Worldwide Careers Week

CAPS is please to bring you Worldwide Careers Week focusing on the advantages of engaging in new and exciting opportunities working and volunteering abroad.  Take this chance to expand your awareness and interest in global opportunities.

Monday, November 15th, 2010
2:30 – 4:30 pm, Brown 5001
US Working Visas

Interested in working in the U.S. but don’t know about the visa requirements?  This is the session for you, presented by the Non-Immigrant Visa Chief, Consul Ian Sheridan. He will present on the US Working Visas available for students and graduates.

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
4:30-6:00, Brown 5001
Great Worldwide Experiences Panel

Hear it from those that have taken the beaten and the unbeaten paths to get work abroad.  Your fellow students have gone through awesome experiences, they wish to share.  The will talk about what motivated them, the steps they took to find an opportunity and what it was like.  Learn about great resources along the way.

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
12-3, Brown 5001
Worldwide Organizations Fair

Come and talk to employers and organizations interested in you.  Learn about several opportunities in various domains such as teaching English, volunteering, teaching in developing countries, international development, cooperant options, and so on.  Check MyFuture for updated information on employers participating at the fair.

Wednesday, November  17th, 2010
12-3, Brown 2nd floor
Cultural Awareness Poster Presentation

Did you want to find out more about a specific country or culture so you experience less of a cultural shock when you go there?  Talk to international students and taste some typical goodies from several countries worldwide.  You can also gain insight on some ideas and resources in those countries.

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
5:00 – 7:00 pm, Brown 5001
Worldwide Teaching English Panel

Learn about what it takes to teach English overseas.  What does it take to get these types of well-paid jobs? Do you need a certificate and experience?  Or maybe not.  Come find out for yourself from the employers themselves and some participants too.

Friday, November  19th, 2010
10:30 -11:30, Brown 5001
Workshop – International Career Resources: Going Global and Big Guide Online

Learn how to use the ultimate job seeker’s tools for finding employment at home and abroad.  Please bring your laptop with you as this will be an interactive and hands-on workshop.

Registration required through myFuture.  From your homepage, click on the Events tab followed by the Workshop tab and keyword WWCW