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Video Tutorial Library

We’ve created video topics international students have identified as areas of interest or challenge. We hope these video tutorials will help you understand US cultural norms, improve your academic, interpersonal and job search skills and help you feel a sense of belonging in our US culture.
May you live your best self and make the most of this unique academic experience!

Video Categories

US Culture

Academics in the US

Small Talk

Job Search Success

Story Selling

US Culture

Understanding Culture

What to Expect When Adapting to a New Culture

What You’ll Need to Know When You Move to the US
Why “I” Matter
Equality in the US
The Pioneering Spirit for US Success
Marketing Yourself in the US

Academics in the US

The American University Structure

What to Expect from the American University

American Academic Experience Part 1
American Academic Experience Part 2
Socializing in Business School Part 1
Socializing in Business School Part 2

Small Talk

What is Small Talk?

Small Talk and American Cultural Values

Small Talk – EASE
Engaging in Professional Small Talk
Small Talk in Interviews
Understanding and Engaging in Social Small Talk
Moving Around in Social Small Talk
Summary and Tips for Engaging in Small Talk

Job Search Success

Introduction and Your Objectives

Buyers and Sellers

Marketing Yourself to Meet an Employer’s Needs
Case Study Part 1
Case Study Part 2
Job Search Paths
Four Objectives of Networking
Connecting with People Who Can Help You
The Success Trio

Story Selling

Introduction to Career StorySelling

Your Career Story Through the American Lens

Job Search Networking

Understanding Network

Preparing your Networking Story

Making Contact

Doing Networking

Understanding Network

The Importance of Networking for Finding a U.S. Job

Networking and the Cultural Mindset

What is American Networking?

Preparing your Networking Story

Why Storytelling is Key to Networking Success

Conducting In-depth Research Before You Network

How to Develop an Impressive Career Story

Making Contact

Where to Find Networking Contacts

American Etiquette for Making Initial Contact

How to Follow up if a Contact Doesn’t Respond

Doing Networking

The 4 Phases of a Networking Conversation – Part 1: Preparation and Beginning the Conversation

The 4 Phases of a Networking Conversation – Part 2: Showcasing Your Talents to Impress Your Contact During the Conversation

Following Up After the Meeting

Summary: You Can Only Become Good at Networking Through Practice

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