International Student Workshop - PowerPoint Presentation

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International Student Workshop

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Overview

Work Authorization

Resume and InterviewSoft Skills-Networking-Culture

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Work Authorization

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CPT, OPT and H1B

CPT – Internship

OPT – Full-time

H1B – If you are lucky!

24 months

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Application ProcessCPT:

http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/immig/fvisa/f_cpt.html

OPT:

https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/students/f1-students/opt

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CPT

Eligibility Criteria

Have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year (i.e. two full consecutive terms)

Be in lawful F-1 status

Have U-M approved health insurance

Have a job offer

Not be enrolled in an intensive English language training program

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CPT

Apply as early as you get the job offer!

I-center walk-in appointment!

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CPT

Documentation Needed to Apply

CPT Authorization Request Form

CPT Online Workshop Completion Email

Academic/Faculty Advisor Recommendation Form

Detailed training description from your company/employer(optional)

Photocopy of your current I-20

Photocopy of paper I-94

Unofficial transcript from Wolverine Access showing CPT course enrollment

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OPT

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for OPT, the student must:

Be in legal F-1 immigration status

Be a full-time student for at least one academic year

Have U-M approved health insurance

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If you are applying for positions posting on Handshake

, please read carefully. It is very likely that you will find the answer for the H-1B sponsorship question

, but they are not correct sometimes. P

lease visit the company site and reach out to SAM Board/recruiter for sponsorship question.

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Handshake

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Handshake Available for international students:

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Common Questions on Website

Are you legally eligible to work in the US?

Will you require sponsorship for H1B in the future?

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Do not be discouraged, there are many companies that sponsorCome to Actuarial Career Fair

It never hurts to apply for any position!

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Sponsor Company List:

Swiss Re

Aon

Mutual of Omaha

CUNA Mutual Group

New York Life

Voya

Principal Financial Group

EMC Insurance

Cigna

Munich RE (Life)

Deloitte

PwC

EY

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Resume and Interview

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Resume

Format

ACR format

Start with a strong verb

SAM website: https://sam.math.lsa.umich.edu/sample-resume/

How to build on International Experiences?

Focus on Skills: Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Programming, Leadership Skills and how to use them to accomplish your projects

Fun experiences: soccer coach, captain of basketball team, taking care of pandas, etc. (not necessarily fun to you, but must be fun to American recruiters)

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Resume

Walk through template

Pay attention to grammar/wording

Get your resume reviewed at Resume OHs

Today 6PM-9PM EH Altrium

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Interview

Questions related to your international background

Tell me about yourself?

Why do you want to study in the U.S.?

What’s the difference between U.S. market and XX’s market?

Confidence is important in American culture

Show passion

Firm handshake, good eye contact and interaction

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Practice time!

Why do you want to study in the U.S.?

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Soft Skills

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Soft SkillsNetworking

Culture

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Networking

Career Fair

Prepare an elevator pitch

Company events

Know more about the company/industry

Linkedin

Make connections with Michigan Alumni

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Culture

Sports (Football, Baseball, etc.)

Volunteer

Traveling

Bar

Fashion

Be American and Be Yourself!

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Contact InformationZhendong Chen

zhendong@umich.edu

Yuan (Vera) Shi yuanshi@umich.edu