Preparing foreign and international students in the US for career success in these college to corporate classes. More about Authentic Journeys at www.authenticjourneys.info.

1. Participants Say….
Americans talk with a
different tone and pace than
we do in Colombia. I learned
some tips to use my words and
voice with more confidence with
Americans. ~English Major from Colombia
Though we are in the U.S., we
international students may not get to interact
with enough Americans to understand the
culture. This session gave me insight into the
mannerisms of Americans and the
expectations American colleagues and
managers have in the workplace. ~Chinese
Graduate Student
In my culture, we don’t
approach people we don’t
know to ask for help or
guidance. These sessions gave
me tips on how to network
with Americans in person and
online. ~Accounting student from Taiwan
In India we tend to stand a bit closer to
each other. Our handshakes and small talk
are also very different than Americans
expect. I am glad I learned this in the session
so that I don’t make a mistake on my first day
of work. ~Biotech student from India
Aspire to Work
in the U.S.
Jennifer Kumar, Managing Director
Authentic Journeys Consultancy
jennifer@authenticjourneys.info
Jennifer Kumar, an American
by birth, is your cross-
cultural training expert. Get
in touch with her for more
details on how to tailor these
programs for in-person or
virtual delivery to groups or
individuals.
“Created to prepare foreign students
for career success in the US, these
college to corporate orientation
programs helps you to set your
expectations for working in the U.S.“

2. Cross-Cultural Onboarding Programs*
Networking Seminar
What are the different kinds of networking
seminars or job fairs? Learn what to expect
at these events, how to dress, what to bring,
how to behave and what to say.
Learn how to impress using American style
handshakes, introductions and appropriate
small talk. Learn how to handle different
kinds of conversations.
Audience Profile
International students who will:
 Attend job fairs or networking
events in the U.S.
 Interview with American
companies
 Start working in the U.S.
 Work with Americans from abroad
Foreigners in the U.S. looking for an
interactive orientation to various facets of
American professional life benefit from
individual and group sessions noted in this
brochure. These programs have been
delivered to over 200 international and
domestic students in the U.S. as well as
over 1500 students and professionals in
India working on virtual teams, and
preparing for expat assignments.
*Program duration varies based on number of participants, number and detail of modules.
Email & Phone Etiquette
Using our words helps us set a tone and
impression with our colleagues. How we
speak at work defines us as a competent
professional. In this session, we will learn:
 Do’s and Don’ts of Email
Communication
 Phone Management Skills
 Meeting Communication (Participant
vs. Moderator)
 Requests, Push Backs, Saying no, yes,
maybe
 Communicating with Global Audiences
 Body Language Basics
 Political Correctness at Work
Day One on the Job
Be ready to start your first day on the right
foot. We will discuss:
 College vs. Professional Expectations
 Typical Work Day Schedules
 Time Management & Time Zones
 Introductions & Small Talk
 Successful Meeting management
 Mannerisms (Restroom, Lunch Room,
Break Room)
 Corporate Cultures
 Pleasantries in Words and Behaviors
Professional Networking Seminar for Graduate Students in
India
College to Corporate Program for International
Students