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ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)🎉 From Morocco to a Full-Time Job in the USA! Younes' Success Story 🌟
Join us as Coach Kwan and Younes Ben share his journey from Morocco to the USA, leading to his first full-time job as an Energy Engineer! From balancing studies and cultural integration to securing interviews and navigating the job market, Younes reveals his strategies for success.
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Coach Kwan introduces the session from Chicago Botanic Garden
[00:00:38] Younes introduces himself
[00:01:52] Younes shares why he joined ICAway
[00:03:24] Challenges Younes faced as a graduate student
[00:05:07] Younes discusses his new job with CLEAResult
[00:07:13] Background on Younes’ experience before moving to the USA
[00:09:31] Younes highlights the ICAway community support
[00:10:13] Younes’ advice for other international engi...2024-12-0412 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)From China to Wall Street: Shiyun Ye’s Journey of Resilience, Adaptability, and Career SuccessJoin the ICAway community, please visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this episode of Career Guide for International Students, we are thrilled to welcome Shiyun Ye, an inspiring ICAway member, as she takes us through her incredible journey from China to the United States. Shiyun shares how she overcame financial challenges, managed multiple jobs, and navigated career setbacks—such as job offer cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. With stories of resilience, adaptability, and strategic planning, she offers invaluable insights on securing internships and full-time roles in the financial services industry. Tune in to hear her advice on ne...2024-10-2134 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Bridging the Gaps for International Student Success💡 Tune in as Karin Fischer shares insights on bridging gaps between campus partners, supporting international students, and the importance of early engagement and collaboration across campus offices.
📺 Watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify!
🌐 Visit our website at http://www.ICAway.com
🔗 Follow Karin Fischer's work through the Latitudes Newsletter and stay connected with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-fischer-0038ba5.
In this episode of the Career Guide for International Students podcast, host Coach Kwan Segal interviews Karin Fischer, a journalist specializing...2024-09-1321 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Balancing Compliance and Compassion for International Students
💡 Tune in to hear about the philosophy of "compassionate compliance," the importance of collaboration across campus offices, and tips for navigating the complexities of F-1 visa regulations.
📺 Watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel or Spotify!
🌐 Visit our website at www.ICAway.com
🔗 Learn more about Josh Schoonover's work at Ask a DSO
📸 Follow Kayla O'Donnell's work on Instagram at @ualbanyisss
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icaway/support2024-08-2126 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Cross-Cultural Networking: The Secret to Landing a Job for International Students
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of
the 'Career Guide for International Students' Podcast, brought to you by ICAway! I’m your host, Kwan Segal.
In today's episode, we delve into the art of cross-cultural networking and unveil the secrets to landing a job as an international student in the US! Our special guest is Betsy Cohen, Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project of the World Trade Center-St. Louis. Betsy is a renowned advocate for international student and immigrant careers, and the author of "Welcome to the USA—You're Hired! A Guide for Forei...2024-07-2532 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Navigating the Demographic Cliff: International Student Perspectives with Esther Benjamin, CEO of WES
Join us as we delve into strategies to combat the demographic cliff in higher education with special guest Esther Benjamin, CEO of World Education Services (WES). 🌍💼
Listen in as we explore insights for international students and institutions, discuss employability, affordability, and advocacy, and hear Esther's personal journey as an international student turned global executive. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the future of international education!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icaway/support2024-05-0533 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)H-1B Cap (FY 2025)Join our host, Kwan Segal, and special guest Attorney Art Serratelli from Serratelli Mijal PLLC as they unravel the USCIS Announcement on Strengthened Integrity Measures for the H-1B Program in the FY 2025 H-1B cap lottery season. 🎤✨
🔍 Discover the latest insights into the H-1B process, USCIS final rules, and how these changes impact international students. Art dives deep into key dates for the FY 2025 H-1B Lottery Registration and shares essential advice for a fair chance at selection. 🗓️🌐
🤔 Concerned about the lottery system? Learn about backup plans, alternative options like STEM OPT, and gain valuable career-launching advice from Art based on h...2024-03-0320 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)From F-1 Visa to the IE Leader
