UMN International Alumni Live

International Alumni are looking forward to sharing their career advice with you!

International Alumni Live (on the International Careers Facebook Page) is presented by Career Services Administration, please email Jane with any questions about this series (sitt0036@umn.edu).

Schedule:

The live portion of this program has concluded. Please watch the videos that occurred during the program below!

We hope to begin a new series of career development videos, with new guests, soon!

Feel free to email any feedback or questions to Jane, at: sitt0036@umn.edu

Note: We will be posting transcribed versions of the live alumni calls on career.umn.edu/international-students as soon as possible -- please email Jane at sitt0036@umn.edu with any questions.

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Ella

CLA Economics Alum - we discuss the value of bringing your international student perspectives to the workplace, networking and interviewing tips, and how to get undergraduate research experience

Margaret

CLA Psychology Alum -
we discuss how to fill your resume intentionally, and tips for grad school decision making
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Diego

CLA Political Science Alum, we discuss how student employment and student group involvement help your career development, and networking tips!
(click here to watch)

Vu

CSOM MIS AlumVu currently works in Sweden, after using his OPT STEM extension in the US. We talk about work culture, how to prepare for different career paths if you don't receive an H-1B, and the most valuable career resource he used as an undergrad.
(click here to watch)

Mansi

CSE Math AlumMansi is currently a PhD Student in Mathematics studying at Texas A&M. We discuss how to connect to undergraduate research opportunities, networking with professors, how to prepare for graduate school, and more! (click here to watch)

Charlie

CDES Apparel Design AlumCharlie is currently an MS in Business Analytics student at University of British Columbia in Vancouver. We discuss exploring majors, the importance of getting involved, and all about graduate school in Canada! (click here to watch)

Noelle

CSE Bioproducts/Biosystems AlumNoelle is currently an MS Student in Bioproducts & Biosystems engineering. We talk about her transition to graduate school, networking with professors, research, and advice to get through the job application process.
(click here to watch)

Abhishek

CSE Electrical Engineering AlumAbhishek was an International Transfer student. He is currently a Manager at ICFt In this interview we talk about: graduate school experience, student group involvement & student employment, and interview & job application tips.(click here to watch)

Nick

CSOM MIS AlumNick is currently an Advisory Senior Consultant at Deloitte in the Twin Cities. We discuss networking advice, interviewing tips, and more.(click here to watch)

Vaibhav

CBS - Genetics, Cell Biology, & Development
Vaibhav worked for two years in a lab after graduating from CBS; now his is a 3rd year PhD student at a Big 10+ university. We talk about work experiences after graduation, graduate school decision making, and the importance of mentorship in your career development.(click here to watch)

Teresa

CLA Sociology & Global StudiesTeresa is currently working for Hennepin County as a Voter Outreach Specialist, and at Tubman as a Paralegal Intern. We discuss networking, and navigating international student identity in the U.S. workplace.(click here to watch)

Mengting

CSOM MIS AlumMengting currently works for a Big 4 Accounting Firm in the Twin Cities. We discuss interviewing and networking tips, and how to explore and choose the best major for you.(click here to watch)

Rada

CSOM Supply Chain AlumRada was involved in lots of student involvement and employment experiences when she was an undergrad, we discuss how these experiences were impactful to her career development. Rada also shares important tips for completing informational interviews!(click here to watch)

Sonal

CBS Neuroscience AlumSonal shares how she got involved in research as an undergraduate student, how she transitioned into a research career after graduation, and her current transition into combining her passions for healthcare and business into her current degree program.(click here to watch)

Bernardo

CLA Journalism School AlumBernardo shares the importance of mentorship to his career development. We also discuss why it is important to get involved in student employment and student group involvement for your career development. Finally we discuss his recent engagement in an MSBA graduate program!(click here to watch)

Amanda & Ben

CFANS Food Science AlumsAfter graduating Amanda and Ben both gained graduate school experience, and they decided to create a podcast together called "Food in the Hood." Amanda has experience working in a large corporation, and Ben has experience working in a start-up company. We discuss all this, and more!(click here to watch)

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