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September 10, 2024
Handshake for International Students
This webinar overviews the University Career Center's Handshake system, emphasizing handy tools and features for international students. Handshake is a career management platform for UMD students and Alumni.
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September 12, 2024
Explore Study Abroad Opportunities for College of Information Students
Are you a student in the College of Information eager to broaden your horizons and gain global experience?
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September 13, 2024
Networking: LinkedIn, Terrapins Connect & More
This session will review the best US networking strategies for international students and discuss leveraging LinkedIn, UMD—Terrapins Connect, and other strategies.
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October 1, 2024
Gilman Writing Workshop
Calling all students applying for the Gilman Scholarship!
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October 4, 2024
Job Search Strategies: Advice from a Former Recruiter
Are you interested in hearing how H-1B sponsorship happens from the inside? Dan Beaudry, former head of campus recruitment at Monster.com, shares the potent job search system many international students use to find US employment opportunities.
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October 11, 2024
Tell Your Story as an International Doctoral Student/Scholar
In professional conversations (interviews or networking), you often get this question, “tell me about yourself.” In fact, most people trip over this question, but you can open up possibilities if you practice the storytelling technique.
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October 22, 2024
Strategies for Tailoring Your Professional Profile and Application (International Students/Scholars)
Landing a job in today's competitive market can be challenging, but understanding job descriptions is crucial to success. This session will apply insights from Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology to help you decode the language used in job postings.
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November 4, 2024
Off-Campus Internships for F-1 Students
This session, led by an International Student Advisor, will assist International Students in applying for work authorization, or CPT. This authorization allows F-1 students wishing to participate in an off-campus training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum.
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November 19, 2024
Global Advantage: Leveraging LinkedIn for Global Connections
Discover how to transform your LinkedIn profile into a powerful tool for global networking at our workshop, "Global Advantage: Leveraging LinkedIn for Global Connections." Learn expert tips on maximizing your profile's impact and strategically building connections that can open doors to career op
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December 4, 2024
Interviewing Tips for International Students/Scholars
This workshop is designed to help international students and scholars navigate the unique challenges of job interviews. The session will cover cultural differences, effective communication strategies, and common questions to expect.
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