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Is Job Hunting Really a Numbers Game?
Dear Coach Kwan, As an international student who is actively looking for a job, I hear from so many of my peers that they have been...
Kwan Segal
Jan 14, 20193 min read
Start Off 2019 On The Right Foot
Dear Coach Kwan, I am now a senior in college, and after sharing New Year’s resolutions with my family, I realized that I really need to...
Kwan Segal
Jan 1, 20194 min read
How To Maintain Relationships With Potential Mentors
Dear Coach Kwan, I am struggling with maintaining a relationship with someone who I think could potentially be a great mentor for me. We...
Kwan Segal
Nov 19, 20183 min read
How To Connect With The Higher-Ups From Small And Medium-Sized Companies
Dear Coach Kwan, In the past, you advised that we should connect with small and medium-sized companies because of their flexible hiring...
Kwan Segal
Nov 2, 20183 min read
Questions International Students Should (and Should Not) Ask at Career Fairs
Never ask: Do you sponsor H1-B? Let’s face it: most career fairs are for both domestic and international students. If they’re faced with...
Kwan Segal
Sep 27, 20185 min read
How To Create Interesting Conversations
The new school year has started. You’ve taken your first classes and met tons of new classmates. Have you made any new friends? If you...
Kwan Segal
Sep 11, 20183 min read
Get Ready for Your Next Career Fairs
Career fairs are a great way for employers to expand their talent search to fill vacant positions in their companies. Many international...
Kwan Segal
Aug 28, 20187 min read
The 3 Things First-Year International Students should do
Many international students strive for academic excellence while pursuing higher education in the U.S. While this is a great goal,...
Kwan Segal
Aug 7, 20186 min read
New to the U.S. and LinkedIn Networking? Here’s Where You Can Start
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Kwan Segal
Jul 27, 20183 min read
Building Your New Network in the U.S. is Not That Hard
Going through the traditional job search online is tough because only about 2% of applicants get the interview. For international...
Kwan Segal
Jul 13, 20184 min read
Resume Mistakes International Student Must Avoid
Why do you need a resume? It’s a career branding tool that shows recruiters who you are. The purpose of a resume is to make recruiters...
Kwan Segal
May 7, 20182 min read
12 Do’s and Dont's When You Network as an International Student
Out of all the 7 steps to career success that I teach my international students, networking has been their biggest challenge. Most...
Kwan Segal
Apr 30, 20182 min read
How to Find a Summer Internship in Less Than 60 Days as an International Student
Is there still time for international students to find their summer internships? I teach job search skills to international students in...
Kwan Segal
Apr 24, 20185 min read
Deal with Immigration Questions as an International Student
A video clip from International Student Career Coaching and Immigration workshop with Attorney Art Serratelli at the University of...
Kwan Segal
Oct 24, 20173 min read
Be a Good Fit Candidate as an International Student
I've talked in my previous blog about being "assertive" and "professional" as very important. However, "over-confidence" will not get...
Kwan Segal
Sep 6, 20172 min read
Deal with Annoying Job Interview Questions as an International Student
We've talked about setting up the right mindset to win your next interview by creating a conversation instead of setting up a stage of...
Kwan Segal
Jun 21, 20172 min read
Create Compelling Stories as an International Student
I've provided TWO quick tips on how to handle negative questions in my previous blog: Nailing Job Interviews 101: Turning Your Failure...
Kwan Segal
Jun 12, 20174 min read
Turn Weaknesses to Compelling Stories as an International Student
Don't be Nervous About Discussing Your Weaknesses. Instead, Answering with Strategy Will Help Get Your Foot in the Door! Negative...
Kwan Segal
Jun 9, 20173 min read
Present Your Success Stories In An Authentic Way as an International Student
How Do You Give Effective Answers to Positive and Negative Questions in Job Interviews? Let's look at this through the lens of the...
Kwan Segal
Jun 1, 20175 min read
Build the Right Mindset For A Successful Job Interview as an International Student
Before preparing for any interview, please remember that your interview is not a test if you are in or out, it is about creating a...
Kwan Segal
May 22, 20172 min read
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