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22 Jun

President of U.S. Division of Uniqlo to Speak at Institute for Global Student Success Program in August

Company Looking to Hire Individuals with Skills Taught at IGSS

The President of the U.S. Division of Uniqlo will be participating in the Institute for Global Student Success (IGSS)’ upcoming Intensive for students to be held August 20-25 in New York City.

“We are thrilled to have such an important and impressive executive from Uniqlo, one of the hottest retailers in the world, come to discuss entrepreneurship and personally meet our enrollees and look for future stars, “says Alan Kerzner, Founder of IGSS.

“The growth of Uniqlo has created strong needs for well-rounded students who can pursue careers in the U.S. and Asia; it appears that the company is looking for students who are strong in marketing, finance, merchandising, fashion and sales. The Institute for Global Student Success has proven its ability to transform students into very marketable individuals who then perform superbly in their companies. That is why 90% of past IGSS enrollees have gained paid internships or jobs in the U.S.”, Kerzner says.

Uniqlo is a Japanese retailer that has successfully expanded into China, Taiwan, Vietnam, the United States and other countries around the world. The chain has exploded in popularity in recent years, with its low-priced casual wear attracting a following among Asia’s younger generations. It currently has more than 370 stores in 80 cities on the Chinese mainland, and plans to expand to 1,000 stores in Greater China, which also includes Hong Kong, in about five years, according to its chief executive.

For additional information on the Institute for Global Student Success, and to register for the program where you will meet executives such as the President of Uniqlo, go to http://www.globalstudentsuccess.com.

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22 May

Rise Above the Competition! Achieve the University and Professional Success You Desire

In many international countries, it is extremely difficult to get into an excellent domestic university – but once students are in, they often do not work hard at all. In American Universities it is very different. Students work very hard and the competition is intense. It is especially tough for international students; among undergraduate international students, 15% drop out of their university or transfer to an easier school. Sixty percent of those who remain are unhappy with their experience. They tend to struggle in terms of academics and making American friends and cannot gain the internships and jobs they desire.

American universities try to help their international students face these challenges, but due to budget constraints, often do not have the quality or quantity of people required. The good news is that international students can be as successful – or more successful – than American students. The program that is helping international students succeed at an incredible rate is the Institute for Global Student Success full-year program. The Institute for Global Student Success was founded by a successful executive and part-time faculty member at the Wharton School and New Your University. In its third year of existence, the Institute has helped its international enrollees achieve superior results:

Freshmen, new transfer students and first-year graduate students who have enrolled in the Institute for Global Student Success have
- Achieved an average grade point average of 3.76/4.00
- Gained positions in Student Government
- Performed in university-wide dance and music shows
- Established numerous friendships with American students
Among students of all levels who have completed the Institute for Global Student Success program, 90% have gained paid internships and/or full-time jobs in the U.S.
- This is three times the national average.
- Companies where our enrollees have and are working include:
  - Disney
  - Goldman Sachs
  - JPMorgan Chase
  - PWC
  - EY
  - Deloitte Consulting
  - Marriott
  - Amazon
  - Oxford University Publishing
  - Bank of America
  - Wells Fargo
  - CIGNA

Now you can gain the competitive edge and rise above the competition by enrolling in the Institute for global student success 2015/2016 yearlong program. The program features two major components:

A six-day Intensive in NYC from August 20-25. During this Intensive, you will be taught by professors from Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton and New York University, as well as successful executives.
- You will learn how to
  - Succeed in the American classroom, which is very different from that of your homeland
  - Communicate effectively via e-mail and letters
  - Communicate orally in an easy-to-underrated but persuasive manner
  - Make American friends
Next, you will prepare, working with the Institute’s faculty, all the key skills and documents to help you be successful as you look to join student clubs, seek out research opportunities with professors and begin to look for internships. These include:
- Selling Yourself and Positioning Yourself for Success, – something that is extremely difficult for international students, until they receive our help.
- Networking for Success – networking is the single biggest method of succeeding in the U.S. – but it is done very differently in the U.S. than in any other country
- Developing a resume that gains people’s attention
- Writing LinkedIn profiles that get you noticed
- Interviewing successfully
You will also spend significant time exploring which career is the best fit for you personally, and then gain first hand exposure to many top careers
- There will be career roundtables on Entrepreneurship, Finance and Accounting, STEM fields, Consulting and Marketing.
- During these roundtables, you will meet executives from Pepsi, McKinsey, PWC, EY, Verizon, WPP Advertising, E-Bay, JPMorgan Chase and other leading firms. You will have more executive contacts after your first week in America than most international students get in their first 18 months here.
- You will also visit the corporate offices of two leading firms.
- After the Intensive ends, you are not on your own. One of the Institute’s faculty will be your personal mentor throughout the academic year, spending at least one hour per month meeting with you or on videoconference, although you can reach out to your mentor whenever needed. Many of our enrollees refer to their mentors as their “Adopted Moms or Dads”. New challenges and opportunities are always popping up – and although your family might be half way around the world, you always have a caring, experienced successful professional to help you navigate through difficulties, choices and to celebrate your victories with you. Having this on-going mentoring is an unbelievable competitive advantage for you.

