Join the ICAway community, please visit https://www.icaway.com/ In this episode of Career Guide for International Students, we are thrilled to welcome Shiyun Ye, an inspiring ICAway member, as she takes us through her incredible journey from China to the United States. Shiyun shares how she overcame financial challenges, managed multiple jobs, and navigated career setbacks—such as job offer cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. With stories of resilience, adaptability, and strategic...

💡 Tune in as Karin Fischer shares insights on bridging gaps between campus partners, supporting international students, and the importance of early engagement and collaboration across campus offices. 📺 Watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify! 🌐 Visit our website at http://www.ICAway.com 🔗 Follow Karin Fischer's work through the Latitudes Newsletter and stay connected with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-fischer-0038ba5. In this episode of the...

💡 Tune in to hear about the philosophy of "compassionate compliance," the importance of collaboration across campus offices, and tips for navigating the complexities of F-1 visa regulations. 📺 Watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify! 🌐 Visit our website at www.ICAway.com 🔗 Learn more about Josh Schoonover's work at Ask a DSO 📸 Follow Kayla O'Donnell's work on Instagram at @ualbanyisss --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icaway/support

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of  the 'Career Guide for International Students' Podcast, brought to you by ICAway! I’m your host, Kwan Segal. In today's episode, we delve into the art of cross-cultural networking and unveil the secrets to landing a job as an international student in the US! Our special guest is Betsy Cohen, Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project of the World Trade Center-St. Louis. Betsy is a renowned advocate for international student and immigrant careers,...

Join us as we delve into strategies to combat the demographic cliff in higher education with special guest Esther Benjamin, CEO of World Education Services (WES). 🌍💼 Listen in as we explore insights for international students and institutions, discuss employability, affordability, and advocacy, and hear Esther's personal journey as an international student turned global executive. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the future of international education! --- Send in a voice...

Join our host, Kwan Segal, and special guest Attorney Art Serratelli from Serratelli Mijal PLLC as they unravel the USCIS Announcement on Strengthened Integrity Measures for the H-1B Program in the FY 2025 H-1B cap lottery season. 🎤✨ 🔍 Discover the latest insights into the H-1B process, USCIS final rules, and how these changes impact international students. Art dives deep into key dates for the FY 2025 H-1B Lottery Registration and shares essential advice for a fair chance at selection....

This episode features an insightful conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA. 🌍 Join the discussion on Dr. Aw's remarkable journey from international student to a leader in education. 📚 Gain valuable insights on change, networking, and staying informed in the dynamic world of international education. 🌟 Plus, Dr. Aw shares advice for international students pursuing careers in the U.S. 🌐 Begin your journey by getting help finding jobs today at icaway.com! Don't miss...

To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/ 🎙️ Welcome to the Season Three opener of "A Career Guide for International Students" podcast, presented by ICAway! 🌐 Join your host, Kwan Segal, as we dive into the dynamic landscape of 2024 with our special guest, former CEO of BMW Group Financial Services Asia Pacific, Alan Crooks. In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of adaptability in navigating global careers, discussing cultural adjustment, the...

To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/ In this special episode, join us for a heartfelt farewell to the year 2023 as we celebrate the resilience and strength discovered through genuine connections in the world of solopreneurship. Our guests, Nannapat Sage and Meenakshi Iyer, share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, proving that a strong support system is more than just essential—it's transformative. --- Support this podcast:...

To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/ Join us on the ICAway Podcast for insights on landing CPT, OPT, and H-1B jobs as an international student. 🎙️ Hosted by Kwan Segal, today's guest, Martha Sidhu, a manager at KPMG, shares wisdom on embracing cultural add in the workplace. 🌍 Learn how to highlight your uniqueness and make a meaningful contribution! TIMESTAMPS: 02:10 - 04:55: Discussion about cultural fit vs. cultural add. 04:55 - 10:15:...

