The International Careers Show

The season 1 finale is here! I talk about the lessons I've learned (and patterns I hope you've noticed for your career, too) and I recap some of my favorite interviews. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Iris Guo is an international student from China who came to Canada alone with a big dream of changing the world. Iris has held multiple internships in the EdTech and nonprofit fields. Today she’s going to share her story and strategy for how others can break into ed tech and nonprofits! Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Lydia Huang is a talent acquisition partner also known as a recruiter) at The Pokemon International Company International, and she’s also a job search advisor for Immigrant professionals at Upwardly Global. Upwardly Global’s mission is to eliminate employment barriers for skilled immigrants and refugees, and integrate this population into the professional U.S. workforce. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Amy and Devanshi are the co-founders of Gaucho Creative, UC Santa Barbara’s first and only pro-bono marketing group, specializing in digital and creative strategy. They partner with small to medium size businesses and nonprofits to create marketing strategies with data-driven results. Their team consists of diverse and goal-oriented students at UC Santa Barbara, dedicated to delivering the highest quality marketing campaigns for their clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

VP Research, Insights & Analytics Jonathen Tesser comes on the show to talk about the power of mentorship. As a career whisperer for young professionals, Jonathan intimately understands the challenges his mentees face. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Ex-PWC Consultant and founder of Primal Career Mahdi Kafi comes on the show to talk about how he got into a Big 4 consulting firm despite mediocre GPA and a non-target school! Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Former Spanish teacher turned Marketing consultant, Mariam currently works as a search engine optimization manager at a marketing agency, where she manages SEO initiatives for LinkedIn. She works with LinkedIn’s marketers and copywriters to make sure that web pages are appearing in search results on Google. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Daniel helps 1st generation and minority college students receive internships/job offers from hundreds of Fortune 500 Companies and is the founder of Mastering College To Career. #1 best selling author, course creator and host of a top-rated podcast of the same name, Daniel has dedicated himself to showing college students the path out of debt and into their dream job. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

This month we cover unique strategies from international students and professionals for job searching and standing out from the crowd, including how to get experience when changing careers. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

International student and nonprofit founder Hani Qamar comes on the show to talk about her non-profit, the Canadian Advisory of Women Immigrants and why she's dedicated to empowering women immigrants. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

UX Design intern at Electronic Arts and founder of Design Buddies Grace Ling comes on the show to talk about her massive career change from biomed to UX design. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

International community builder, Wonsulting Community Lead and Linkedin Learning Champion Alvin Meledath comes on the show to talk about how to find your voice and how it affects your career development! Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Did you know there are other ways to work in the USA without a work visa? Minh Nguyen comes on the show to talk about his journey to sponsoring his green card without ever getting a work visa. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Business Analyst, Project Manager and Consultant Teresa Ling comes on the show to talk about the challenges and misconceptions college graduates have when learning how to job search. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Director of Partnerships at Microsoft and founder of Cultivated Culture - Austin Belcak comes on the show to talk about his signature job seeker tools that have allowed him and his clients to get into hyper competitive roles...from non-traditional backgrounds. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Former VP of Marketing at Google and Microsoft shares her secrets to getting highly sought after jobs. Author of the book Invaluable, Maya Grossman shares her experiences, stories and lessons she learned in the hopes that you can achieve your career aspirations! Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

This month we cover career development strategies and how to become a top performer to future-proof your career. We also talk about how to self-sponsor a green card, how to break into design from a non-traditional background and how to find your voice. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Working hard isn't always the solution. Tedx speaker Shivangi Dharne and her friend and mentor Tanish Islam come on the show to talk about their experiences and learnings about the truth about hard work. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

1 in 4 students have a diagnosable mental health condition, 1 in 3 struggle with an existing mental illness, and two-thirds of those with disorders don't seek treatment. April Tsuei comes on the show to shine a light on mental illness, while sharing how she's building a thriving career at Amazon despite her challenges. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Product manager at Poly and co-founder of Product Buds Henrika Lim comes on the show to do a deep dive on how non-traditional job seekers can make their way into a career in Product Management. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

3x TEDx speaker and Social Entrepreneur Vivian Tan talks about how to Discover The Definition of You; a 5 step process in order to accept yourself in the ongoing struggle of anxiety and feeling worthy. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Who says careers can’t be fulfilling?! International professional and head of talent acquisition Eleonora Valenti talks about her journey working in multiple countries around the world and how she discovered Human Careers; a platform for helping high achievers find fulfillment in their careers. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

A process for networking and building your personal brand at the same time? Joseph Shin, Director of Growth and Marketing at Product Buds comes on the show to talk about his unique strategy for networking and building relationships while at the same time building his personal brand and credibility. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