Don’t be one of the 60% of international students who are unhappy with their U.S. university experience. You have worked too hard and your parents and you have sacrificed too much not to take full-advantage of this great opportunity. Sign up for the Institute for Global Student Success program now, while there is still availability. You will be better off – you will achieve the success of which both you and your parents dream. For additional information, go to http://www.globalstudentsuccess.com. To register, click here Registration.

If you would like to speak to a student who has completed the Institute for Global Student Success program, or to a faculty member, please write us at mailto:info@globalstudentsuccess.com.

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12 May

Gain the Competitive Advantage: Join a Program where 90% of Enrollees Gain Paid Internships and Jobs

Whatever your future plans, gaining meaningful internships and fulltime jobs in the United States will significantly enhance your career success here, back home and globally. Yet, gaining these meaningful internships and jobs is increasingly difficult for international students. While the number of international students has increased significantly over the last five years, the number of internships has increased only a little bit, and the number of H1B visas granted has not increased at all.

Gaining the internships and job you desire requires that you stand out as unique and superior to all of the other candidates interviewing for the same positions. On average, over 100 applications are submitted for every internship or job opening. How do you stand out from the crowd and then convince your employer of choice that you can bring more value to the company than any of the other candidates who are just as smart and as experienced as you? It’s not easy – but it is doable.

My teaching activities at the Wharton School and NYU convinced me that the universities, although trying their best, are not preparing international students to win the job search battle. So, I founded the Institute for Global Student Success and built a team consisting of faculty from the University of Pennsylvania and successful executives from numerous industries. We run Intensives in New York City in August right before the start of university classes and offer ear-round personalized mentoring with Ivy League faculty and successful executives. The results? Over 90% o four enrollees have gained paid internships and jobs upon completion of our programs. Our enrollees work at companies such as Amazon, Marriott, JPMorgan Chase, PWC, Deloitte Consulting, EY, Wells Fargo, Cigna Insurance, WPP Advertising, MindShare Digital Analytics, JubaPlus Technology and Optimization, Oxford University Press, Highpoint Consulting, Philadelphia Film Development Office, Yingke Law etc.

The Institute for Global Student Success will be conducting special programming in August of 2015 for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors and second year graduate students. focused on gaining great internships and jobs. You have your choice of three different program options, depending on your needs:

1. 2-Day Intensive where you will learn, practice and execute the skills required to gain meaningful internships and jobs in the U.S. This two-day session will be held on August 22 and 23. At the conclusion of the 2 days, you will have:

Personalized Brand statement that positions you as a distinctive, superior job candidate that employers will want to hire.
Resume that gets you the interviews you desire. It is guaranteed that your résumé will be far superior to whatever you have developed with career placement offices.
LinkedIn profile that gains the attention of firms in your area of interest
Cover letter and e-mail methodology that get you YES response
Interviewing strategy that get you hired, refined through mock interviews.

2. Upon completion of the August 22-23 session, you can choose to attend another two days featuring roundtables on Entrepreneurship, Finance and Accounting, Consulting, Marketing and STEM careers. You will meet executives from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Johnson & Johnson, Verizon, eBay, PWC, McKinsey and other fine firms who will tell you how to enhance your likelihood of being hired by these firms. Additionally, you will visit the corporate headquarters of two firms. This session will be held August 24 and August 25.

