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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

2 D e l e g a t i o n

3 P r o g r a m

6 P r e f a c e

by Associate Dean Doowon Lee

8 U p c l o s e & p e r s o n a l

“When there is chaos,

there is also an opportunIty”

by John Kim, Heidrick & Struggles

“Sell Yourself”

by Suok Noh, Goldman Sachs & Co.

“Prepare Yourself, Challenge Yourself”

by Michael Emery, UNDP

“Find Your Passion”

by Eliot Kang, Tiger Asia Management

14 C o m p a n y v i s i t s

25 S t u d e n t r e f l e c t i o n s

Underwood International CollegeThe 2nd Global Career Tour 2008: New York

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D E L E G A T I O N

Professor & Staff

Professor Doowon Lee Associate Dean, Underwood International College

Suyeon Yoo Staff, Underwood International College

Students

Hae Weon Gang Junior Political Science & International Relations

Jooeun Choi Sophomore International Studies

In Sung Hwang Sophomore Economics

Jung Eun Kim Sophomore International Studies

So Yeon Kim Sophomore International Studies

Yunjung Kim Sophomore Economics

Na Ra Lee Sophomore Political Science & International Relations

Felicia Clara Yang Sophomore Political Science & International Relations

Chang Yoon Yi Sophomore Economics

Hee Won Yoo Sophomore Economics

Soyean Ahn Freshman Undecided

Jae Yon Chung Freshman Undecided

Won Joon Jang Freshman Undecided

Jeonghyun Kim Freshman Undecided

Yenie Won Freshman Undecided


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P R O G R A M

THE 2nd GLOBAL CAREER TOUR 2008:New York

About the Tour

Global Career Tour 2008: New York is the program for UIC students who aspire to become Global Leaders. Selectedstudent delegates will explore New York, where they will visit various multinational institutions. The Tour will alsoorganize special lectures by renowned professors and local experts to give students a valuable perspective on globalleadership and careers.

TUESDAY:SEPTEMBER 2nd New York

12:00Arrive at Incheon International Airport

14:10 Seoul - New York14:10 - 08:52 Incheon - San Francisco

Flight Number: UA 892Duration: 12hr 2min

10:25 - 19:08 San Francisco - New YorkFlight Number: UA 892Duration: 5hr 54min

21:00 Hotel Check-inSkyline Hotel725 10th Ave. New York, NY 10019

WEDNESDAY:SEPTEMBER 3rd New York

07:30 - 09:00 Breakfast with John Kim (Heidrick & Struggles, www.heidrick.com)Venue: Skyline Hotel Restaurant

09:30 - 13:00 Columbia University (www.columbia.edu) Address: Columbia Law School, Room 600 of William and June Warren Hall

1125 Amsterdam Avenue at 115th Street New York

09:30 - 10:00 Campus Tour

10:00 - 10:10 Welcome RemarksJeong-Ho Roh, Professor, Columbia Law School

10:10 - 11:00 American Politics and the 2008 Presidential ElectionDavid Epstein, Professor, Columbia School

11:10 - 12:00 US Foreign PolicyJack Snyder, Professor, Columbia School

12:10 - 13:00 Global Careers in New York Suok Noh, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs & Co.


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09:30 - 13:00 Columbia University (www.columbia.edu) 14:00 - 15:30 Mckinsey & Company (www.mckinsey.com)

Host: John Wilcox, PrincipalAddress: Room 2104A, 55 East 52nd Street 21st Floor New York, NY 10022

16:00 -15:30 Guggenheim Museum (www.guggenheim.org)Host: Michelle Jubin, Education CoordinatorAddress: 1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street New York, NY 10128 0173

THURSDAY:SEPTEMBER 4th New York

09:45 - 11:00 UN Headquarters Guided Tour (www.un.org)Address: UN Headquarters, New York

11:30 - 13:00 Permanent Mission of the ROK to the United NationsHost: John Ericson, Human Resources Management

Hong-Sok Kwon, Human Resources ManagementIn kook Park, Ambassador

Address: 335 E 45th St. New York, NY 10017

13:15 - 14:40 UNDP (www.undp.org)Host: Michael Emery, Human Resourcees OfficeAddress: One United Nations Plaza Building (on First Avenue, between E44th and E45th) New York, NY 10017

