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International Students Job Search: Job Search Strategies After You Return Home
Know the hiring rhythm of your country
In some countries hiring is done at a particular time of the year. Be sensitive to the difference and plan your return (or at least your search) to coincide with your country's hiring cycle.
Do your research
In every country, the job candidate who knows a lot about the hiring organization and its needs will do better than the uninformed candidate. When you get a job lead, find out what kind of services or products the organization provides. If you know nothing about the organization, obtain annual reports and other publicity materials.
Create your own job
Naive job seekers assume they are looking for employment opportunities that have already been created. This is not necessarily so. The manageer with whom you meet may have need of certain skills but may not yet have designed a position. In certain situations a job may be created because the right person with the right skills was looking for work at the right time. This person could be you.
Be prepared to interpret your U.S. education for employers
Many people are unfamiliar with how training at an U.S. institution prepares a student for employment back home. It is your responsibility to explain how your education and experiences helped you develop skills and knowledge that will be beneficial to local employers. Do not fail to emphasize functional skills such as English language proficiency, problem-solving, reserach, and intangible attributes such as intercultural adaptability and an international
perspective on the issues in your field.
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