3. Those students who complete the August 22-August 25 sessions may choose to enroll in year-round mentoring with Ivy League Faculty and successful executives. We will meet or speak with you for at least an hour a month, and usually more often, to guide you on your career choices, help you refine your tools and do company-specific mock interviews to prepare you for success.

Here is what some of our past enrollees have to say about the Institute for Global Student Success:

I’ve got the Private Wealth Management internship at Goldman Sachs. This has been my dream for years. I know I wouldn’t get this far without the IGSS program. Tian

It is just an awesome feeling when you have a mentor helping you define a career path and doing hours of mock interviewing until you know you’ll get the job…and I got one at PWC. Toan
I am going to start my career at Marriott…and I feel blessed to have worked with IGSS. Kanh

Space in the Institute for Global Student Success program is limited. Click Undergrad Registration or Graduate Registration to register or write info@gobalstudentsuccess.com for additional information. Get the Job You Want!

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01 Aug

Most with College STEM Degrees Go to Work in Other Fields, Survey Finds

This article first appeared in the Washington Post by Wesley Robinson and post on July 10, 2014.

People with bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering and math are more likely than other college graduates to have a job, but most of them don’t work in STEM occupations, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released Thursday.

Nearly 75 percent of all holders of bachelor’s degrees in STEM disciplines don’t have jobs in STEM occupations, according to a survey that reached 3.5 million homes, said Liana Christin Landivar, a sociologist with the Census Bureau. The bureau’s American Community Survey is the largest household survey in the nation.

About half of those who have degrees related to engineering, computers, math and statistics do get a STEM job, the survey found.

The survey also found that men still have most of the jobs in STEM fields, especially in engineering and computers. Researchers cite access and opportunity as reasons women and minorities are underrepresented.

The report comes at a time when national educational initiatives and funding are focused on increasing participation and graduation rates in the STEM disciplines, in part because of a belief that the United States is losing ground internationally.

The Census Bureau data shows that most of those who dedicate their college years to STEM subjects veer into other fields.

Landivar said there are many reasons students don’t get STEM jobs, including that STEM degrees provide a range of career options. Landivar noted that some biology majors, for instance, will go to medical school and become doctors. Because of the way the Census Bureau classifies jobs, doctors are not listed among STEM professionals.

Anthony Carnevale, director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, said STEM degrees are becoming “universal degrees.”

Carnevale said the report is not an indication of an oversupply of STEM graduates. He said STEM students are securing jobs in supply-chain management, inventory control and quality control — fields in which technical knowledge is required. He said there is a broad market for people with the right credentials, even though STEM jobs make up less than 6 percent of employment.

“If we’re overproducing STEM, why aren’t wages down?” Carnevale said.

Michael S. Teitelbaum, senior research associate in the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School, said certain fields do have good job prospects, but he cautioned against blindly guiding students into STEM disciplines.

“The STEM acronym is increasingly misleading rather than informative,” Teitelbaum said. He said that studies have found that nearly 20 percent of all jobs should be considered STEM-related, based on the technology used. The workers involved could include heating and air-conditioning installers, carpenters and automotive technicians, whose careers require technical knowledge but not a STEM degree, he said.

Teitelbaum said data indicate that there are at least twice as many people entering the workforce as there are jobs in STEM fields for those with a bachelor’s degree.

“If we continue to make career paths so bad for recent grads in science, math and engineering .?.?. depending on the sub-field, it can be really bad,” Teitelbaum said.

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16 Jul

Is Getting an MBA Worth It for an Entrepreneur?

This article first appeared in the Wharton Entrepreneurship blog, which is a curated collection of entrepreneurial voices.

By Vikram Joshi WG’08, founder of Proxim Diagnostics and Red Ladder Media

It was the summer of 2006.

The past winter I’d left a mid-level startup job and applied to MBA programs. I’d gotten into Wharton, which was amazing, but I still had some reservations. In my mind, being an entrepreneur and earning an MBA seemed like opposing forces: entrepreneurship is risky, fast-moving, and exciting, while MBA programs felt academic, methodical, and unimaginative.

