Interview Confidence for International Students
International students: Everything you need to know about interviewing for American internships and jobs
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Note! This course is included in the H-1B Job Search subscription package. Get the details here.
Want to impress employers during your interviews? Want to build confidence and know exactly what is going to happen during the interview process? Want to know how to negotiate for a good salary and understand American benefits? Want to have all that information whenever you need it?
Then this course is for you. Take this course and you will learn how to:
- Prepare for any interview - Phone, Skype, In-person, and Video
- Answer tough interview questions
- Practice your interview skills before the big day
- Answer three common behavioral interview questions
- Introduce yourself at the start of the interview to make a good impression
- Ask smart questions that impress the employer during the interview
- Follow up with interviewees (email templates provided)
- Negotiate for a good salary when you are offered the position
- Navigate the negotiation process so you understand the benefits that are offered to you
You get access to expert career advice specifically for international students studying in the US that will guide you from start to finish.
In this course you learn directly from me. Each section has a video explanation of the concept. I give you the information you'd normally hear in a workshop or coaching appointment. Also in this course you'll see video examples from the interview so you know what to expect. These videos include:
- Interview greetings and small talk in the interview process
- Examples of how to answer behavioral questions
- Body language and enthusiasm expectations in American culture
- How to answer the most popular interview questions: Tell me about yourself
- How to answer behavioral interview questions
- Examples of how to ask good questions at the end of the interview
I also challenge you to use your skills offline. You will have homework assignments to help you build the skills you need to succeed in your interview and negotiation.
After completing this course you will:
- Understand the four types of interviews: Phone, Skype, Video, In-Person
- Understand what Americans expect you to act during an interview
- Know how to use mock interviews to practice for your interview
- Have the confidence to succeed in your interviews
- Build communication skills for your interview and negotiation
As an international student career coach, I've worked with hundreds of international students who found jobs in top organizations like Google, Amazon, World Economic Forum, and BCG, as well as startups and nonprofits. Now I'm putting all my knowledge and coaching advice into one big course. I'm passionate about teaching international students everything they need to know about their job search. I built this course for students like you.
This course is recommended for:
- Students who are interviewing for internships or full time roles
- Students who are not afraid of making mistakes
- Students who want to improve their professional communication skills
This course is not recommended for:
- Students who want to learn the details about OPT, CPT and H1B visas: I’m an international student career specialist not an immigration lawyer. Visit your immigration office at school to learn detailed information about work authorization for international students
Your Instructor
Nicolle Merrill is the founder of GlobalMe School, the online career platform that trains international students and professionals for adventurous international careers. In 2018, she launched www.internationalstudentcareers.com, a leading global career website for international students. Nicolle is the author of How to Get a Job in the USA: A Practical Guide for International Students.
Prior to GlobalMe School, Nicolle was an Associate Director of Career Services at Yale School of Management. Over two years, she helped hundreds of international students and global executives through global career transitions. Nicolle has worked with students who have landed roles at Google, Facebook, Amazon, the World Economic Forum, the UN, Alibaba, and numerous startups. Nicolle has spoken to global audiences at American and European higher education conferences on preparing international students for global careers.
Course Curriculum
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StartUnderstanding the American interview (5:47)
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StartThe basic interview structure
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StartInterview preparation (2:59)
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StartExample interview preparation: Google Product Manager
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StartCreate your professional story (2:17)
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StartExample professional story (2:24)
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StartPractice your professional story
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StartChallenge: Share your professional story
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StartAnswering behavioral questions #1: Good example (1:26)
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StartChallenge: What did you notice?
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StartAnswering behavioral questions #1; Bad example (2:26)
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StartChallenge: What did you notice?
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StartReview (3:59)
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StartAnswering behavioral questions #2: Good example (1:43)
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StartChallenge: What did you notice?
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StartAnswering behavioral quesitons #2: Bad example (2:08)
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StartChallenge: What did you notice?
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StartReview (4:32)