15:00 - 17:00 Asia Society (www.asiasociety.org) Host: Hee-Chung Kim, Senior Program Officer

Sanjeev M. Sherchan, Assistant DirectorAddress: Asia Society and Museum 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street New York, NY 10021

19:00 DinnerHost: Tae Ok Park, Chairman, NY Alumni Association of Yonsei UniversityAddress: New York Kom Tang House

32 West 32nd St. New York, NY 10001

FRIDAY:SEPTEMBER 5th New York

10:00 - 11:00 Tiger Asia Management Host: Eliot Kang, CFO

Jensen Ko, Co-Chief Operating OfficerAddress: 48th Story, 101 Park Ave at 41st Street New York, NY 10178

11:30 - 12:30 Wall Street Journal (www.online.wsj.com)Host: Angela Martin, Public Relations, Dow Jones & Co.

Caroline Postel, Human Resources DepartmentAddress: 200 Liberty Street New York, NY 10281

14:00 - 15:00 Museum of American Finance (www.financialhistory.org)Host: Bill Whitlock, Associate Director of EducationAddress: 48 Wall Street New York, NY10005


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15:30 - 17:00 Goldman Sachs (www2.goldmansachs.com)Address: Room 20A, 85 Broad Street New York, NY 10004

15:30 - 15:40 Welcome remarks & Campus recruitingNadya MacAloon, Human Capital Management Division

15:40 - 16:00 Opening remarksKenneth Ahn, Investment Banking professional

16:00 - 16:45 Overview of GS, Q&ANadya MacAloon & Annie Yearwood

16:45 - 17:00 Tour of GS trading floor

SATURDAY:SEPTEMBER 6th Seoul

08:14 New York - Seoul08:20 - 11:49 New York - San Francisco

Flight Number: UA 893Duration: 8hr 6mn

13:20 - 17:40 San Francisco - IncheonFlight Number: UA 893Duration: 12hr 20mn


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P R E F A C E

By DOOWON LEEASSOCIATE DeanUnderwood International College

It was my great pleasure to head the 2nd Global Career Tour of UIC to New York. After the successful trip of

the 1st Global Career Tour to Hong Kong and Tokyo early this year, the UIC administrative office has been

preparing for the 2nd tour for over six months. As the graduation of the 2006 class is getting closer, we felt it

urgent that we needed to introduce career opportunities in Asia, U.S., and Europe to our students. As the UIC

education aims to nurture a truly globalized leadership with East Asian competence, we wish to help the first

graduate of the UIC to explore their future career in multinational institutions of major international cities.

Just like the 1st Global Career Tour to Hong Kong and Tokyo, the 2nd tour was arranged with hectic schedule

so that we can provide as many experiences as possible during our 4 nights’ trip to our students. Even though

we have stayed in New York for three full days, we have had 12 meetings with human resource department

people of distinguished institutions. They include educational institution such as Columbia University, private

institutions such as Heidrick & Struggles, McKinsey & Company, Tiger Fund, and Goldman Sachs, public

institutions such as United Nations and UNDP, cultural institution such as Guggenheim Museum, non-

government organization such as the Asia Society, and journalism institution such as Wall Street Journal. As

the names of these institutions speak for themselves, they are unquestionably the leading institutions in their

field.

Even though the job description of

these institutions differs from one

another, the qualifications they

demanded to their prospective new

employees were similar to each other.

They all wanted to hire talented young

people who are not only academically

strong but also proactive, adaptive,

and capable of working with other

talented people. Without a doubt,

finding a job in these institutions

would be very challenging. However, it

can be very rewarding as well. Also, it

was very encouraging to find that most institutions welcomed our delegates dearly and encouraged us to apply

for them upon the college graduation.

Associate Dean Lee and UIC delegates at UN Headquarters exploring one of career pathsHae Weon Kang, Hee Won Yoo, Na Ra Lee, In Sung Hwang, Jung Eun Kim, Jeonghyun Kim,Chang Yoon Yi, Won Joon Jang, Associate Dean Doowon Lee, Jae Yon Chung, Felicia ClaraYang, Yunjung Kim,Jooeun Choi, So Yeon Kim, Soyean Ahn, Yenie Won (from the left)


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This trip has reminded me for one more time how important it would be to place the first graduate of UIC in

admirable multinational institutions inside and outside Korea. It will not only establish the true identity of the

UIC education, but also lay the cornerstone of irreplaceable network that will last forever for all the UIC

alumni.

