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Elon Job Network (EJN)
Make an appointment with a career advisor, search and apply for internships and jobs, register for recruitment and professional events, and sign-up to have a LinkedIn picture taken, all through the Elon Job Network (EJN).
Interviews
Common Interview Questions Major Specific
Schedule a Mock Interview with a Career Advisor
For finance technical interview preparation, please reach out to Professor Kate Upton (kupton3@elon.edu)
LinkedIn and Networking
Professionally Introducing Yourself
Webinar by Ross Wade – “LinkedIn Basics and Networking Strategies”
Webinar by Danielle Golinski – “Get LinkedIn or Get Left Out”
Additional Career Resources
Business Career Community
Information includes employment outlook and trends, job and internship boards, relevant professional and student organizations, and campus and community events for business students.
Leadership Development & Rotational Programs
Student Business Cards
Graduate Students (MBA, MSBA, MSA)
International Students
Career Development Cycle
Familiarize yourself with Elon and U.S. culture. Participate in activities that will help you explore possible majors and career paths. Get to know people in your classes – both international and U.S. students. Meet with key contacts across campus.
- Join campus clubs and organizations.
- Use the resources and programs available through the SPDC.
- Register for the EJN, a resource provided by the SPDC that lets you search for and apply to jobs and, research career development resources.
- Follow Elon University on LinkedIn to find alumni to connect with.
- Participate in job shadowing and conduct informational interviews.
- Meet with a career advisor in the Porter Center to talk through your career goals.
- Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your academic plans.
- Meet with an advisor in the Global Education Center to learn about your work eligibility in the U.S. and the process you should follow.
Develop Skills
Develop the skills you need to secure an internship or full-time position. Use tools and resources to develop your resume, LinkedIn profile, professional network, interviewing skills, and more.
- Practice talking to employers about their ability to hire an international student.
- Develop your professional and social English.
- Review the Porter Center Guides and Resources, especially the sections on resumes, cover letters, networking, and interviewing.
- Attend career workshops and programs for international students.
- Research employers who are experienced at hiring international students.
- Learn the differences between the internship or job search process in the U.S. and abroad.
- Learn about proper office etiquette in the U.S.
- Practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview or a mock interview with a Porter Center Career Advisor.
- Purchase interview attire.
- Have a professional photo taken at the SPDC.
Gain Experience
Gain experience on campus through class projects, research, clubs, or leadership opportunities. Seek out industry experience through externships, internships, and co-ops.
- Meet with a career advisor to understand your options for on or off-campus work experience.
- Ensure that you have the proper work authorization before working.
- Apply to internships and jobs through the EJN and other job boards.
- Filter job listings by work authorization status.
- Pursue experiences such as research, leadership roles, and service opportunities.
- Volunteer in the local Elon community.
- Consider immersion trips and study abroad opportunities.
- Identify international companies operating in the U.S. that you might want to pursue.
- Develop a target list of employers that have sponsored international students in the past.
- Have a “Plan B” – seek work opportunities abroad.
- Meet with a career advisor to develop your personalized internship or job search plan
Build Connections
Form and strengthen relationships with alumni, professors, friends, family members, and industry contacts – both in the U.S. and abroad. Seek information and advice about career paths, industries, and organizations to make informed choices and uncover opportunities. Use available resources to identify contacts and grow connections.
- Try to identify people in your home country who work for U.S. corporations.
- Connect with former Elon international students who are working in the U.S.
- Conduct informational interviews.
Establish relationships with your faculty, advisors, peers, and campus offices. - Attend fall and spring career related programs and events.
- Attend Employer Information sessions offered through EJN.
- Check EJN for other events.
Interstride: https://student.interstride.com
Sophomore Programs
This is only a sample of Sophomore Programs. Some applications may be open now or will open in the winter months. Please check company websites regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Deloitte
- Discovery Internship
- Deloitte National Leadership Conference
- International Women’s Day Conference
- Consulting National Case Competition
- Audit Innovation Campus Challenge
- FanTAXtic
- Internal Services Internship
PwC
EY
KPMG
Citibank
Goldman Sachs
Bank of America
- Wealth Management Sophomore Summer Analyst Program-Private Bank 2023
- Enterprise Credit Sophomore Summer Analyst Program 2023
- Global Research Sophomore Summer Analyst Program 2023
- Global Investment Banking Sophomore Summer Analyst Program 2023
- Global Chief Operating Office Sophomore Summer Analyst Program 2023
Wells Fargo
- Women on Wall Street
- University Programs Page
J.P. Morgan
- General Information
- Winning Women Program
- Early Advantage
- Career.edYOU Academy
- North America Early Insights
- Advancing Black Pathways Apprentice Program