International Student Workshop Overview Work Authorization Resume and

International Student Workshop

Overview • Work Authorization • Resume and Interview • Soft Skills -Networking -Culture

Work Authorization

CPT, OPT and H 1 B • CPT – Internship • OPT – Full-time • H 1 B – If you are lucky! 24 months

Application Process • CPT: http: //internationalcenter. umich. edu/immig/fvisa/f_cpt. html • OPT: https: //internationalcenter. umich. edu/students/f 1 -students/opt

CPT Eligibility Criteria 1. Have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year (i. e. two full consecutive terms) 2. Be in lawful F-1 status 3. Have U-M approved health insurance 4. Have a job offer 5. Not be enrolled in an intensive English language training program

CPT Apply as early as you get the job offer! I-center walk-in appointment!

CPT Documentation Needed to Apply 1. 2. 3. 4. CPT Authorization Request Form CPT Online Workshop Completion Email Academic/Faculty Advisor Recommendation Form Detailed training description from your company/employer(optional) 5. Photocopy of your current I-20 6. Photocopy of paper I-94 7. Unofficial transcript from Wolverine Access showing CPT course enrollment

OPT Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for OPT, the student must: 1. Be in legal F-1 immigration status 2. Be a full-time student for at least one academic year 3. Have U-M approved health insurance

If you are applying for positions posting on Handshake, please read carefully. It is very likely that you will find the answer for the H-1 B sponsorship question, but they are not correct sometimes. Please visit the company site and reach out to SAM Board/recruiter for sponsorship question.

Handshake

Handshake Available for international students:

Common Questions on Website • Are you legally eligible to work in the US? • Will you require sponsorship for H 1 B in the future?

1. Do not be discouraged, there are many companies that sponsor 2. Come to Actuarial Career Fair It never hurts to apply for any position!

Sponsor Company List: EMC Insurance Cigna Munich RE (Life) Deloitte Pw. C EY Swiss Re Aon Mutual of Omaha CUNA Mutual Group New York Life Voya Principal Financial Group

Resume and Interview

Resume ● Format ○ ACR format ○ Start with a strong verb ○ SAM website: https: //sam. math. lsa. umich. edu/sample-resume/ ● How to build on International Experiences? ○ Focus on Skills: Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Programming, Leadership Skills and how to use them to accomplish your projects ○ Fun experiences: soccer coach, captain of basketball team, taking care of pandas, etc. (not necessarily fun to you, but must be fun to American recruiters)

Resume • Walk through template • Pay attention to grammar/wording • Get your resume reviewed at Resume OHs – Today 6 PM-9 PM EH Altrium

Interview • Questions related to your international background – Tell me about yourself? – Why do you want to study in the U. S. ? – What’s the difference between U. S. market and XX’s market? • Confidence is important in American culture – Show passion – Firm handshake, good eye contact and interaction

Practice time! Why do you want to study in the U. S. ?

Soft Skills

Soft Skills • Networking • Culture

Networking Career Fair Company events Linkedin Prepare an elevator pitch Know more about the company/industry Make connections with Michigan Alumni

Culture • • • Sports (Football, Baseball, etc. ) Volunteer Traveling Bar Fashion Be American and Be Yourself!

Contact Information • Zhendong Chen zhendong@umich. edu • Yuan (Vera) Shi yuanshi@umich. edu