There are many people who have made this trip possible. First, we need to thank UIC administrative staffs

who have worked hard to put everything together during the last six months. In particular, it was the former

UIC dean, Professor Jongryn Mo, who initiated this tour in the first place and arranged most of institutions

for us. Second, I cannot thank enough to generous sponsors of this tour. I also would like to thank our hosts in

New York who were kind enough to share their valuable time and insights with us. Last but not least, I also

would like to extend my appreciation to student delegates who followed my lead and swallowed all the hectic

schedule without causing any major problem.


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U P C L O S E & P E R S O N A LHeidrick & Struggles Goldman Sachs & Co. UNDP Tiger Asia Management

When there is chaos, there is also an opportunity

JOHN KIMPARTNERHEIDRICK & STRUGGLES

There are four major head hunting firms in the world, and Heidrick &

Struggles is one of them. Heidrick & Struggles has 63 offices worldwide,

and under each office, there are seven different divisions. I’m working in the

finance division of Heidrick & Struggles New York office. To give a brief

introduction of my company, Heidrick & Struggles is a head hunting firm

that searches for chief executive, board member, and senior- level

management for various organizations such as multinational corporations,

governments, and nonprofit institutions. For instance, if UBS is looking for a

president, we find several candidates for this position. In Europe and the US,

the higher the position, the more they use such head hunting firm.

Let me briefly introduce myself. I graduated from Columbia University.

Most of my colleagues wanted to go to law school or business school. Most of

them started working in banking or management consulting industry. I also wanted to go to business school.

But at the same time, I wanted to live in Korea. I’m Korean, but I realized that I know nothing much about

Korea. After graduation, I thought it was a perfect timing for me to work in Korea. At first, I did not know

anything about the head hunting firm. I looked for jobs in several multinational corporations in order to take

an advantage of my English fluency, and I ended up working in Heidrick & Struggles Seoul office for four

years.

Now I am working at New York office as a Partner. New York definitely is a unique place. The best thing about

working in New York is that it is merit- based. If you work hard, you will be compensated for your work. This

is why people come to office early in the morning, have lunch at their desks, and work more intensively than

any other cities.

...Just like in Korea, it is also hard to get a job in the US right now. Even those with a job are desperate not to

lose it. But remember when there is chaos, there is also an opportunity. From my experience, I met a lot of

people who are incredibly capable, but simply don’t know how to find this opportunity. The most common

way to get a job is searching on the web and submitting resume. But I would recommend a campus recruiting,

where you would get to talk with people and even have an interview. Also look for an internship program. If

Mr. John Kim on how to pursue acareer in various fields abroad, Skyline Hotel, New York


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you do a good job as an intern, you might get a job offer from that firm. Try to find an internship in the field

that you are interested in. If you want to find a career outside Korea such as New York, try to do an internship

in that city.

It is very important that you prepare for an interview. If the company that you are interested in, asks to

interview you right now, are you prepared? In Goldman Sachs, you will have at least 16 to 20 rounds of

interviews. Only 10 percent of these questions are about your resume. Most of the questions are metal quiz,

which doesn’t have a right or wrong answer. The firm is looking for someone who can handle different

situations flexibly and swiftly, rather than those with a textbook answer. Interview skills actually can be

improved through practices and preparation. The best way to practice an interview is to meet people working

in the industry that you are interested in. There are many talented people working in Asian countries such as

Hong Kong and Seoul. Create an opportunity to meet with them, practice with them, and get some advice

from them.

...English is extremely important. Even though some of you may be a native speaker, you should develop your

logical sense, reasoning, and analytical skills. Don’t be afraid of expressing your thoughts, making an

argument, or showing what you know. It is also important for you to be a team- player. You should keep a

good relationship with others. Job, at the end, is people- to- people business. Having a great social network

would play as an advantage not only when you get a job, but even when you further pursue that career.

