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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