If you've wondered how to start building a side hustle, this episode is for you. Jasmine Uyen Le comes on to talk about how to get paid to learn new skills and build your side hustle. We also talk a little about the green card/visa process in the USA. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Apple Top 100 podcast host Justin Nguyen comes on to talk about how to get over the fear of networking and how to connect with highly influential people! Learn how Justin got over his fear and struggles with networking for his career with his special method. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

This month we deep dive into networking as well as confidence and mental health with a top 100 podcast host as well as multiple tedx speakers.  We also talk about the importance of finding a fulfilling career, more Linkedin strategies and a deep dive into product management. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

If you struggle with not feeling good enough, this episode is for you. Khanh comes on the show to talk about her journey through dealing with impostor syndrome and strong desire to be accepted by her peers when she came to the USA. It was so strong, she referred to it as "creating a Western persona."  Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Being a first-gen immigrant student is hard. How do you deal with the challenges? Gabriela comes on the show to share her experiences and lessons shes learned from living in three different continents! Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Are you still using google to find scholarships? Today's guest has cracked the code to finding and winning lucrative academic scholarships to pay for her education. Ledo comes on to talk about not only how to find high impact scholarships (its not what you think) but also how to win them. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

A Father's Day special! Management Consultant for Fortune 100s, executive coach, and my dad comes on the show today to talk about the keys to a successful career. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Want to study overseas but you don’t know where to go? Study Melbourne Ambassador Ziggy Hao comes on the show to talk about why she chose Melbourne for school as well as why you should go there, too. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

If you’ve dreamed about traveling internationally for work or for fun, this episode is for you. Former international student Dung Pham comes on the show to talk all things travel and how anyone can achieve their dreams of exploring the world, even if they’re broke! Sounds crazy? Check out this episode to see how its possible. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

International students have a huge advantage over their local counterparts. Why’s that? Marketing Strategist & Analyst. April Zheng comes on the show to talk about the unique value propositions that international students have that make them a huge asset in the workforce. April is originally from China and has studied in China, Spain and the USA, and she talks about how her experience has allowed her to cultivate a stronger understanding of marketing principles. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

You got accepted into a school overseas! Congratulations, but now what? What do you do to make sure you land a good job after college? College professor David Mendoza comes on the show to talk about how international students can prepare to transition smoothly into life in a new country and make sure they take full advantage of the opportunities available to them to improve their chances of landing a good job. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

"You can’t stop here. You need to try again.” - a recruiter told Basant this when she was rejected from a job, and it changed her life. Basant Shenouda is an international speaker and founder of Basant Blast, a Professional Training & Coaching company that supports job seekers become less fearful and more resourceful towards their career and personal development. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Co-Ops allow students to gain critical hands on experience, that is reminiscent of the experience that a post-grad full-time hire would be doing after college. Grace Yeung comes on the show to talk about why you should stop what you're doing and go get a co-op! Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

She got an internship offer without even interviewing! Linh is a Marketing & Advertising Student and High Profile Content Creator with a passion for personal development. She’s utilized the power of Linkedin to build connections, grow her audience and land internships. Learn how Linh used Linkedin to land internships effortlessly. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Olaseni is award-winning leader and President of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) at the University of the District of Columbia. He’s been involved with some of the largest global corporations in the world including Google and Facebook and is now an incoming program manager intern at Microsoft. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Don't apply. Get referred. That's Jonathan's motto and its how he and his mentees were able to get offers into the some of of the most competitive companies in the world. Jonathan Javier is TedxUcr speaker and the Founder of Wonsulting, a professional training & coaching company that supports those who come from non-traditional backgrounds/non-target schools to get them into their dream careers. Jonathan has conducted over 80 workshops internationally. Clients who have worked with Wonsulting have received offers from companies like Google, Amazon, Pwc, Wells Fargo, Walt Disney, Riot Games and many more. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

Nine students all over the world share their story this month, as well as a tedx speaker, a higher education professional and even a personal travel coach. We cover topics such as the power of Linkedin and personal branding, lessons learned from moving overseas, the importance of community and relationships, shame, impostor syndrome and how to deal with culture shock. We also covered the benefits of Co-Ops vs internships and winning scholarships for college students, as well as Study Melbourne, which is an initiative that supports international students come to Melbourne for school and potentially work. A few of our guests have lived in multiple countries and they shared the lessons they learned as well as how it benefited their careers. "Don't apply. Get referred" is the name of the game this month. The majority of my guests talk about the importance of networking and relationships and how it helped them and their clients get job offers at companies like Microsoft, Linkedin and Google, although the way some of my guests got jobs with little to no interviews may surprise you! Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.

TEDx speakers, higher education thought leaders, coaches, and successful international students come together to share the challenges international students, job seekers and professionals have today, and how to overcome them. Standard career advice isn't enough; if your goal is to succeed overseas, you have to work 3x as hard as your local peers to get a precious visa. Don't forget to subscribe so you can get notified when new episodes come out, and leave a review, so we know what's working! Show Notes and resources mentioned are available at michaelsbusinessenglish.com/podcast.