To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/ Join us as we delve into crucial internship insights with our guest, June Huynh. Get ready to ace your internship search! 🔎🎓 #CareerGuide #InternshipTips #internationalstudents TIMESTAMPS: 🔹 0:00 Introduction 🔹 0:23 Idea #1: Host a Q&A session 🔹 0:43 Question 1: When does the summer internship recruitment typically begin for companies in the Fortune 500? 🔹 1:28 Question 2: What are the reasons and...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ I've been getting a bunch of requests from new international grads who are on the hunt for jobs in this tough economy. And guess what else? Their OPT is about to start! So, I wanna share four cool strategies with you that can actually stop the OPT unemployment allowance clock. If you just graduated and your OPT is about to start! You have only 90 days after your OPT starts to find a job...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ I just received a message from an international student whose OPT will begin in less than a month and have only 90 days of unemployment to stay in the U.S.  The student asked if I could help them because they've applied to multiple job postings online but haven't received any interview invitations. The student is feeling discouraged due to news of layoffs and hiring freezes, and they...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ I received an email from an F-1 international student whom I had been mentoring, and my heart sank as soon as I read the subject line: "Didn't get selected for H-1B." I could feel their disappointment and frustration. They had been hoping to stay in the US and work at their dream job, but now that opportunity seemed to have slipped away. I reminded them that they still had their STEM OPT...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ Are you looking for the best way to get noticed at career fairs? Attending a career fair can be an exciting opportunity for international students to make connections and find potential employers. But it can also be daunting if you don’t know what questions are appropriate to ask. In this podcast, I will discuss the right questions to ask and the ones that should be avoided when attending...

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To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ Summer internships can be a great way for international students to gain valuable work experience, build their professional networks, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry they are interested in. Not only do internships provide hands-on experience, they can also help you determine if a particular career or industry is the right fit for you. This is especially important for...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ In this episode, I want to kill the myth that having a good GPA guarantees a job offer, and I'll share some insights into what employers really look for. As an international student, having a high GPA is an outstanding achievement, but it's essential to understand that it's not the only factor employers consider. According to the most recent National Association of Colleges and Employers...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ In this episode, we will be discussing how to effectively use work experience gained outside of the US to secure job opportunities in America. Contrary to popular belief, US employers are interested in more than just work experience gained within the US. I know this firsthand because when I first arrived in the US back in 2014, many people told me that my ten years of work experience in...

In this episode, I’ll talk about finding what work experience matters when applying for jobs in the US. When searching for jobs, it can be very discouraging to see how many job openings require experience - even entry-level positions sometimes ask for 2-3 years of work experience. For international students that are coming over without work experience in the US, or maybe even have no work experience at all, this can feel like an even more intimidating obstacle. If that’s how you feel, here...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ In this episode, I will talk about career branding Career branding is important. It will help you become the right candidate for your dream employer. Good, Legitimate employers who sponsor, will only sponsor you when you can show that you’re the right candidate. I would like to share with you my own experience from when I first moved to the US. I came to the US with an MBA and over 10...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ In this episode, I’ll share with you the right strategy to look for jobs when your 90-day OPT unemployment allowance is running out. One important thing that makes International Students’ job search different from domestic students is work authorization. To be eligible to work after graduation, international students need to apply for their Post-Completion Optional Practical Training or...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ In this episode, I will be discussing the 2023 Job Search Game Plan for F-1 Students (during the Tech Layoff era) The 2022 US job market could be intimidating as many big tech companies went through serious downsizing that led to many employees getting laid off. This is concerning among all international students because those companies were common sponsors of H-1B work visas and green...

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ I grew up in Bangkok, Thailand and when I moved to the U.S. in 2014, I was so excited about starting my new chapter! But after months of job hunting, I became very frustrated and disappointed because it was not easy to land my dream job since I wasn’t born and raised in the US! I didn't know how to market myself! I didn't know how to communicate my brand to American employers. I didn’t...