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  <title><![CDATA[International Techmasters: Land the Professional "Pitch" Main Event (In person)]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Are you an international student looking to improve your communication skills and network effectively with employers in the United States?</p>

<p>Join the Career Center in collaboration with the <a href="https://oie.gatech.edu/">Office of International Education</a> and the <a href="https://esl.gatech.edu/">Language Institute</a> for our International "Techmasters" series.</p>

<p>In this program, students will work alongside our team during a 3-session workshop series to prepare themselves to give a one-minute response to a designated prompt. Students will:</p>

<p>- Learn what a professional "pitch" is or the famous "Tell Me About Yourself" question asked by employers and why it is important</p>

<p>- Improve public speaking skills<br />
- Build self-confidence and self-awareness, especially when networking in the U.S.<br />
- Work on networking in a small and supportive environment<br />
- Present their one-minute response to staff, alumni, and employers</p>

<p>Students participating must RSVP for at least one preparation session and are encouraged to attend the main event for a chance to network during dinner with staff, alumni, and employers and win prizes for participation in the "pitch" presentation. See series details below:</p>

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	<li>International Techmasters: Land the Professional "Pitch" (Preparation Session 1) Thursday, October 12 at 3-4pm (President's Suite A and B)</li>
	<li>International Techmasters: Land the Professional "Pitch" (Preparation Session 2) Thursday, October 26 at 3-4pm (President's Suite A)</li>
	<li>International Techmasters: Land the Professional "Pitch" <strong>(Main Event)</strong> Thursday, November 9 at 3-5pm (President's Suite A and B)</li>
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<p><strong>RSVP Required Here:(Last Day to RSVP for Main Event 11/2/2023): <a href="https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqJ9YJic1aJ23XM">https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqJ9YJic1aJ23XM</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: </strong>This event is modeled after Toastmasters. Learn more about Toastmasters events here: <a href="https://www.toastmasters.org/about">https://www.toastmasters.org/about</a></p>
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      <value><![CDATA[<div><span>Career Center<br />
Georgia Institute of Technology<br />
Atlanta, GA&nbsp; 30332-0105<br />
Phone:&nbsp; 404-894-3320<br />
Fax:&nbsp; 404-894-7308<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:careercenter@gatech.edu" title="mailto:careercenter@gatech.edu"> careercenter@gatech.edu</a><br />
Website:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.career.gatech.edu" title="http://www.career.gatech.edu"> http://www.career.gatech.edu</a></span></div>

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