ABSTRACT
The first part of the chapter will help you more fully understand what you wish for in your career after completing your studies as an international student. The second part of the chapter will show you what employment opportunities are available for you.
Using the Triple M Career Roadmap, the chapter guides you on the path to finding your dream job whether abroad or back home. The first step on the roadmap is knowing yourself. The chapter will help you identify your career vision and your values, interests, personality, and skills using self-assessments and personality profiles.
The second step on the roadmap is learning about the employers in the location you wish to find work. You will need to conduct research on their culture and hiring practices, and on the nature of the employment positions that are available to individuals like you. The chapter is packed with examples, samples, and tips on how to create your informational network, which is vital in making the transition from school to work.
In many regions of the world, LinkedIn is an indispensable platform for learning about jobs and networking. The final part of the chapter illustrates how to utilize LinkedIn as an international student.
