International Grad Student Career Forum

Please join us for UC San Diego’s Grad Student Forum on November 14, 2012!

UCSD International Graduate Students – don't miss this opportunity to meet and network with international UCSD alum and corporate partners from the San Diego area who value the skills, knowledge and experience of international professionals!

Why join us for the International Career Forum?

The International Grad Student Career Forum provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to experience:

Insight into the career search from the perspective of an employer

Testimonials and tips on how to represent yourself to employers from UCSD's international alumni

Networking with professionals representing top companies from biotech, engineering, business, and technology industries

International Education Week provides top international students the knowledge and awareness of the world's cultures, peoples and languages, and affirms the critical role that international education and exchange programs play in fostering world peace.

Format

The evening will begin with two top recruiters, Erik Miller from Qualcomm, and Holly Hennessey from Newegg.com, giving their tips and insight about the recruitment process.

Following Erik and Holly's discussion, a professional panel consisting of UC San Diego international student alumni will offer tips and advice for a successful career search with a focus on challenges specific to international graduate students.

Panelist Include:

Cuifen Zhang - Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

Shivam Tandon - Qualcomm

Shrey Prasad - Peregrine Semiconductor

Jessie Tseng - Anklesaria Group Inc.

After the panel discussion, there will be a career networking mixer. This is the opportunity to meet and mingle with peers and professions. Learn more about the companies who are participating in the event and exchange ideas about how to best approach a career transition as an international graduate student.

The following companies will be at the mixer: Qualcomm, Petco, Peregrine Semiconductor, NuVasive, EMAS Pro, Torrey Hills Technology, French American Chamber of Commerce, Gallup, Newegg.com, Akamai, Collabera , Schlumberger