Applications are now open for Rare Book School Summer 2020 courses. Topics range from developing special collections for organizations to digital tools for bibliography and book history. Space is limited and admissions will be considered on a rolling bases if you don’t meet the application February 17 deadline.
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Princeton University Library’s Department of Special Collections is excited to offer the Archival Residency for Manuscripts Division Collections again this year. The residency provides a summer of paid work experience for a current or recent graduate student interested in pursuing an archival career.
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Job searching is difficult no matter your connections or credentials. International students, though, face a unique set of obstacles that can further complicate things: confusion over work authorization, employers hesitant to do extra paperwork, concerns about non-native English-speaking abilities, and so on. These certainly aren’t always fair, but it’s important that international job seekers anticipate the challenges and prepare accordingly.
Many employers lack experience with hiring international applicants and, as a result, make incorrect assumptions — that the process is too time consuming, costly, etc. To counteract this, we recommend becoming informal experts on work visas. Attend F-1, Optional Practice Training (OPT), and Curricular Practice Training (CPT) workshops put on by UW International Student Services. You may also want to research the H-1B visa program. Practice explaining these topics in just a few sentences.
Here’s how you might approach the subject at a networking event (it probably fits most naturally after you’ve given your elevator pitch):
“Does your company hire international applicants on student visas?”
Or:
“Are you familiar with hiring students for CPT or OPT? I’m an international student interested in applying for a position with your company.”
The former option is a little more open-ended while the latter is direct. If the recruiter’s initial response is to mention the complexity or costs associated with international hires, politely suggest the process might be more straightforward than they assume:
“The process for international hires is actually easier than a lot of people think. There isn’t any additional financial cost to the employer, and securing a student visa only takes about two weeks. There is some extra paperwork involved, but completing that is the student’s responsibility.”
The conversation could go in a variety of directions from there and it’s good to be well-versed in a few key areas. For internships, you should know the rules on getting credit (they vary by program), start dates (you must have been at the UW for at least three quarters before starting and can’t start mid-quarter), and transitioning from an internship to full-time position.
When discussing full-time employment, you might get into more specifics on OPT and H-1B visas. Be aware that MLIS graduates can only work one year of OPT, while INFO, MSIM, and PhD graduates can do up to three — again, at no additional cost to the company.
Be careful to not come across aggressively during these conversations but know that some level of assertiveness is both necessary and acceptable.
Read more about student visas here.
Despite your best efforts, some employers will still be resistant to hiring an international student. Fortunately, there are companies that are on the record as being open to international hires. Where you can find them:
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Need help with citation tools? Are you looking for graduate funding? Would you like to learn more about text mining? Maybe you’d like some help with designing data visualizations, posters, or presentations? If so, the Consultation Studio in Allen Library has the following services available during Winter quarter 2020!
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The NMRT Communication Committee is looking to hear from student ALA chapters to hear about all the things you are working on! Is a member presenting? Any fun chapter activities going on, or would you like to highlight any member accomplishments? They would love to hear from you!
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Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President’s message to the American people to promoting trade interests abroad.
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