This episode features an insightful conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA. 🌍 Join the discussion on Dr. Aw's remarkable journey from international student to a leader in education. 📚 Gain valuable insights on change, networking, and staying informed in the dynamic world of international education. 🌟 Plus, Dr. Aw shares advice for international students pursuing careers in the U.S. 🌐 Begin your journey by getting help finding jobs today at icaway.com! Don't miss out on this enriching discussion! #InternationalEducation #CareerAdvice #NAFSA #Podcas
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ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)2024 Triumph Through Adaptability
To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/
🎙️ Welcome to the Season Three opener of "A Career Guide for International Students" podcast, presented by ICAway! 🌐 Join your host, Kwan Segal, as we dive into the dynamic landscape of 2024 with our special guest, former CEO of BMW Group Financial Services Asia Pacific, Alan Crooks. In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of adaptability in navigating global careers, discussing cultural adjustment, the art of balancing technical prowess and interpersonal skills for recent graduates, and invaluable advice on overcoming challenges and building resilience in the u...2024-01-1013 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Farewell 2023: Embracing Change Beyond Boundaries
To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this special episode, join us for a heartfelt farewell to the year 2023 as we celebrate the resilience and strength discovered through genuine connections in the world of solopreneurship. Our guests,
Nannapat Sage and Meenakshi Iyer, share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, proving that a strong support system is more than just essential—it's transformative.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icaway/support2023-12-1943 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Getting Hired for Cultural Add
To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/
Join us on the ICAway Podcast for insights on landing CPT, OPT, and H-1B jobs as an international student. 🎙️ Hosted by Kwan Segal, today's guest, Martha Sidhu, a manager at KPMG, shares wisdom on embracing cultural add in the workplace. 🌍 Learn how to highlight your uniqueness and make a meaningful contribution!
TIMESTAMPS:
02:10 - 04:55: Discussion about cultural fit vs. cultural add.
04:55 - 10:15: Martha's personal experience with cultural fit and add, and the value of embracing individuality.
10:15 - 16:45...2023-11-1518 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Fortune 500 Internships - Fall Recruitment
To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/
Join us as we delve into crucial internship insights with our guest, June Huynh. Get ready to ace your internship search! 🔎🎓 #CareerGuide #InternshipTips #internationalstudents
TIMESTAMPS:
🔹 0:00 Introduction
🔹 0:23 Idea #1: Host a Q&A session
🔹 0:43 Question 1: When does the summer internship recruitment typically begin for companies in the Fortune 500?
🔹 1:28 Question 2: What are the reasons and objectives behind companies' internship recruitment strategies?
🔹 2:12 Question 3: How can students stand out during the internship recruitment process?
🔹 3:08 Question 4: How long are job openings usually open for new applications, and do companies follow a specific timeli...2023-07-2722 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Four Strategies to Stop the OPT Unemployment Allowance ClockTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
I've been getting a bunch of requests from new international grads who are on the hunt for jobs in this tough economy. And guess what else? Their OPT is about to start! So, I wanna share four cool strategies with you that can actually stop the OPT unemployment allowance clock. If you just graduated and your OPT is about to start! You have only 90 days after your OPT starts to find a job that’s related to your field of study.
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ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Find an OPT Job In a Tough Job Market [2023]
To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
I just received a message from an international student whose OPT will begin in less than a month and have only 90 days of unemployment to stay in the U.S. The student asked if I could help them because they've applied to multiple job postings online but haven't received any interview invitations. The student is feeling discouraged due to news of layoffs and hiring freezes, and they don't know what action to take to find an OPT job.
2023-05-0111 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Advocating for a Fair H-1B Visa SystemTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
I received an email from an F-1 international student whom I had been mentoring, and my heart sank as soon as I read the subject line: "Didn't get selected for H-1B." I could feel their disappointment and frustration. They had been hoping to stay in the US and work at their dream job, but now that opportunity seemed to have slipped away.
I reminded them that they still had their STEM OPT and could try again next year. I also s...2023-04-0907 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Stand Out at Career Fairs
To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
Are you looking for the best way to get noticed at career fairs?