Work hard. No matter how talented you are, you can never catch up people who work hard. If you desperately

try to achieve your goal, there is nothing you can’t do.

Sell Yourself

...Twenty years ago, somebody suggested me to go to the Wall Street . I interviewed at Goldman Sachs as an

Analyst. At first, I thought I would be there for 2 or 3 years, but I ended up working at Goldman Sachs for 20

years.

Individually I have been a very successful person. I thought it was time for me to give something back. I

realized there is a certain amount of leverage I have that most people do not have, because I do come with an

interesting MD title of Goldman Sachs. Other than my day job, I am a president of nonprofit foundation

called Korean- American Community Foundation. There are many successful Korean Americans in this

country. But they were somewhat ingrained with an idea of individual success, not a community as a whole.

The purpose of this foundation is to promote a unity in Korean community.

SUOK NOHMANAGING DIRECTORGOLDMAN SACHS & CO.


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No matter what there were in Korea, when my parent’s generation came

to the States, they were a blue- color. Why? They were the first wave

people in this country, and they had no social infrastructure. The next

generation, which is my generation, is also known as Professional

Generation . We are doctors, lawyers, bankers, and engineers. You are

the next generation, called Policy- setting Generation. You are going to

be politicians, activists, and nonprofit people.

Since Goldman Sachs is an analyst program, I interview about 100 junior-

level candidates annually. I also serve as an advisor to Asian Professional

Network at Goldman Sachs. This is why I often get a request from junior

people asking me to mentor them. Usually Goldman Sachs recruits from

certain schools. Students who graduated from these schools definitely

have an advantage because of their alumni network. Since you don’t have an alumni network in the States, you

have a tough job ahead of you. This is why you should know how to sell yourself. You should know your target

audience and deliver the story in a way they want to hear. In a place like Goldman Sachs, they want to hire

people who are just like them. The worst thing you can do is being overly humble. You should not forget that

you are not begging for a job, but you are just having an interview. First and foremost, you should not

apologize for being graduated from the school that they may not know. For whatever reason you are in Korea,

you took a risk. You are a pioneer. You are a self- starter. You are a go- getter. Spin your story to your favor.

Your job is to figure out how to sell your school, your education, and most importantly, yourself.

...Women’s network is very strong at Goldman Sachs. As a public company, Goldman Sachs does its best to

maintain a good image, and attract the best people possible. Not providing a better environment for women is

reducing possible pool of candidates by 50 percent.

...Goldman Sachs has its own unique culture. We have a 150- year- old culture of doing things in a certain way.

We may be extra rigid, but we do think about our brand name more than anything else. We don’t have any

worker over the age of 45. Why? The job becomes so difficult, and everyday is a competition. There is a certain

amount of respect for experiences, but we are strictly based on meritocracy. There is a constant level of

awareness that the other person may become a superstar one day. We treat each other with respect. This is

what makes Goldman Sachs so successful.

Mr. Suok Noh on grabbing an opportunity in New York, Columbia University,New York


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Don’t forget that you have 50 years of career ahead of you. Think about your long- term investment; think

about how you want to get there. Think about what you want to achieve in 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years. Find

people whom you can build a connection with, and start talking to them. Try to learn from your failure and

experiences. Don’t be shy or discouraged. Without failure, you will never be able to succeed. Bill Gates once

said, Success is a terrible teacher. Because it makes you believe that you can do anything. It is ok for you fail

ten times. By the eleventh time, you will succeed.

Prepare Yourself, Challenge Yourself

You are a primary driver of your career. You should

prepare yourself in order to work in an international

organization like UNDP in the future.

First, you need to have a right qualification. Simply saying,

you need to have a master’s degree. You are often required to

have a first- class education. Second, you need to have a right

document such as personal history form, cover letter, and

resume. When composing this document, you should know

your target audience. Remember to form a structured resume.

If it doesn’t follow the given format, we don’t bother to look at it. Resume screening process is done by using

several key words. Even if it is the most excellent resume ever written, but does not contain these key words,

the chance is it is most likely to be automatically screened out. Third, you need to have a competency. You

should demonstrate a vision, integrity, and use it in a student profile.

