05/23 Employment and Industry Development Trends for International Students: Insights from Outstanding International Alumni Achievements
Employment and Industry Development Trends for International Students: Insights from Outstanding International Alumni
📅 Time
【Time】Friday, May 23, 2025, 2:00 PM - 4:40 PM
【Venue】CM3035 Classroom, College of Management (3rd Floor) (Campus Map)
【Participants】NSYSU International students and overseas Chinese students, totaling 36 participants
【Language】English
【Organizers】
- Program of Career Counseling and Retention in Taiwan for International Students, MOE
- Office of Career Development, College of Management
- International MBA Program & GHRM MBA Program, College of Management
- Office of Global Industry-Academe Collaboration and Advancement
【Contact】
Janet Wang | Ext. 2652 | Email: janet@mail.nsysu.edu.tw
📋 Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 2:00 - 2:05 | Registration | |
| 2:05 - 2:10 | Opening Remarks | Office of Career Development, College of Management Director Shih-Hsien Chang |
| 2:10 - 3:30 | World Café format, with one facilitator per table, and industry experts rotating between tables | |
| PMP Certification and Career Skills for Project/Product Managers | Anna Kiseleva, NexAloT | |
| Developing a Marketing Career in Taiwan | Hkawn San, ASUS | |
| Job Trends and Opportunities in Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry | Jan Stava, STMicroelectronics | |
| Getting your first job as an international graduate in Taiwan: successful networking and job hunting | Daniel Aschauer, CompaxDigital | |
| Apply your skills to tech industry & Long-term career planning in Taiwan | Trent Prestegar, Supermicro | |
| 3:30 - 4:30 | Networking and Communication Between Faculty/Alumni/Students | Same as above |
| 4:40 | Closing Remarks | |
🎯 Purpose
The post-graduation employment rate of international graduates from the College of Management at NSYSU is 40%, with employment in Taiwan. In alignment with the establishment of the Career and Employment Hub for International Students in 2025, the College of Management is actively enhancing its career consulting and employment support mechanisms. To further support international students in their career development, we have invited outstanding international alumni to return to campus and participate in a World Café-style session. Alumni will rotate among tables to share key competencies required for employment in Taiwan, offer insights on career planning, and their valuable job-seeking experiences. This interactive format aims to help international students better understand Taiwan’s industry trends, enhance their employability, and successfully transition into the workforce.
📌 Features and Implementation
As the number of international students at National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) continues to grow, many have developed a strong aspiration to pursue careers in Taiwan, inspired by the appreciation for Taiwan's vibrant culture and quality of life. In response to this growing demand, the Office of Career Development, College of Management and the Office of Global Industry-Academia Collaboration and Advancement – Career & Employment Hub for International Students co-organized the event “Employment and Industry Development Trends for International Students: Insights from Outstanding International Alumni” on May 23, 2025.
The event was opened with remarks by Dr. Shih-Hsian Chang, Director of Office of Career Development, College of Management. It featured five outstanding international alumni from globally renowned companies: Anna Kiseleva (NexAloT), Hkawn San (ASUS), Jan Stava (STMicroelectronics), Daniel Aschauer (CompaxDigital), and Trent Prestegar (Supermicro). Using a World Café format, each alumnus shared their personal career journeys and insights at individual tables. Discussions focused on topics such as job-seeking requirements in Taiwan, essential skills, and workplace adaptation, offering invaluable firsthand industry knowledge and career guidance to current international students.
Each alumnus brought a unique discussion style—some shared their experiences through presentations, while others engaged students through interactive Q&A sessions. Every 20 minutes, students rotated to a new table of their choice, allowing for dynamic and in-depth exchanges with different alumni.
The event concluded with an open networking session, where students continued their conversations with alumni while enjoying refreshments. The atmosphere remained lively and engaging. This event not only fostered meaningful connections between alumni and students but also significantly enhanced international students’ understanding and confidence in planning their future careers in Taiwan. Moreover, an alumni offered internship opportunities and full-time job openings after the event, resulting in a fruitful and mutually beneficial outcome.
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