I hedged, and decided to indulge the startup bug one more time before going back to school. I took a short term opportunity to move to LA and help a professor I knew spin-out a company from the local university. Little did I know that our work would immediately attract the interest of venture capitalists: we quickly closed our Series A, and the new organization was ready to embark on the process of building a company from the ground up. The investors offered me stewardship of the executive suite and more money than I had ever earned. One caveat: postpone my MBA, which really meant forget about it.

This was mere weeks before I was supposed to be heading to Philadelphia and Wharton.

It seemed as if the choice was clear: be an entrepreneur, or get an MBA. But I decided it wasn’t that simple. After some serious introspection, I decided to go to follow my original plan and go to Wharton. Not because I didn’t want to be an entrepreneur—but because I did. I figured that ideas come and go, companies come and go, and if I truly was an entrepreneur I would find a way to hone this ability at school, then come out and leap back into the fray armed with tons of new knowledge and connections.

That was the theory, but it was still difficult, those first months at Wharton. From afar, I saw my friends hiring people, moving into a brand new facility, spending money like crazy and meanwhile, I was in some core class staring at my notes. It took me 3 long months to finally accept that I was at school, and to dig in to the opportunities that were in front of me.

Once I acclimated to my new setting, I realized that it was a terrific testing ground for startup ideas. I linked up with a friend of mine in LA who was developing a company in digital media targeted at the Chinese market. At Wharton, there were great resources that let me explore the subject matter and country—all without much risk. To be honest, I wouldn’t have touched this opportunity without the safety net of that environment. Through the programs at Wharton Entrepreneurship and various academic advisors, I was able to learn about the media industry and business models. In regards to China, there were invaluable interactions with my many Chinese classmates as well as with professors who regularly taught and consulted there. These resources and connections wouldn’t have been available to me in West LA.

Post MBA, the confidence gained from that experience allowed me to reach out and explore new regions for my current company. As I explored business opportunities in Asia, I had this built-in experience of navigating new lands and the continuing aid of the Wharton network, which is still very much an active element in my life.

As an entrepreneur, the decision to seek an MBA is a difficult one. But entrepreneurship will continue to live inside of you wherever you go. If you’re pondering this choice, my advice is to use your environment to help cultivate that passion whatever your surroundings. You’ll surprise yourself with the number of open doors that present themselves. Even—or especially—at an MBA program.

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31 Mar

7 Job Interview Tips for US International Students

Let’s face it. Job interviews are nerve wrecking especially for international students studying in the US. Here are job interview tips to prepare you to interview effectively. Hopefully, this will help alleviate the stress and hopefully make you more comfortable during the interview.

1. Research the company. You should know a little about the company that is interviewing you. Visit the company website to get a summary of who they are – mission statement, company history, products, services, etc. Also check out their LinkedIn company profiles for additional information like jobs posted, new hires or related company news.

2. Practice. This sounds weird but practicing in front of a mirror or with friends and family will help immensely. If you are doing this with someone, ask them to give you feedback on body language, tone and approach.

3. Dress to impress. First impressions go a long way so make sure you dress appropriately. When dressing for an interview for a professional position, dress accordingly in business attire. For men, solid color suits like navy or black works. A long sleeve shirt with a tie and dark socks with conservative leather shoes are appropriate. For women, suits are good as well. If you are wearing a suit skirt, make sure it is long enough so you can sit down comfortably. Use minimal jewelry, light make-up and perfume. Make sure you have a professional hairstyle as well.

4. Plan. Have everything you need for your job interview so you can get there smoothly. Print out enough copies of your resume, lay out your clothes, map your travel route and check traffic reports. Always give yourself plenty of time to do these details. Although they seem minor, they will help you prepare more comfortably.

5. Arrive early. Try to arrive at your interview site at least 15 minutes before you are scheduled to speak with the hiring manager. This gives you time to relax, breathe and center yourself.

6. Be yourself. Don’t suppress your personality, or pretend to be something that you aren’t because it’s important that you end up in a job and culture that’s a good fit for you, rather than one where you’re miserable or don’t do well. So don’t hide your personality or put on a very stiff and formal interview persona.

7. Think positive. Although you may think this is the perfect job, you need to know that there are other job opportunities out there. If you keep this in mind, you take some pressure off you. Remember, if you don’t get the job it’s ok. Use it as practice for your next interview.

