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Virtual Career Fairs: Three Tips for Success
Dear Coach Kwan, I never find career fairs helpful for me, as I hardly get to meet with companies who want to sponsor me. However, my...
Kwan Segal
Jan 29, 20215 min read
10 Things to Remember When Searching for Jobs in the First Quarter of 2021
Dear Coach Kwan I feel like 2020 was a really difficult and unstable year for jobs. What should I be aware of this year to help me be...
Kwan Segal
Jan 6, 20214 min read
Virtual Networking Tips During the Holiday Season
Dear Coach Kwan, It is now the holiday season and the number of job openings is much fewer than before. I’ll be graduating next year....
Kwan Segal
Dec 7, 20203 min read
3 Steps to Getting Referrals from Your Connections
Dear Coach Kwan, This pandemic has made job searching so competitive. I am so torn by online job applications that don't yield results....
Kwan Segal
Oct 28, 20203 min read
5 Steps to a Successful Informational Interview
Dear Coach Kwan, I feel like I'm doing something wrong when I try to network. I've asked my professor to connect me with a few...
Kwan Segal
Oct 14, 20204 min read
Q&As: Break into Tech as International Students
On September 19, 2020, I invited 2 guest speakers, Shanzman Khan and Aneri Desai, who have direct experience searching for jobs as an...
Kwan Segal
Sep 22, 20208 min read
Job Search Game Plan for Class of 2021👩🎓👨🎓
Dear Coach Kwan, Due to the pandemic, I’ve seen a lot of my friends who graduated in May 2020 struggling to find a job. I’m worried about...
Kwan Segal
Jul 17, 20204 min read
A checklist to help you convert an internship to a full-time job
Dear Coach Kwan, I’ve recently started an internship at a company that I really like and I love working with this team! I was hoping you...
Kwan Segal
Jun 12, 20204 min read
10 Ways to Stay on Top of Job Searching during COVID-19 (and the Trump Administration)
Find out what are the 10 Ways to Stay on Top of Job Searching during COVID-19 (and the Trump Administration)
Kwan Segal
May 26, 20206 min read
COVID-19's Impact on Job Searching
How to prepare for it and how to turn this crisis into opportunities Coach Kwan presented this topic in early March regarding the...
Kwan Segal
Apr 27, 20201 min read
Searching for jobs in the Coronavirus Era? Read this...
This world pandemic is an important topic that is on everyone’s mind and my heart goes out to all of the International Students who are...
Kwan Segal
Mar 24, 202012 min read
Gear Up for 2020 International Student Job Search Challenges
As the new year rolls around, International Students are being shown more and more opportunities to further their professional careers.
Kwan Segal
Jan 5, 20206 min read
Revamping Your Career Fair Strategy
Find out how Uyen started out as a freshman making her way through a career fair all the way to maintaining relationships with key people
Kwan Segal
Sep 7, 20191 min read
ICAway's guide for employers hiring international students
Hiring international students brings so many benefits to the U.S. job market.This guide provides a few reasons why employers should consider
Kwan Segal
Jul 30, 20191 min read
What To Do When Your 90-Day Unemployment Period Is Running Out
Five Steps To Take If You Are Unemployed Under Optional Practical Training (OPT) Dear Coach Kwan, HELP! I am now nearing the end of the...
Kwan Segal
Jul 17, 20193 min read
How To Make The Most Out Of Summer
Dear Coach Kwan, Now that summer is here, I want to take advantage of having a break from school and focus on my job search. How can I...
Kwan Segal
Jun 12, 20194 min read
International Students' Dream Job 📊 How to Stand Out as a Data Professional?
Dear Coach Kwan, I am an incoming international student who is trying to decide what career path to take. A lot of my friends are going...
Kwan Segal
May 22, 20194 min read
Remove job search barriers for international students by using LinkedIn
Dear Coach Kwan, I just finished my finals and woohoo… I officially graduated! I am trying to be more proactive about my job search. I...
Kwan Segal
May 7, 20195 min read
Introducing the ICAway Talent Platform
Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to coach some amazing ICAway students and see them land their dream jobs, for which I...
Kwan Segal
Apr 30, 20193 min read
Career Fair Prep: How To Research A Company
Dear Coach Kwan, As career fair season quickly approaches, I am starting to get nervous about how to approach it. I understand that it is...
Kwan Segal
Feb 5, 20193 min read
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