Attending a career fair can be an exciting opportunity for international students to make connections and find potential employers. But it can also be daunting if you don’t know what questions are appropriate to ask. In this podcast, I will discuss the right questions to ask and the ones that should be avoided when attending a career fair.
Let's listen to this episode and...2023-03-2007 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs) (Trailer)---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icaway/support2023-03-1000 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)CPT Summer Internship SearchTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
Summer internships can be a great way for international students to gain valuable work experience, build their professional networks, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry they are interested in.
Not only do internships provide hands-on experience, they can also help you determine if a particular career or industry is the right fit for you. This is especially important for international students, as you may have limited opportunities to gain professional experience before you graduate.
First...2023-03-0808 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Summer Internship SearchTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
Summer internships can be a great way for international students to gain valuable work experience, build their professional networks, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry they are interested in.
Not only do internships provide hands-on experience, they can also help you determine if a particular career or industry is the right fit for you. This is especially important for international students, as you may have limited opportunities to gain professional experience before you graduate.
First...2023-03-0807 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Career Branding Myth #3 GPA is Everything (?)To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this episode, I want to kill the myth that having a good GPA guarantees a job offer, and I'll share some insights into what employers really look for.
As an international student, having a high GPA is an outstanding achievement, but it's essential to understand that it's not the only factor employers consider.
According to the most recent National Association of Colleges and Employers survey, the number of employers using GPA to screen candidates is declining2023-02-2707 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Career Branding Myth #2 Experience Back in Home CountryTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this episode, we will be discussing how to effectively use work experience gained outside of the US to secure job opportunities in America.
Contrary to popular belief, US employers are interested in more than just work experience gained within the US.
I know this firsthand because when I first arrived in the US back in 2014, many people told me that my ten years of work experience in Thailand wouldn't be valuable here.
Despite that...2023-02-1305 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Career Branding Myth #1 Experience That Matters to US EmployersTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this episode, I’ll talk about finding what work experience matters when applying for jobs in the US.
When searching for jobs, it can be very discouraging to see how many job openings require experience - even entry-level positions sometimes ask for 2-3 years of work experience.
For international students that are coming over without work experience in the US, or maybe even have no work experience at all, this can feel like an even more in...2023-02-0608 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Career Branding for International StudentsTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this episode, I will talk about career branding
Career branding is important.
It will help you become the right candidate for your dream employer.
Good, Legitimate employers who sponsor, will only sponsor you when you can show that you’re the right candidate.
I would like to share with you my own experience from when I first moved to the US.
I came to the US with an MBA and ov...2023-01-2908 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Finding Visa Sponsors When 90-Day OPT Unemployment Allowance Is Running OutTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this episode, I’ll share with you the right strategy to look for jobs when your 90-day OPT unemployment allowance is running out.
One important thing that makes International Students’ job search different from domestic students is work authorization.
To be eligible to work after graduation, international students need to apply for their Post-Completion Optional Practical Training or OPT.
Whether you are a STEM or non-STEM student, US federal law limits the period that you...2023-01-1712 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Looking for Jobs When Your 90-Day OPT Unemployment Is Running OutTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this episode, I’ll share with you the right strategy to look for jobs when your 90-day OPT unemployment allowance is running out.
One important thing that makes International Students’ job search different from domestic students is work authorization.
To be eligible to work after graduation, international students need to apply for their Post-Completion Optional Practical Training or OPT.
Whether you are a STEM or non-STEM student, US federal law limits the period that you...2023-01-1612 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)2023 Job Search Game Plan for F-1 Students (During the Era of Mass Layoffs)To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
In this episode, I will be discussing the 2023 Job Search Game Plan for F-1 Students (during the Tech Layoff era)
The 2022 US job market could be intimidating as many big tech companies went through serious downsizing that led to many employees getting laid off.
