JOB SEARCH AND NETWORKING FOR CHINESE STUDENTS

Are you wondering how to find a job and identify specialized career resources?

Do you know how network and make the best use of networking events?

你想知道怎么找到工作并且合理有效的运用专业的资源吗？

你知道怎么与外国人和上司建立人际关系吗？

1. Identify key elements of effective U.S. job/intern search

2. Research and target employers and industries

3. Review marketing strategies to present your value

–Resume

–Value Speech

4. Interview: the process and interview attire

5. Network to improve culture competence and employer prospects

6. Use Linked In Effectively

RSVP on GWork:

https://gwu-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=19ae248ba9da11c5c2af4df40d5d1011&s=event&ss=ws

Main speaker: Sonya B.Merrill and Anne Scammon:

Dr. Sonya Merrill is an accomplished businesswoman, organizational strategist, mentor, and coach. During her expansive career as a company officer and managerial professional, she has led large groups and small teams, grooming individuals for leadership positions along the way. She has a proven track record in organizational and Federal program management, finance, insurance, health care management, public health education campaigns, client relations, and research and college instruction. In 2008, Dr. Merrill chose to share her extensive experience with professionals in career transition and with organizations seeking to develop their business strategies. As founder of Transformative Discovery, LLC, Dr. Merrill strives to become the resource that professionals and organizations select on the path to purposeful and fulfilling performance. She also co-publishes 'Reflections' a business-to-business e-newsletter of inspirational messages written by today’s organizational leaders.In February 2013, Dr. Merrill joined the staff of The George Washington University's Center for Career Services as a Senior Industry Consultant supporting the career objectives of students majoring in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Specialties: Career success coaching, business plans, succession plans, new business capture growth management, branding, change management consults, federal project management, content development, public health service delivery plans, policy formulation and documentation, public health campaigns, health promotion and disease prevention programs, feasibility studies, federal grant reviews, workforce development workshops and seminars, focus group moderation, discussion group facilitation, and executive career management coaching.

Location: Marvin Center MC406

Time: 11/05/2014 1:00-3:00pm