! • How: Demo • Why? Use these guides as starting points for your job/co-op search and at every step of the process.

5. Resources cont’d • Careers Services Library Assistant page • Where: http://www.library.drexel.edu/careers • What: • Contact info • Research guides • Careers blog • Schedule of workshops • Vault Online Career Library

6. The Process It’s not as scary as it sounds, but it does take work. Continue the methods ahead until success is achieved.

7. The Job Search Process For co-ops: Meet with Susan Braun, International Co-op Manager. To make appt: 215-895-2185 • Define your search • Preparation and research • Laying the Groundwork: Networking • Internship placement organizations vs. “independent” search • The Proactive Approach: Targeting Companies • I have a list of potential employers…now what? • Contacting Companies • Cover Letters: Super Important! • Interviews and Offers

8. Define Your Search • Determine your career interests (see Career Exploration research guide) • Conduct informational interviews • Ask yourself: • What type of job do I want? • What industries are I interested in working in? • Where, geographically, do I want to work?

9. Still have no clue?? ArnieKohenand Bill Felty, Career Counselors at the Steinbright Career Development Center To schedule an appointment call (215) 895-2185 • They provide individual consultations and career advice based on career reports generated through aptitude and personality tests

10. FYI: The SCDC has scholarships and stipends available for international co-op for Japan, Crete, Ireland, India, Israel, and Italy. Preparation and Research • Be armed with a 30 second commercial • Do Research • Visa, work permits • Employment trends, industries • International business etiquette, cultural differences • Create your CV/resume

11. Laying the Groundwork: Networking • Networking is the art of building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships • Join a professional association • Student organizations and chapters • Use the Encyclopedia of Associations! • Career Fairs • Employer presentations • Social networking, i.e. LinkedIn

12. International job search Work placement organization An “independent” job search • Provide work placement according to your interests • Often includes housing, on-the-ground support, and assistance with visa or work authorization (varies) • Often unpaid (but not always) • You pay a fee anywhere from $500 to thousands of dollars • Fluency in the native language is usually not expected • You have the opportunity to find a position and company that truly fits what you’re looking for • You will need to figure out housing, visa, and work authorization • Can be unpaid or paid • You do most of the research and work yourself, so there is no fee! • Knowledge and/or fluency in the native language is usually expected

13. Job Search Resources How to find a work placement organization How to find international jobs/companies • Work placement organizations • Work placement organization directories • SCDC services • International job listings • Job listings by country • Leads from your networking • Professional associations • Targeting companies directly

14. The Proactive Approach: Targeting Companies Directly • Step 1: Determine appropriate industry codes • Choose from suggested codes • Use D&B to find a company’s code • Keyword search: http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics • Step 2: Generate a list of potential employers using our electronic company databases • Uniworld • Business & Company Resource Center

15. Green= Action! I have a list of potential employers…now what?? • Research the company website. Look for terms like: Careers, Employment Opportunities, Internships, Staff Directory, Contact Us, Human Resources. • Use multiple job search strategies! • Use your network to identify contacts and potential leads in the company. • Apply for posted positions advertised on the website. • Cold calling- by phone and email. Tip: Use the Calling a Company Phone Script!

16. Contacting Companies • Have a phone strategy- ask to speak to someone in your area of expertise to discuss the possibility of arranging an internship • Don’t discount the value of a phone call (especially long-distance phoning!) • If you get rejected: • “Can I send you my resume and cover letter for you to keep on file just in case something comes up?” • Offer yourself as a fill-in candidate to replace other interns if they drop out last-minute

17. Cover Letters: Super Important! • Two Types of Cover Letters: 1. In response to a job posting: Bridge Job Description Your Resume 2. A general “broadcast” cover letter

18. Interviews and Offers • Be informed- research the company • Databases: • Business & Company Resource Center • Prepare, and practice, practice, practice! (Interviewing Research Guide) • Business etiquette: Don’t forget a thank-you letter and to follow up afterwards. • For co-ops: Stay in close contact with your co-op coordinator. You still need to submit the proper paperwork!

19. Some Tips! • Be Flexible: • Focus on country/region OR • Focus on profession/industry • Use multiple job search strategies! • Treat this like an extended research project. • Start early, stay organized, and be persistent.

20. Questions?