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Help Immigrant and Refugee Professionals with Informational Interviews (Remote)
ORGANIZATION: Upwardly Global
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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32 people are interested
Upwardly Global’s mission is to eliminate employment barriers for skilled immigrants and refugees, and integrate this population into the professional U.S. workforce.
Our volunteers play a meaningful role in transforming job seekers’ lives by sharing knowledge of U.S. workplace culture and expectations, industry insights, and lessons learned.
We need volunteers from all professional fields to serve the diverse backgrounds of our job seekers. Whether you are an industry veteran or mid-career professional, you have valuable experience to draw on and share with our job seekers. You must have:
- At least 3 years of professional experience
- Strong track record of helping others succeed
- Interest in other cultures and respect for the immigrant experience
- Excellent English communication and writing skills
To apply, follow the link provided below and fill out our online volunteer application form: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/support-us/become-a-volunteer/
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About Upwardly Global
Location:
1440 G St NW, San Francisco - New York - Chicago - D.C., DC 20005, US
Mission Statement
Upwardly Global is an internationally recognized, nonprofit organization with a mission to eliminate employment barriers for skilled immigrants and refugees and integrate this population into the professional U.S. workforce. Our vision is a United States where skilled new Americans are a recognized and valued source of talent. College-educated, work authorized immigrants and refugees represent 1.5 million people, a significant pool of untapped human capital. They bring with them education, experience, skills and an eagerness to contribute to their new community. The global diversity of our culture is an enormous strength and creates a unique nation.
Description
At Upwardly Global, we strive for more modern approaches to nonprofit work and to funding the work we do. Below is a list of our current opportunities:
1. Mock Interviews
A mock interview emulates and resembles a real interview that increases our candidates' confidence, skills and interview techniques. Volunteers will practice and enhance their cross-cultural communication skills such as coaching, providing feedback, and interview methods. A brief training is provided covering interview structure and giving culturally competent feedback.
Preferred Experience: 5+ years of professional experience
2. Networking Tips
The purpose of this activity is to help Upwardly Global candidates practice their networking skills and to provide them with tools and techniques to build a professional network. Volunteers and Upwardly Global candidates will be in groups to discuss tips for successful business networking.
3. Conduct Informational Interviews
Host an Upwardly Global candidate for an Informational Interview, over the phone or in person, and help them understand the intricacies of pursuing a career within your industry or your company in the U.S. This allows for Upwardly Global candidates to practice and enhance their networking, builds confidence in creating a professional network and leverages your knowledge of your professional field.
For more information, visit us at www.upwardlyglobal.org/volunteers/index.php
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2019
SKILLS
- Financial Planning
- Accounting
- Civil Engineering
- IT Consulting
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible