International Students Employability Summit 2019

Facilitator: Wesley Thorne, Head of University Partnerships - GradConnection

Attendees will identify their goals for attending the Summit and identify the most pressing opportunities and challenges related to addressing the career needs of international students and graduates.

Learning and action plan exercise

Each attendee will create a learning and action plan that allows for the identification of:

• Key take-aways and concepts learned in each session/program
• Identifying next steps for addressing key unit or institutional challenges related to each session or activity

Facilitator: Rhett Miller - Trade Commissioner, Education Australian Trade and Investment Commission

The China economy continues to evolve; this enlightening session explores the current factors and trends that influence it - trade, technology advancements, innovation, employment, geopolitical influences, social movements – and the implications for returnee students.

Facilitator: Andrew Nip - Head of Training, Learning & Development, Asia; Head of Internal Recruitment, Asia People & Culture Hays Recruiting experts worldwide

A number of employment sectors are emerging as top destinations for returning interns and recent graduates. This session will explore some of the hottest industries that your students should be considering.

This session will showcase hiring managers from local organizations who will discuss the skills and competencies employers in growing career fields are seeking in returnee students and recent graduates. The panel will also highlight typical hiring paths for interns and entry-level jobs and provide insights in hiring timelines, recruiting practices and what your students should be doing to distinguish themselves as candidates.

Company tour: SAP

Recruiting and Hiring Panel

• Recruiting strategy
• Company culture
• Tips for preparing returnee students for the job search

Returnee panel

• Overview of roles
• Pursuing opportunities from abroad
• Standing out as a candidate

Company tour: Merck

Recruiting and Hiring Panel

• Recruiting strategy
• Company culture
• Tips for preparing returnee students for the job search

Returnee panel

• Overview of roles
• Pursuing opportunities from abroad
• Standing out as a candidate

Facilitator: Tony Ye, Director - GradConnection

Attendees will develop their own approach to making strong connections with overseas employers, with a particular focus on:

• Understanding cultural differences
• Making services accessible
• Marketing your student talent

Facilitator: Wesley Thorne, Head of University Partnerships - GradConnection

Attendees will identify their goals for attending the Summit and identify the most pressing opportunities and challenges related to addressing the career needs of international students and graduates.

Learning and action plan exercise

Each attendee will create a learning and action plan that allows for the identification of:

• Key take-aways and concepts learned in each session/program
• Identifying next steps for addressing key unit or institutional challenges related to each session or activity

Facilitator: Sam Guthrie - Senior Trade Commissioner &  John Madew - Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner and General Manager South Asia Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Facilitator: Anna Champion - Founder of the South East Asian Association of Graduate Employers and Hong Kong & Graduate Employers Network Committee Member
Gemma Hudson - Intern & Early Talent Acquisition Lead for Asia Pacific SAP

Economic progress and innovation in India, Singapore and Hong Kong have led to growth in a number of employment sectors. This session will explore some of the hottest industries that your students should be considering.

In today’s competitive job market employers are looking for graduates with skills and competencies that will benefit their organizations. Representatives from a range of industries will provide their perspective on how recruiting and the world of work is changing and steps students can take to be competitive candidates.

Company tour: Lane Crawford

Recruiting and Hiring Panel

• Recruiting strategy
• Company culture
• Tips for preparing returnee students for the job search

Returnee panel

• Overview of roles
• Pursuing opportunities from abroad
• Standing out as a candidate

Company tour: Fidelity

Recruiting and Hiring Panel

• Recruiting strategy
• Company culture
• Tips for preparing returnee students for the job search

Returnee panel

• Overview of roles
• Pursuing opportunities from abroad
• Standing out as a candidate

Facilitator: Wesley Thorne, Head of University Partnerships - GradConnection

International students face unique challenges as job seekers. This interactive session will present some new and innovative ways of working with this population.

• Marketing your services
• Developing partnerships with student organizations
• Effective job search techniques

The closing session will provide time to reflect on the Summit experience.

All attendees will complete their action plan that includes:

• Identifying key takeaways and concepts learned.
• Determining next steps for addressing your unit or institution’s key challenges and opportunities related to each session or activity.