Think you need to prepare a little more? Enroll in the Institute for Global Student (IGSS) program. You will meet and establish long-lasting relationships with successful individuals from the US and other countries. You get better access to opportunities for internships and jobs and are prepared to excel during the recruiting process and beyond.

See what other students are saying about IGSS.

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27 Jan

Webinar: Get That Internship or Job You Desire

What is the One Question You Must Answer to Get the Internship or Job You Desire?

The demand for internships and jobs for both domestic and international students far exceeds supply. Only the best and brightest who know how to position themselves for success are gaining quality opportunities. To gain an outstanding internship or job, you must be able to answer one question:

Why should a company hire you rather than one of the other intelligent students from the same or similar universities?

Answering this requires some hard analysis and thinking. What is special about you?
What are your unique strengths? What can you contribute to a potential employer that other people cannot?

These questions are how you position yourself to succeed, and are the building blocks for your resume, interviewing style and networking success.

World-class professors and professionals will teach you how to position yourself as a special, unique professional that companies will want to hire. Presenters are:

Professor Alan Kerzner          Dr. Laura Sicola Mr. Tom Quarton
The Wharton School         Graduate School of Education,          Branding Expert
New York University             University of Pennsylvania
Founder, IGSS

When: Wednesday, January 29 from 9:00-10:00PM EST

To register for the event:

1. Go to the Institute for Global Student Success webex.

2. Click “Register”.

3. On the registration form, enter your information and then click “Submit”.

Once the host approves your registration, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event.

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01 Aug

Preparing for Student Job Fairs

One of the great advantages of attending university in the United States is the opportunity to attend FREE job fairs. Once you graduate, there is usually a fee to attend a career fair, but while you’re still in school, this powerful networking tool is provided at least once a semester. It is extremely helpful in finding out about “hidden” internships and job opportunities – not everything is posted online.

Here are some tips from the Institute of Global Student Success on how to stand out:

Do Your Research
Request a copy of the participating companies before the event (most universities will send a day or two in advance to those who registered). Google each one and highlight six that you really want to meet. Remember there will be tons of students waiting to speak to each company’s recruiter and you may not have enough time to introduce yourself to each one. Visit your top picks first.

Do Your Homework On Your Target Companies
Once you’ve narrowed the list down, dig a little deeper into the recent accomplishments of each of your target companies. You will instantly impress the recruiters if you can say something like, “I really like the video campaign your company launched last week.” Other students will be approaching them blindly.

Leave Something Behind
It’s wise to bring at least ten copies of your resume on nice paper. A thicker stock will stand out from a pile of plain sheets. Student business cards are helpful, too and will most likely go into the recruiter’s bag instead of a folder.

Listen More, Talk Less
Share how you can add value and fill a need their company may have. Don’t ask about their benefits or what they can do for your career. This is where you’re selling yourself. If you’ve done your research, you will already know if they’re a company you would like to work with. Besides your goal is to make contacts and get a possible interview. First, make an impression so you can get an interview. Then ask your questions during the interview.

Describe Yourself in 30 Seconds
The recruiters are literally meeting hundreds of students, and after awhile it’s a blur of faces and resumes. Stand out! How? Describe yourself in a quick blurb, add what you’re looking for (internship or full time job) and share an interesting personal fact. For example:

“Hi, my name is Ann (extend hand for handshake) and I’m originally from Taipei. I’m getting my Masters in Marketing Analytics. I love finding the stories buried inside marketing data and sharing them with my team. I am also a huge fan of 80s music! And I’m looking for an internship for the spring.”

Smile
Make eye contact and show recruiters you’re friendly and personable by smiling. It’s awkward when someone is just staring at you blankly. Even if you’re listening intently – smile.

Take a Copy of the Brochures
Each company will have brochures or other literature displayed on their table; take a copy. You can review later when you’re home, and also use them during the job fair to scribble down quick reference notes for yourself. Such as, “Love this company”, “Not interested”, “Follow up for open positions in November.”

Always Try to Get a Name
Some recruiters may offer you their business card. Others will say they “ran out”, which is when you can ask for their email address. If they say “All our internships and jobs are posted online,” still write down their name and title. Even if you apply online, it’s helpful to mention a current employee’s name (even an HR staffer) as reference.

Remember to check your university’s calendar for the next job fair – and good luck!

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