There’s a lot going on this week! Workshops, regional advising, career development events, and more. Join us!

 

Tuesday, Jan 31:

CV, Resume, Cover Letter Overview Workshop – 12:30 -1:30

Homer Babbidge Library, Class of 1947 Room, Storrs Campus

This session is for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, in any discipline, who seek tips to strengthen an American-style curriculum vitae (CV), resume, and cover letter.
During this workshop you will learn about format, considerations for content, and options for featuring your experiences and skills within each distinct document.
Attendees are encouraged to bring drafts in paper or electronic form. http://calendar.uconn.edu/event/52030/2017-01-31

 

International Chat – 3:00 -4:00 pm – ISSS Lounge

Join us each week to connect with other international students and scholars, share your experiences, gain tips for living abroad, and discuss the latest events.

 

Wednesday, February 1: 

Information Session on the President’s Executive Order – 12:00 – 1:00 pm – ISSS Lounge

We will cover details of the Executive Order so that affected students can plan for these changes.

 

ISSS Coffee Hour – 2-4 pm – ISSS Lounge

Take a break from your studies for some coffee, tea and snack while you connect with the UConn community.

 

Thursday, February 2:

ISSS at GBLC – Room 404 - Graduate Business Learning Center, Hartford

Students who wish to meet with an ISSS advisor must register for an appointment: www.icworkshops.uconn.edu > View Available Events > Hartford GBLC International Advising

 

OPT Workshop (Post-Completion) – 2 pm – ISSS Lounge

F-1 students can learn about post-completion Optional Practical Training, which allows you to work in the U.S. after graduation for 12-36 months. Sign up required: www.icworkshops.uconn.edu > View Available Events > OPT Workshop (Post-Completion)

 

Career Development: Now What? Following Up and Following Through – 2-4 pm

Storrs Campus, Center for Career Development, WCB 202

You’ve gone to the Internship and Co-op Fair and chatted with recruiters and now what? Stop by anytime between 2 pm and 4 pm for help with follow-up emails, LinkedIn messages, and more! Contact: [log in to unmask]

 

Friday, February 3:

ISSS Law School Advising – All day – By appointment – Library Room 504 - UConn School of Law, Hartford

An international advisor will be available at the Law School to meet with F-1 and J-1 students on matters related to their immigration issues and questions.
Sign up for an appointment: http://www.icworkshops.uconn.edu > Law School/Greater Hartford International Advising

 

Law School: OPT Workshop (Post Completion) – 2 pm – Chase Hall 110 – UConn School of Law, Hartford

F-1 students can learn about post-completion Optional Practical Training, which allows you to work in the U.S. after graduation for 12-36 months. Sign up required:   www.icworkshops.uconn.edu > View Available Events > OPT Workshop (Post-Completion)

 

Monday, February 6th

 

ISSS Stamford Advising – All Day – By Appointment – Stamford Campus Rm 113

An international advisor will be available at the Law School to meet with F-1 and J-1 students on matters related to their immigration issues and questions.
Sign up for an appointment: http://www.icworkshops.uconn.edu > Stamford International Advising

 

Stamford:  OPT Workshop (Post Completion) – Room 132, 1 pm , Stamford Campus

F-1 students can learn about post-completion Optional Practical Training, which allows you to work in the U.S. after graduation for 12-36 months. Sign up required:   www.icworkshops.uconn.edu > View Available Events > OPT Workshop (Post-Completion)

 

Career Development: Acing the Interview – 3- 4 pm

Storrs Campus, Laurel Hall Rm 302

The résumé, cover letter, and application all serve the purpose of getting you the interview, and the interview is your chance to actually get the job. In this presentation you learn about what to expect in an interview and how to prepare to answer standard and complex questions in a professional way that makes you stand out and land the job, internship, or experience you are seeking.

Contact: [log in to unmask]

 

 

Rae Alexander
Director

International Student and Scholar Services

 

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