This is concerning among all international students because those companies were common sponsors of H-1B work visas and green cards, but now they seem to have completely shut their doors to new...2023-01-1011 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Introducing the CPT, OPT, and H-1B Jobs Podcast - a Career Guide for F-1 International StudentsTo learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
I grew up in Bangkok, Thailand and when I moved to the U.S. in 2014, I was so excited about starting my new chapter!
But after months of job hunting, I became very frustrated and disappointed because it was not easy to land my dream job since I wasn’t born and raised in the US!
I didn't know how to market myself! I didn't know how to communicate my brand to American employers. I didn’t know...2023-01-0508 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)🧲Becoming a recruiter magnetGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Did you know that the average job opening attracts 250 resumes? And that only 2% of applicants will be called for an interview?
It’s hard to get results when applying for jobs online!
In this episode, we want to help you increase your chances of getting job interviews.
Our guest mentor today is Brian Fink, a Senior Technical Recruiter at Twitter. With 10+ years of recruiting experience, Brian has helped a wide range of professionals from new grads to...2022-08-2744 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)🌟Personal BrandingGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Personal branding is not exclusive to professionals in a leadership role.
It is a tool that everyone should engage to help solidify their career, especially young professionals.
Personal branding can help you in so many ways - not only to find your first job but also to pave your way on a fast track to success in the corporate world.
Our guest mentor in this episode is Stephanie Nuesi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanienuesi/]
2022-05-0727 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)🔎Finding Inclusive Companies 🌍Get Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
The ability to work with people having diverse values and cultures is extremely important.
As an international student or immigrant in the U.S., you may be looking for an inclusive workplace
Where people acknowledge your differences and know that your uniqueness will contribute to the organization’s culture and business outcomes.
Our guest mentor today is Nadia Ibrahim-Taney. She is an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati and also the founder of Beyond Discovery Coa...2022-04-0127 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)🌎Cultural IntegrationGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Adapting to a new culture is easier said than done. The Fear of rejection is real.
How can we handle it?
Our guest mentor today is Dr. Andrew Woods
He is an adjunct professor at EMLYON business school in Shanghai, China and an adjunct faculty member at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Canada.
Dr. Woods also has served as an advisor to the Canadian government on cross-cultural communication, entrepreneurship and helping immigrants t...2022-01-2930 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)🤖 Break into Tech with a Non-Tech BackgroundGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Do you feel that in order for you to land a job at top tech companies in the U.S. as an international student, you need to have a degree in computer science engineering?
Let me ask another question: Do you feel that you’re not good enough because you come from a non-technical background?
If you are from a non-technical background but you dream of joining a top tech company like Microsoft, let’s listen to Serah’s Story...2022-01-1133 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)🗽Startup VisasGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
55% Of America's Billion-Dollar Startups Have An Immigrant Founder.
Immigrant entrepreneurs have long been an important part of America's economic success story.
Unfortunately, Starting a business as an international student in the US is not that easy as visa requirements are complex.
Our guest mentor on this episode is Fiona McEntee, an award-winning nationally recognized immigration attorney.
She is the Founder of McEntee Law Group in Chicago.
Fiona shares advice f...2021-12-2030 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobFinding Mentors for a Career Pivot, with Kwan SegalSwitching careers is a challenge at best and can become overwhelming. What if there was a way to shorten the process and make it less painful? There is, and the answer is to find mentors to help you, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kwan Segal. Kwan suggests you start by identifying the industry and specific companies you’d like to work in. Be flexible and willing to meet with someone in that company, even if they’re in a different position than you’re seeking. Kwan reminds us that none of us succeed alone, so reach out to others...2021-11-2427 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)🌎Cross-Cultural Job SeekingGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
It is not easy to network with people or interview for a job as you are from another culture. Differences in cultural values and expectations can have a huge influence on how a candidates’ skills and experience are interpreted.
Our guest mentor in this episode is Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill - a holistic career coach for professionals of color & allies.
Nii Ato shares tips and approaches to overcome your barrier as a cross-cultural job seeker.
W...2021-11-1820 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Investing in YourselfGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
“𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕"
"𝑵𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇.” - Victor Garcia, a recent graduate from University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business. He is currently pursuing his dream role as an analyst at Deloitte consulting.
