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Fellow Grad Students,
I want to take this opportunity to officially say hello! As the new editor of Future 411, I'm looking forward to exploring some of the issues that occupy all of our minds as we prepare to enter the job market. I for one am constantly weighing the pros and cons of the academic career, and have decided to keep an open mind for any opportunity that comes my way. Since I'm probably not the only one struggling with these issues, I hope to use Future 411 as an avenue of exploration for all the great resources and exciting career opportunities out there. I've received such a warm welcome here at the Career Services office, and would encourage every grad student to take advantage to the resources that they can offer.
I'd also like to extend an invitation to all of my readers- feel free to contact me with suggestions for future topics! Future 411 is your resource for career guidance and I want to address the issues that are on your mind. So, if you have questions about a particular aspect of the career search or have an excellent resource that you think other grad students should know about, please let me know. My e-mail address is pabr4401@colorado.edu, I look forward to hearing from you!
This month, we're exploring some of the international opportunities available to graduate students. I believe that international experience can, and should, go beyond an undergraduate study abroad trip. There is so much to learn from a global perspective. Whether you're pursing more graduate study, embarking on a new career, or simply looking for a unique resume-builder, you might want to consider expanding your horizons to other countries. Plus, confronted with the harsh realities of today's job market, it makes sense to be open to any opportunity that may come your way, even if that opportunity takes an unexpected form.
To that end, we have an exciting selection of interviews and articles in this month's issue. Read on for advice and first-hand experience from Aga Sypniewska, International Program Manager for Career Services. I also speak with Dr. Jeffrey DeShell, a CU Boulder alumni and faculty member who has taught in both Hungary and Northern Cyprus. And don't miss the articles from Vitae and The Chronicle of Higher Education; whether you are just considering the possibility of opportunities abroad or are nearly ready to start your international job search, these pieces offer advice to help you on your way.
Cheers,
Cordialement,
& Hasta Pronto,
Trish Bredar
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Our Colleagues
The Advantages of Going Global
Interview by Trish Bredar
Agnieszka "Aga" Sypniewska is the International Program Manager and Career Counselor at CU. She holds an MBA and an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She also has a Diploma in Counseling Psychology from the College of Allied Educators in Singapore.
Drawing on her expertise as International Program Manager as well as her own experience as an international student, Aga speaks to the advantages of thinking globally. "The greatest benefit of living, working, or studying abroad is the immense expansion of one's awareness."
Aga points the way to a few great resources for grad students, including Go Global, the Career Services site for international opportunities, which provides some excellent tools for students seeking to work or study abroad. She also stresses the importance of starting early as building an internationally focused resume now can make a huge difference down the road. Read the full interview here.
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Our Alumni
The International Academic
Interview by Trish Bredar
Jeffrey DeShell is a Professor of English at CU Boulder. He completed his PhD in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo, after receiving his BA and MA from CU. He has published six novels-most recently, Expectation (2013) and Arthouse (2011)-as well as some art criticism and a critical book on Poe's fiction.
Dr. DeShell was a Fulbright Teaching Fellow in Budapest with Eötvös Loránd University and then József Attila University. He also worked as an Assistant Professor at Eastern Mediterranean University in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
In his interview, he discusses the international aspect of his career. He stresses the importance of flexibility and open-mindedness: "Be persistent and flexible. Don't give up after the first rejection, and don't decline something if it's not exactly where you want to go. Get out in the world." Read the full interview here.
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Professional Advice
The Chronicle of Higher Education
"Conducting the International Job Search"
By Katrina Gulliver
In this insightful article, Gulliver shares lessons learned from her international academic career. Taking into consideration the poor state of the academic job market in the U.S., Gulliver claims that those willing to expand their job search to an international scale have a better chance of finding a faculty position. This article offers a range of tips and resources to make your international job search as smooth and successful as possible. Speaking from a wealth of personal experience, Gulliver points out some of the advantages of teaching in a foreign country. If you're intrigued by the possibility of living abroad, I suggest giving this article a read. Even if you are years away from entering the market, it is never to early to bolster your CV in ways that will translate well in an international context. Read the article here.
Vitae
"The Cost-Conscious Case for Taking Your Grad Studies Abroad"
This article offers a practical guide to determining whether or not graduate study abroad is the right choice for you! By weighing advantages of international study such as lower tuition rates, emerging markets, and a global resume against possible disadvantages- for example, language and cultural barriers, Smith offers some well-researched opinions on the realities of pursing grad school in a foreign country.
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HSBC, Hong Kong
Aclipse, Seoul, Korea
Optimal Consulting, Shanghai
Graduate Research Fellow, National Endowment for Financial Education Colorado Public Radio, News Fellowship Environmental Scientist, Freestone Environmental Admissions Coordinator, Galvanize Postdoctoral Appointee- Math/Computer Science, Argonne National Laboratory Health Scientist/Consultant, Cardno ChemRisk Psychiatrist, Savio House
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Featured International Events
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H1B Visa and US Work Authorization Workshop
Wednesday, February 25th, 5:30pm
International students will learn about the details of US work authorizations (H-1B and Green Card) and how to navigate these processes. Brad Hendrick, an immigration lawyer from Caplan and Earnest, will review how to obtain legal status and work permits, and how to talk to employers about your immigration status. Bring questions and get your answers right from the source. Organized by Career Services and International Student and Scholar Services.
Start Your New Life Overseas: How to Plan & Fund Your International Work and Travel
Thursday, March 5th, 5pm
Ginger Kern is a TEDx speaker, a Fulbright alumna, and a world traveler. At 22, after graduating from college, she left the US to teach English in Europe. One year of international work turned into three and by the end, she had traveled to 25 countries and built a network across three continents. Today, she has a consulting firm that helps people just like you who are interested in going overseas.
She joins us to share a step-by-step guide to find and apply for grants, programs, and fellowships that will pay YOU to live and work abroad. Plus, you'll learn a proven method to overcome the challenges that come with international living. Join this interactive workshop, enjoy free food and refreshments, have a chance to ask one-on-one questions and take your first step toward being a global citizen, right here in Boulder.
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Buff Talks: Execs Tell All
Thursday, February 26, 4-6pm C4C Abrams.
Be Influential. Explore careers in business from executives at the top of the career ladder. Learn from panelists about their career paths, how they have navigated to become executives and how you can get involved! This is an incredible opportunity to learn from leaders in consulting, media, biotech, and technology,
Buff Talks: Non-Profits
Tuesday, March 3, 4-6pm C4C Abrams.
Be empowered. Explore careers in non-profits from experts in the non-profit field. Learn from panelists about their career paths and how to get involved. This is a great opportunity to meet with local non-profit executives and discover the benefits of working at a non-profit.
Panelists include:
Anne Tapp, Executive Director at Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN).
Hana Dansky, Executive Director at Boulder Food Rescue.
Shari Leach, Executive Director, Women's Wilderness Institute.
This is great preparation for Careers for a Cause, a career fair for those interested in non-profits and other social responsible careers.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 4-6:30pm
Naropa Performing Arts Center
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Center for Community N352
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