ORIENTATION MBA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BPO CAREER SERVICES WELCOME

ORIENTATION MBA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BPO CAREER SERVICES

WELCOME CLASS OF 2000 We Facilitate the Process C. Randall Powell, Ph. D. Assistant Dean, Company Relations and Director of Placement

BPO CAREER SERVICES STAFF Support Team Introduction Allyn Curry Associate Director MBA Corporate Relations Dick Mc. Cracken Associate Director MBA Student Services

GOALS OF THIS MEETING ¶Let’s Get Better Acquainted ·State the Realities ¸Show a Model Job-Search ¹Your Focus and Roundtable Role ºTake Questions

BPO CAREER SERVICES • Allyn Curry, MBA Employer Relations – Job Fairs – Recruiting Employers – Focus and Roundtables – Employer Contacts

BPO CAREER SERVICES • Dick Mc. Cracken, MBA Student Career Services – MBA Professional Development – Individual Counseling – Alumni Resources – MBA Career Services Center

IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • Global Economy • Country Specific Employment Challenges • Employer Attitudes

DEFINITIONS TO KEY TERMS BPO CAREER SERVICES GA MBA Graduate Assistant “F” - Foreign National Not a US Citizen (Work Restrictions) “P” - Permanent Resident No US Work Restrictions “C” - US Citizen No US Work Restrictions BPO Business “Placement” Office Changing Focus

WE WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU • What is Your Home Country? (keep score) • How Many Seek Home Country Employment? • How Many Seek U. S. -Based Employment?

BPO CAREER SERVICES • Graduate Assistants - 4 GA’s, Including International GA – Regular Counter Hours – Send Fax to Employers – Lead Training Sessions – Counsel and Answer Questions

REALITY CHECK: 1998 INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENTS

INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT FACTORS • • • The Talent Pool is Strong. . . But. . . VISA Requirements English as a Second Language Home Country Economics Employer Concerns About Compensation Individual Effort

SEARCH CASE STUDY • Demonstrating a Success Model • Identifying Each Key Step

INTERNATIONAL SEARCH CASE STUDY • Step #1: Take Full Personal Responsibility – Skills & Abilities: Honest Assessment – Dedication: Personal Commitment to Achieve – Adaptation: Adjust to US Culture, Play the Game – Responsibility: Own It

INTERNATIONAL SEARCH CASE STUDY • Step #2: Use Available Resources – Read Career Street Journal (CSJ) – Attend Corporate Presentations – Ask for Help (mentors, faculty, GA’s, BPO) – Practice Your Skills with Others – Access the BPO Career Services Website – Learn Immigration Laws

TAKE RISKS & RECOVER

INTERNATIONAL SEARCH CASE STUDY • Step #3: Recovery – How Many Interviews? – How Many Rejections? (do you have enough? ) – Assess Early Results – Adapt and Make Changes

FOCUS & ROUNDTABLES • Let’s Get Started. . . – Over 100 Corporate Representatives in 2 Days – Career Education & Initial Contacts – Corporate Panels – Meeting Representatives

BPO CAREER SERVICES CAREER FOCUS

BPO CAREER SERVICES ROUNDTABLES

FOCUS & ROUNDTABLES • The Ground Rules for Your Success/Program Success – Attend: – Be Assertive: – Mix: – Develop Leads: Mandatory Ask Great Questions Meet New People Business Cards & Follow-Up

BPO CAREER SERVICES & KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Challenge Each International Student – Take Career Ownership – Need Help: Ask for Help – The Possibilities of a Great Experience!

BPO CAREER SERVICES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION • What Questions? • Take Question Now • Available Throughout the Week