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• Link Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and internships & cooperative education (Co-op) • Identify intern and Co-op learning opportunities • Review intern and Co-op search resources • Learn about resumes, networking, interviews • Practice introductory pitch to employers • Expand knowledge of interviews and interview attire
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• What Curricular Practical Training (CPT)? – International Services Office defines (next slide) • Intern or Co-op : Refers to a student who works off campus in a position related to his/her academic studies for a wage or no wage • International students must apply for CPT
through ISO to “intern” off campus.
• ISO colleagues will discuss U.S. regulations, application procedures and reference Co-op
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• Curricular practical training. An F-1 student may be authorized by the DSO to participate in a curricular practical training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum. Curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work/study,
internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative
agreements with the school.
8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i)
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• Structured learning experience with description of duties, a supervisor and goals for learning • Experience the U.S. workplace • Increase your marketability to U.S. employers • Build personal and professional confidence • Gain practical experience and transferable skills • Apply classroom knowledge to develop workplace skills • Build English proficiency and develop relationships • Explore career paths and specific industries and fields • Receive feedback from supervisor
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• #1 Identify goals • #2 Understand VISA status • #3 Identify resources • #4 Research employers • #5 Marketing/Networking • #6 Interviewing
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• What are your career goals? • Why are you interested in working in the U.S.?
• Will working in US advance your career goals?
• What do you want to accomplish?
– Be able to discuss your goals with employers
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• Four challenges facing F1 students seeking U.S employment: – U.S. labor and immigration regulations/options – Employer hiring preferences – Lack of English language proficiency – Adjustment to/knowledge of U.S. professional culture
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• MyVisaJobs www.myvisajobs.com
– Listings for foreign nationals seeking employers – FREE list of employers accepting H1B Visa holders • GoingGlobal, gwu-csm.symplicity.com/students – H-1B Info Section: US employers who sponsored H-1B visas in previous year. H-1B PLUS search for employer listings, corporate profiles, and career resources • Foreign Labor Certification Data Center www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov
– H‐1B petitions for U.S. companies hiring internationals
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• Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside/outside organization • Ability to work in a team structure • Ability to make decisions and solve problems • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work • Ability to obtain and process information • Ability to analyze quantitative data • Technical knowledge related to the job • Proficiency with computer software programs • Ability to create and/or edit written reports • Ability to sell or influence others
* National Association of College and Employers, Annual Survey of Employers, December 2013
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• • • • • • • www.gwork.gwu.edu
, www.h1base.com/visa/work www.idealist.org
www.myvisajobs.com www.GoingGlobal.org
, via GWork subscription www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov
www.nypl.org/collections/articles databases/directory-foreign-firms-operating united-states
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• Identify employers who hire sponsor H1B – www.myvisa.com
and others • Target employers who may consider internationals – Say “no” to international students but hire for right person • Research employers who need your skills • Avoid U.S. federal, state or local governments – Internationals cannot work for governments/employers with government contracts • Target others from home country who have jobs in U.S.
• U.S. companies working in your language/region/business home country • GW international alumni with US links • International organizations
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• 80% of Jobs • Building Relationships* • Resumes*, Cover Letters, Career Fairs • Professional Attire • On Campus Networking • Online Networking/Linked In • Professional Pitch*
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• Hidden U.S. Job Market • 80% of U.S. jobs are never advertised/listed online – Technology: Online resources, employer websites, social media, data/information/lists, LinkedIn – People: Friends and friends of friends and friends of friends of friends, Family, Roommates, Dry Cleaner, ISO, CCS, GW Staff . . . . – Organizations: Student, professional, religious – Community: Neighbors, Volunteer work – GW: Professors, fellow students, faculty offices, alumni – International connections • U.S. companies active in your language/region/ doing business in home country • Others from home country who are officers/ company owners/have U.S. jobs • GW international alumni with US jobs • Smaller companies with need for targeted skills
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Access to professional networks not on Facebook Research companies, industries, and grad programs Explore opportunities Add connections with ‘warm’ contacts and alumni Learn professional networking etiquette
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INTRODUCTION • Name • Class year • Major • What are you interested in? (specific position, learn about field or company, identify summer internships?) IDENTIFY SELLING POINTS & CREATE 30-SECOND PITCH • Top skills and where you have demonstrated skills • Top accomplishments • Top leadership activities • Class projects CLOSING • What do I want to request?
