market (70% of the entire job market):
▪ Most jobs are filled without advertisements
▪ Which is through referrals
▪ Cheaper, reliable, faster
So, the way to tackle the sponsorship and visa barriers is through informational interviews. obel, a scientist, businessman and Informational interview is networking with someone by asking questions that could lead to further conversations and relationship. It can be done face-to-face, or even through LinkedIn.
Informational interviews can help you:
▪ Develop networking skills
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▪ Become the “silver bullet” of job search:
- Gather information from inside on the role and culture of the dept
- Conveys to that person you are dedicated in trying to get the job.
Mr. Dan Beaudry suggested to us, international students should try and go for small companies and startups rather than focus on big companies because compared to large companies, not many people go after them. Also, they have no policies against sponsorship. He said, “Give someone a reason to want you till they don’t care about your visa and sponsorship. If you hear about the visa sponsor don’t take it as a final word.”
Mr. Dan Beaudry has given so many insightful advice to all of us, and remember there is no such thing as too early in networking. So, get out of your comfort zone and start networking!