An International Student’s guide to Career Networking in the U.S. — Practical steps to put your best foot forward in the job hunt and beyond
Networking in a new culture can be a unique experience. Sammy Hejazi, Senior Category Manager at Wayfair, aims to tell his story and present ways to navigate Networking in the United States
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Sammy Hejazi will explain how to put your best foot forward, network effectively and leverage your experinece to make important and informative connections.
Topics Include
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· Using “Perceived Similarities” to connect with people on an emotional level – even if you are new to U.S. culture
· How to prepare for any networking activity (career event, emails/linkedin, etc.)
· Importance of self-awareness and practical next steps you can take to succeed in establishing fruitful connections
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Sammy has 12+ years of experience working in several roles across business functions, both in the U.S. and Internationally. He graduated with a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Penn State, where he was an International student, and has an MBA from INSEAD. As a former international student himself, Sammy has successfully adapted to American work culture and is passionate about supporting International co-workers and students in their quest to develop successful careers outside their home countries. He currently works at Wayfair (Boston HQ) developing Vertical market strategy in their B2B division.