Presentation given to International Students incoming class of 2009 at Georgetown University

1. Inside The Internship
Session for International Students
(4:00-4:30 pm – 08/25/07)
Deepak Gupta

2. We are Different!
 Work Authorization
 Fewer companies hire Internationals
 Cultural Barriers
 Language Barriers
 Indian’s - Speak too Fast
 Asian’s – Don’t Speak
 Latin’s - Pronunciation

3. How to Overcome These Odds?
 Career Management Say’s
 Work 5-10 times harder
 Build an extensive network
 Talk to People
 Attend Career Fair’s
 Prepare your pitch

4. Modesty & Hesitation

5. How to build Network?
 Hoya’s Online! & EASE – Email & Call Ppl
 2nd years
 Friends & Family
 Ask for a Business Card – Whoever/
Whomever you meet?
 Write a Thank You note immediately after the
presentation or meeting
 Get in touch with professors

6. At The End of the Day
 Everyone will have a perfect CL
 Everyone will have a perfect Resume
How to Distinguish Oneself?
You will be recruited if you are better than
Locals

8. What to ask while networking?
 Which skills are most important in your job?
 Which skills are least important in your job?
 How did you learn the skills required for your job?
 Are there any particular personality traits that are required for
your job?
 What do you do in a typical workday?
 What types of decisions must you make?
 What are the stresses you must handle?
 How do you handle the stress?
 What do you like most about your job?
 What do you like least about your job?
 How's your work-life balance?

9.  How did you land this job?
 What does the ideal candidate bring to this job?
 What adverse and positive changes are taking place in your career
field?
 What adverse and positive changes do you foresee occurring in the
future?
 What are the opportunities for career advancement in your job?
 After I graduate, at which companies do you recommend that I apply for
a job in our career field?
 Do you have any special career advice to offer?
 Would you please critique my resume?
 Do you know anyone with whom I should schedule another
informational interview?
 How is the Organization Culture – Social aspect, Work aspect,
People
Continued

10. Very Important
 Focus Beyond I banks
 Talk to 2nd years – most valuable resource
 Use your peer advisors
 Use your Class mates
 Spread your network – look for opportunities
in your home country

11. Some Useful Websites
 http://www.bestcoverletters.com/
 http://www.bestsampleresume.com/
 http://www.aroj.com/
 www.indeed.com
 www.simplyhired.com
 www.linkedin.com