In today's job marker, F1 students or non-US native speakers can feel that they have an uphill struggle trying to land a position. Many of these students have performed at very high levels academically, have strong work ethics, and would be an asset to any accounting firm. Having all the necessary qualifications to excel in an accounting or tax position, but receiving no job interviews can be frustrating! Therefore, it is always refreshing to hear about avenues that can be of assistance in such situations.
One such avenue is the Career Forum (http://www.careerforum.net/). This company organizes what are essentially career fairs (or forums) for Japanese bilingual speakers. The forums take place in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo each year. The Boston forum is taking place next - from October 22-24, 2010.
The forums build on the growing need for multi national companies to hire qualified candidates who can function professionally, culturally, and linguistically in today's global marketplace. Although the focus is on hiring Japanese - English bilinguals, some companies are looking for other language proficiencies such as German. Over 400 companies participate in the forums annually. Companies are looking to hire not just for full time positions but also internship opportunities.
Although you need to arrange for your own travel to these events, the forum itself is free of charge. To attend, you just need to become a member of careerforum.net and register on-line for the event.
Lisa Slater
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