278 Millennium Student
Center
314-516-5111
[email protected]
careers.umsl.edu
Career Resources for
International Students
UMSL | Career Services
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About UMSL Career Services
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Career Services assists students and recent
graduates with planning, creating,
implementing, and evaluating career
development and job search strategies.
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We work with students and graduates from
all majors & degree programs.
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We can help you:
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Make sense of the American internship & job search
process.
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Prepare materials, including an American style
resume & cover letter.
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Get ready for interviews and follow up.
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Find and apply for internship & job postings.
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Appointments encouraged; walk in hours Monday –
Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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Job Searching in the United States
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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.
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We have many sample resumes on our webpage,
http://careers.umsl.edu.
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Job Searching in the United States
Interviewing in the U.S. may also differ
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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.
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Nonverbal communication is important—firm handshake, eye contact.
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Job seekers in the United States also use many methods of finding a
job.
Networking
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Common advice for finding a job in the U.S.: “most jobs
are found through networking.”
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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.
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Networking at a Career Fair
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UMSL Internship & Job Fair: Friday, September 23,
2016, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mark Twain Building
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What is the purpose of a career fair?
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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.
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Networking at a Career Fair
What to Expect at the Fair
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What to Expect at a Career Fair
A busy day:
Over 100 organizations.
Several hundred job seekers.
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Company representatives stand or
sit at tables arranged in rows.
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Check in at the front of the building
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Will receive a map.
Find employers of interest, talk with employers of lesser
interest first to gain a sense of what to expect.
What NOT to Expect at a Career Fair
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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.
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The value of the fair is in the personal connection, learning
something you can’t find out online.
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Research for the Career Fair
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Research employers; use resources such as:
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The organization’s web site.
Going Global (on the Career Services website).
www.myvisajobs.com.
Can the employer hire international students?
Research yourself.
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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?
What You’ll Need for a Career Fair
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A Resume
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Many ways Career Services can help you get your resume
ready, including Resume Reviews in the Nosh
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September 14, 15, 19 & 20 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Nosh
Bring more copies than you think you will need
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Dress Professionally
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Bring a portfolio
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Talking to Employers at a Career Fair
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A Quick Conversation
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Expect to spend 2 to 5 minutes per employer
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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?
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Talking to Employers at a Career Fair
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Breaking down the introduction:
Greeting:
Hello, my name is Julio Chavez.
Julio Chavez
BSBA, Marketing
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?
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Talking to Employers at a Career Fair
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Closing the conversation: Before leaving, ask for a
business card and the best way to follow up with them
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If do not have a business card, write down their contact information
What if the employer is not able to hire international students?
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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?
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Consider the best time to do so.
What if the employer cannot hire international students?
Online Resources
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Available on our website: http://careers.umsl.edu
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Click on “Current Students”
Topics Include:
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Career Exploration
Job Search Tips
Labor Market/Salary
Information
Job/Internship Leads
Diversity & Careers
Going Global
Going Global
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Professional advice and employment information for
over 28 countries and 40 US cities.
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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
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Additional Going Global Information
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Going Global is a free resource. You must create your
account while on the UMSL campus.
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After you have created an account, you may access
Going Global on & off campus.
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Every 6 months you will be prompted to renew your
account, regardless of how often you use Going Global.
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Off-Campus Internships & Jobs
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UMSLCareerKey
 Online job and internship database.
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For degree-seeking students from all
majors/academic areas.
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Go to http://careers.umsl.edu to activate your
account.
 All you need is your student id number.
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On-Campus Jobs
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Visit studentjobs.umsl.edu
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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.
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Career Services Events
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UMSL Internship & Job Fair
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Friday, September 23, 2016
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Register online at http://careers.umsl.edu for FREE admission and additional information
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
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Etiquette Luncheon: Wednesday, November 2
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Employer & Special Events
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Scheduled throughout the semester
Workshops
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Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills
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Visit http://careers.umsl.edu for details!
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Contact Career Services
278 Millennium Student Center
314-516-5111
[email protected]
http://careers.umsl.edu
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