Upwardly Global is a non-profit organization that helps skilled immigrants rebuild their careers in the United States. It provides job training, coaching, and networking opportunities to place highly educated immigrants in jobs that match their skills and experience. Upwardly Global serves over 800 clients each year, many of whom have college degrees but struggle with underemployment or unemployment due to barriers like lack of U.S. experience, unfamiliarity with the U.S. job market, and difficulty having their foreign credentials recognized. Through individual coaching and an employer partnership program, Upwardly Global helps skilled immigrants find jobs with an average starting salary of $40,000.

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4. Why does Upwardly Global exist? Global Leaders Waspada Indonesia Auditor Manizha (refugee) Afghanistan Physician Graal Brazil Arts Therapist Faith Kenya Social Worker Cristian Romania Engineer Evelyn El Salvador Engineer Cashier Waitress Nanny Home Health Aide Barista Housecleaner = Invisible in US Barista Taxi Driver

9. Resume Provide details about what you did in each position, what you accomplished, and the value you brought Provide information about the ranking of the school you attended to help recruiters understand the value Common Resume Writing Mistakes This resume is TOO SHORT ! It does not give employers any idea of about what this person has accomplished Share information on skills AND accomplishments to demonstrate the value you bring to the company

10. Do not provide personal information (aside from contact information)!! This Resume is TOO LONG (5 more pages!) American employers will only read 1 – 2 pages in order to determine if they should consider the candidate!

13. Dominant American Values “ Typical” U.S. Corporate Value Alternative Value UpGlo T.I.P Individual is valued: Independence and decision-making are important. Individual recognition is expected and appreciated. Privacy is honored. Group is considered more important than the effort or recognition of the individual Job seekers will often use “we” instead of “I” when sharing accomplishments. Suggest job seekers to provide information about their specific role in the project. Informality is the norm: almost everyone uses first names. Permission is needed to use first names; some never use first names. Job seekers may be perceived as stiff as he/she probably believes it is important to be formal in interviews. Let job seekers know he/she can call the interviewer by first name.

14. Dominant American Values “ Typical” U.S. Corporate Value Alternative Value UpGlo T.I.P Competition and ambition stimulates high performance. Harmony influences communication and personal ambition is frowned upon. Job seekers come across as passive, relative to their U.S. counterparts. Direct job seekers to focus on the ways they have been able to bring a team together for a group success instead. Direct communication is expected; saying what’s on your mind is important. Directness and open criticism are considered offensive and people often use intermediaries to approach others. A job seeker’s examples may not demonstrate the directness generally expected in the U.S. workplace. Suggest job seekers to frame answers around accomplishments and achievements.

15. Dominant American Values “ Typical” U.S. Corporate Value Alternative Value UpGlo T.I.P Each person is expected to have an opinion and express it freely. The right to challenge authority is highly valued. Deference is given to persons in power or authority. Authority is highly respected and rarely challenged. Job seekers may find it difficult to give examples of times that they challenged authority. Direct job seekers to share a time he/she advocated for a project in order to understand the approach he/she has taken in situations when challenging was accepted. People are measured by what they do. People are measured by family and origin. Job seekers may use personal accomplishments in their examples during an interview. Specify that employers are looking for professional examples.

16. Networking and Obtaining U.S. Experience

23. Thank you Q&A