• Confirm next steps • Request business card • Thank you.
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• Sections: Identification, Education, Experience, Skills • Language: Perfect English • Experience Descriptions: Focus on your • Center Services: 48-hour Resume Critique, Drop In Consulting 11am to 2pm, M-F.
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• Contact Information • Education • Experience • Optional Sections: Objective Research Activities Volunteer Skills and/or Technical Skills Relevant Coursework/Projects Leadership Awards
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LinkedIn: Build a Professional Online Profile go.gwu.edu/careerservices

• Before – Research employer – Identify location and visit before/Arrive early – Practice – out loud – answering questions • During – Breathe, handshake, smile, eye contact, speak – Answer questions • Situation, task, action, results • Employ stress relievers
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• Suit – Well fitted, conservative presentation – Clean and pressed (ironed) – Men: Dark suit, shoes, socks; White button-down shirt, tie – Women: Dark suit, shoes; Hose, Blouse • Accessories – Shoes: Low heels – Jewelry: Conservative, limited • Portfolio (Avoid backpack) – Resume copies – Store employer information
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Practical Training Eligibility (CPT & OPT) – F-1 students who have maintained their F-1 status for at least 1 academic year • Students with full-time study in A,E,G,H,J,L or N status should see an ISO advisor about possible exceptions • US transfer students must be enrolled at GW for 1 semester before they are eligible to apply for CPT • Graduate students in programs that require an internship in the 1st year of study must see an advisor about exceptions – Employment must be • related to the major field of study • commensurate with the level of study on student’s I-20 – CPT  Must have an eligible job offer to apply
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• Basic Facts: – Occurs during the course of study – Must be “an integral part of an established curriculum” –
receive credit or transcript notation
– Authorized by the ISO (in writing on I-20) – Employer-specific (must have a written job offer to apply and it does not transfer) – On campus + off campus employment = 20 hours total!
– CPT can be authorized for paid and unpaid internships
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• Immigration docs: • Visa • Passport • I-94 • Cover letter from you • how is it related to your program of study?
• Prospective employer letter • (on letterhead) MUST include all required items • Letter from Academic Advisor to the ISO • Verifying that the employment is related to your program of study • Letter verifying enrollment in the appropriate curricular course • Co-Op course is a 0 credit course through CCS, which shows up on your academic transcript http://careerservices.gwu.edu/cooperative-education-co-op • Other options are sometimes available
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• Apply early! – 10 business day processing @ ISO • Follow Center for Career Services guidelines and application process for Co-Op enrollment • You receive a “CPT I-20” once you have been approved • You are not eligible to work before you receive your CPT I-20 !!!!!!!!!!
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• Hours / week – part-time (20 hours-) during academic semester for experience not required by the degree program – full time (20 hours+) during authorized university breaks (i.e. spring, summer & winter break) • Impact on OPT – Use of part time CPT does not impact OPT eligibility – 12 months of cumulative full-time CPT results in the loss of eligibility for OPT
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• CPT can be granted for paid and unpaid opportunities • Co-Op enrollment may be available for unpaid internships – You must be enrolled in either Co-Op credit or academic credit to qualify for CPT authorization. • Labor laws must be taken into account when assessing unpaid training opportunities – Important DoL resources: • http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.pdf
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• May receive “no compensation” – Receiving compensation such as meals, free parking, discounts, metro passes, gift cards, stipends are ALL compensation!
• Performs hours of service for a public agency for civic, charitable or humanitarian reasons, without promise, expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered • Offers services freely and without pressure of coercion and.. • Is not otherwise employed by the same public agency to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer
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CSC LOCATION: Colonial Crossroads Marvin Center Suite 505 800 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (drop-in hours) EMAIL & PHONE: gwcareercenter@gwu.edu
202-994-6495
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ISO LOCATION: Old Main 1922 F Street NW Washington, DC 20052 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 1:30 – 3:30pm (drop-in advising) EMAIL & PHONE: iso@gwu.edu
202-994-4477

Courtney Luque, GW International Services Office Stephanie De Souza, GW International Services Office Sonya Merrill, GW Center for Career Services Anne Scammon, GW Center for Career Services go.gwu.edu/careerservices