🗽First-generation students of immigrant families often feel intense pressure to be successful. Victor Garcia is a perfect example of an American dreamer who is smart, intelligent, and hardworking. He sees his barriers and opportunities and never discounts himself.
In this ICAway [Meet the Mentor] Podcast Episode, I sit down with Victor and discuss how we can invest in ourselves and achieve our dreams.
💡You will receive fresh ideas, inspiring, and empowering stories to help you overcome your unique challenges as a job seeker who m2021-10-2825 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Landing Jobs in Canada 🍁Get Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
If you were an international Student seeking H1B in 2021, your overall chance of getting selected for H1B cap employment was only 31%
Because of this, many students have started considering Canada’s easier system as a backup plan.
But, is it easier for international students to get a job in Canada?
In this episode, I sit down with Pat Chaisang, co-founder of Empower - a community of career-driven international students across Canada.
Pat and...2021-09-2636 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Never Settle For LessGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
You have big dreams that you will land a good job. But when you move to a different country, you may run into a lot of naysayers -someone who thinks that you are joking and says “It’s impossible!”
Our guest mentor in the Meet the Mentor Podcast for International Students is a Career Strategist and the Founder of SuperCharge - Sonal Bahl
In this episode, Sonal and I sat down and talked about how she searched for jobs in...2021-08-3032 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Diversity of Thought for Better BusinessGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Ponsi Trivisvavet, a former international student from Asia, is highly recognized as the leader in AgriBusiness in the US. She is currently the CEO of Inari, the SEEDesign™ company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Within 3 years of her leadership at Inari, the organization has grown fivefold and has raised >USD 300 million in funding.
At Inari, within 180 employees, there are >20 nationalities. Inari truly values the diversity of thoughts in order to elevate the organization to new heights of innovation.
To lea...2021-07-1531 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)What Mentors Wish Their Mentees KnewMost professionals who make it to the executive level cite mentoring as an important contributor to their career success. We all know having a mentor would make a difference to your career. However, do you know how to make someone want to mentor you and how to create a successful mentor-mentee relationship?
Listen to our guest mentor, Steve Pae, to receive a view from the other side: A Mentor's Perspective
Learn more about what we do, please visit https://www.icaway.com/
About Ascend, please visit https://www.ascendleadership.org/
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ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Thriving during Life TransitionsGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Coming to the U.S. for your new life as an international student can be an overwhelming process:
moving from your home country to the US,
enrolling in an American academic program,
maintaining good grades, finding internships, and
trying to secure a full-time job in Corporate America while you're on your OPT.
Harpuneet Kaur came to the US from India in 2012 as a Rotary International Foreign Exchange student and graduated with High Honors from High School. She then went to Albert...2021-05-2639 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Adopting Resilience SkillsGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Everything that has happened, happens for a reason
This doesn’t mean that we don’t have control of our destiny but it means we have control over our mindset and life that we want to have after any traumatic event or disappointments in life.
Namit Khurana is a former international student from India. He graduated at the time that 9/11 happened in 2001 and also survived through the fall of the American economy in 2008. Currently, Namit is a senior manage...2021-04-1342 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Career and Immigration PathwaysGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Every year, thousands of students from India leave their home country to fulfill their dreams of studying abroad.
Studying in the US allows students to seek employment during and after Graduation with their CPT and OPT.
However, going through that immigration pathway is not easy. In this episode, Vinod and Coach Kwan discussed the challenges that International Students normally experience and how to create a backup plan if working and staying in the US after OPT is your g...2021-03-2632 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)A Playbook for Landing Your Dream JobGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
If you dream to join big tech companies, you may find yourself running into obstacles to achieving that goal. Did you know that, in 2019, one of the FAANG companies received around 3.3 million job applications and a candidate has only a 0.2% chance of getting hired?
In this episode, Amit and I will talk about strategies that have helped him overcome his challenges and secure his dream job in the US as an international student.
