While many of the tips and strategies for conducting an internship and job search presented in Chapter 4 are relevant for all job and internship seekers, international students may face some additional challenges.
Many employers conduct interviews by telephone or by video conferencing. People often feel more nervous and awkward in these types of interviews, but there are some tips that will help you succeed in these interviews.
Social and career networking sites are critical tools for job/internship seekers and employers. Today it is imperative that you boost your social networking skills and the amount of time you spend on online networks.
Graduate students are often uncertain whether a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is most appropriate for their needs. In some cases, both may be necessary, depending upon your professional objective.
Preparing for the internship and job search is a process that begins early in your college career. Use this section as a resource for building and promoting your experience. Here’s how to get started
Exploring careers from a professional’s first-hand perspective is a valuable way to learn if a particular career is an option for you. Informational interviews are often underutilized opportunities to hear “real talk” about careers and to possibly expand your professional network.