Cracking the US Job Market: Presentation at MassChallenge
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Getting a job in the US can be challenging, especially for international students. This presentation by Jacob Bacon, CEO of GradTrain provides some unique tips on how to overcome these challenges and get the job you always dreamed about.
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- 2. Agenda • The US job market – a different animal • How to search for a job • How to position yourself (online and offline: LinkedIn, job portals, etc.) • How to interview • How - and when! - to negotiate for compensation and benefits • Work permits and visas for international students • How to get involved and become a mentor for future international students on GradTrain. 2©GradTrain, 2015
- 3. The US job market – a different animal • Many candidates for each job • Look for proxies that they know (network) • Long process to hire • Relatively easy to fire 3©GradTrain, 2015
- 4. The job search • Looking for a job is a full time job! • Let them find you • Build your online persona (more on this on the next slide) • Be proactive and persistent (it’s fine!) • Tailor your messaging for each position • Have a great resume (no picture, DOB, marital status) • Don’t waste time on cover letters unless it is a requirement • Aim wide – all you need is one • 3-6 month process – sometimes more • Leverage university career office • Network X 3 4©GradTrain, 2015
- 5. Positioning yourself online • Be present in all relevant mediums (LinkedIn, Monster, Careerbuilder, Dice) • Clean up your social media profiles • Sign up for notifications • Update your resume regularly (it jumps to the top) • Customize for each application (military example) • It will become automatic (Taleo – same forms for everyone) • Have a clear narrative in your materials • Take courses that are relevant for your target job 5©GradTrain, 2015
- 6. The application process - 95% don’t go past resume review (stand out!) - Follow up between each step if you don’t hear back Phone Screen In person interview 1 In person interview 2 In person interview 3 Decision No Keep searching Yes Verbal offer Offer letterResume review Online application Negotiation 6©GradTrain, 2015
- 7. The interview process • Expect multiple interviews • Do your research on the interviewer and company • Focus on results that you achieved in each position • Show progression in your career • Know how to answer the tough questions • Always have your own questions • Ask about next steps • Follow up. Follow up. Follow up! "Job interview 0001" by bpsusf - Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons 7©GradTrain, 2015
- 8. Negotiations • For full time positions – don’t ask about compensation until you get an offer • For contract positions – ask for the rate upfront • It is ok to negotiate. They won’t take back the offer • Research range • Ask for other forms of compensation if money is an issue (401k, signing bonus, annual bonus) • You will need to get your background checked (including past pay) and do a drug test for big US corporations • You will not be able to change the terms once you accept 8©GradTrain, 2015
- 9. Work permits and visas • Requirement for any job in the US • H1B (233,000 applications in 2015 – only 25% will get it) • F1/J1 – OPT (12 month / 17 month for STEM) • O1 (artists / athletes) 9 Source: CNN Money ©GradTrain, 2015
- 11. How to get involved • Sign up as a mentor • Share with your friends and community back home • Be active on the GradTrain forums 11©GradTrain, 2015
- 12. Q & A Keep in touch: Website: www.gradtrain.com Blog: http://blog.gradtrain.com Short film Contact: jacob@gradtrain.com 12©GradTrain, 2015