Check out strategic resources to h...2021-01-1042 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Going Global as an EntrepreneurGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurship is growing at a faster rate. It is possibly because of the reason that Entrepreneurship is granting people more freedom along with generating more income if you do it right. However, choosing entrepreneurship is not easy and is full of difficulties. Being an entrepreneur means you are never off duty, at least until you get some success.
If having your own business is one of your career goals, this episode will help you realize your p...2020-11-2834 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Overcoming Your FearsGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Join ICAway Coaching Program
We understand how challenging it is for so many people when they need to step outside of their comfort zone; for example; as an international student, the idea of starting networking with American professionals that you’ve never met before must make you feel very nervous.
In this podcast episode, Coach Kwan, CEO & Founder of ICAway (https://www.icaway.com/) has invited Yoshi Umehara, a former US tax accountant at one of the Big 4 public accounting firms. Today, Yoshi is an e...2020-08-271h 13
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Our Accents in Job InterviewsGet Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: JOIN NOW
Having an accent has always been the main barrier to Career development for many of us who were not born and raised in an English-speaking country. From a psychological research from Wharton, it revealed that non-native speakers of English are perceived as having weak political skills — which is considered essential for career success.
In this podcast, Coach Kwan and our guest mentor, Melanie Fox, an acclaimed dialect coach and accent reduction specialist, have recently sat down and discussed how we can empower int...2020-07-2050 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Finding MentorsYou can listen to the latest episodes of the Meet the Mentor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on ICAway.com/podcast
Robina Singh, a National Director at Ascend, is sitting with Coach Kwan Segal, Founder & CEO of ICAway, to discuss why mentors are needed for professional success, especially for International Students who are here in the US and want to find jobs in the future.
Studies show that good mentoring can lead to greater career success, including promotions, raises, and increased opportunities. Mentoring has proved so beneficial that 71% of Fortune 500 companies offer mentoring...2020-05-3152 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Global Early TalentsYou can listen to the latest episodes of the Meet the Mentor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on ICAway.com/podcast
The class of 2020 now faces a challenging situation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Job postings have dropped more than 40% nationally and The total number of job losses for the month of April alone was more than double the total jobs lost during the Great Recession.
Many of you may be wondering how you can stand out during this extremely competitive job search situation when you consider yourself as someone...2020-05-1637 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Getting into TechYou can listen to the latest episodes of the Meet the Mentor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on ICAway.com/podcast
Employment is one of the main reasons that International Students choose to pursue their education in the US. The class of 2020 now faces a challenging situation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The unemployment rate has already jumped more in one month than it has in 45 years. Many of you may be wondering how you should approach this strange reality as you finish your education this year.
At ICAway, this p...2020-04-2425 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)Becoming Extra GoodYou can listen to the latest episodes of the Meet the Mentor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on ICAway.com/podcast
ICAway guest mentor in this episode is Angela Jiang, a professional services director at one of the Big 4 Accounting firms.
Angela has over 13+ years of experience in audit, controls, risk management, and compliance.
She is a former international student herself and understands the challenges in the workplace that are brought on by culture variances. Angela was able to overcome the barriers and has spent a significant amount of her time...2020-03-1040 min
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)H-1B Policies and Changes 2020You can listen to the latest episodes of the Meet the Mentor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on ICAway.com/podcast
This episode is designed to help our International Students who plan to stay in the US as long as possible. If that's your plan, you need to think beyond an OPT. Here are a few examples of questions we walked through with Attorney Art Serratelli in this episode:
😕😕Why H-1B is the most popular employer-sponsored visa?
What's the cost and processing time like?
Why do some companies clearly...2020-01-251h 01
ICAway Career Coach (Find F1 CPT, OPT, H-1B Jobs)CPT and OPT (Do's & Don'ts)Get Help Finding Your Dream Job in the U.S. Today: Learn More
When should I apply for the OPT? What should be the start date? I'm not sure if I can get a job within that 90-day allowance timeline, what should I do? What are the common errors that lead to OPT denial? What should I watch out for?
At this time, many international students are now preparing for a summer internship or a full-time position after graduation. As CPT and OPT filing could be so confusing and chaotic, international students should be well-informed a...2019-12-1828 min