How Identity Influenced Director Of Product Marketing Career At OpalAi
Irina's immigrant status significantly shaped career choices, requiring strategic job applications due to work authorization limitations. The need to consider "several steps ahead," favoring industries like "consulting, finance, anything with tech" that offer sponsorships, was a crucial factor in career navigation.
Career Exploration, Job Search Strategies, Work Authorization, Tech Industry, Immigration
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Irina Bonge
Director of Product Marketing
OpalAi
Higher School of Economics
UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
Ethnic & Related Studies
Energy & Utilities
Communication and Marketing
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Consider work authorization when choosing a major and internships.
2. Strategically apply to jobs in industries that sponsor visas (e.g., tech, consulting, finance).
3. Industries like entertainment and energy may be less open to non-residents.
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Q13: How identity impacted career.
As someone who identifies as an immigrant, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
Specifically for the US market, if you are an international student who came here on a student visa, you have to be a bit more strategic about the jobs you apply to. This is because you cannot apply to every job due to your work authorization.
When considering your major or internships, think several steps ahead. Consider if the industry will provide work authorization and allow you to stay and work in the country longer.
Certain industries are not really open to immigrants. For example, entertainment companies in places like Los Angeles are usually not open to non-residents. The energy sector is also typically not open to non-residents.
However, industries like consulting, finance, and tech are generally more open. They can provide sponsorships. Take this into account when applying to startups and corporations.
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