Associate Dean Doowon Lee, Mr.Suok Noh, and Professor Jeong-Ho Roh at Columbia University (from the left)

UIC delegates listening to Mr. Noh’s speech

MICHAEL EMERYHUMAN RESOURCESUNDP

Mr. Michael Emery on how to prepare for an internationalorganization career, UNDP, New York


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Fourth, try to form a human network. It could be either formal or informal. You should build a long- term

professional relationship. The fifth value is reputation. It is how other people actually think about you. It is

very important because reputation is an evaluation of you as an individual character. This may affect not only

your present career, but your potential to grow into a better player in the future. The sixth value is an

opportunity scan. The world is constantly changing, so is working environment. Think about what does

company need of you in 5 years. Try to make a long -term career plan.

Seventh, you should have a job satisfaction. If you work

from the morning to the evening, it is so important that

you love what you do. You also should have your own

value, which is the eighth element. What makes you

passionate? What is important to you? Some may get

confused with the differences between the seventh and the

eighth element. Even though everything in your job is

satisfactory such as salary and environment, if it does not

match your value (for instance producing a gun or drug), it

may not be an ideal job you. The ninth value is to find a

mentor who can guide and advise you. Although it is not

necessary, it is better to find a mentor who has a similar background such as gender, race, and location.

Last but not least, it is always important to get out of your comfort zone. When you stay in your comfort zone,

how comfortable it may be, you never grow. So always remember to challenge yourself.

Find Your Passion

There are several types of people working in the hedge fund. The first

type is a person who leads a team of operations. They are in charge of

accounting, statement, and day-to-day running of the fund. They make sure

all number is correct. The people who are suitable for this kind of job are

detail- oriented, making sure everything is neatly- placed and organized, and

number- friendly. The second type of people working in the hedge fund is

research people. They

Jooeun Choi and So Yeon Kim noting importantaspects of international organization

ELIOT KANGCFOTIGER ASIA MANAGEMENT

Mr. Eliot Kang on what is like to work in the hedge fund industry,Tiger Asia Management, New York


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make a recommendation of stocks. They study company, look at their financial status, and even talk to

management team to confirm their thesis. It is not just about having book knowledge, but it is about reading

people and understanding them. This is where they have to make an educated guess. Our analysts often go to

Japan, China, and Korea to meet with management team and industry people to ensure that we get a variety

of opinions before investing. The last type is people who are sales and marketing- driven. They make sure that

clients are well taken care of. In order to make a successful hedge fund firm, all of these three groups need to

cooperate with one another.

...We want to make a strong network. The reason why I appreciate the Tiger Fund is that we have a

community spirit . The reason why you guys are here is because you will become the leader of Korea and

global world. It is our interests to get to know you.

Some of the qualifications that we are looking for are people with good math and communication skills. They

also should be able to seat in front of a senior management of major firms, and still be confident. At the same

time, they should conduct an intelligent conversation with clients and co-workers throughout the business.

Start looking for something in the hedge fund world that interests you. As you develop that interest with a

background of knowledge base, you may apply this to your future career. Think about what you like to do and

try to focus on those. At the end, you have to like this work. You should do something that you are passionate

for.

Mr. Eliot Kang, Associate Dean Doowon Lee, and Mr. Bill Hwang, the founder and the CEO of Asia Management (from the left)

UIC delegates with passion in finance


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Heidrick & Struggles

INDUSTRY: HEAD HUNTING

In September 2008, 15 student delegates from Underwood International College visited prestigious firms,

organizations, and institutions in New York City. They had an opportunity to talk with people working in

various industries, and consult how they could pursue their future careers in New York.

The first speaker was John Kim, who is a Partner of Finance Division at Heidrick & Struggles New York office.

Heidrick & Struggles is one of the four most prestigious head hunting companies in the world. It provides a

candidate searching service, as well as a leadership consulting, organization set-up, and professional

development.

He shared his experience of working in both Seoul and New

York offices. Main differences are the intensity of work and

organizational structure. Mr. Kim said, New York is the most

intense place to work in entire world. Most people come to

the office at 8 am, which is one hour earlier than Seoul. Mr.

Kim goes to his office by 6:30 am every morning. The work is

hard, but it has paid-off in New York, which is strictly on

merit-based. On the other hand, Korea tends to have a

stronger emphasis on hierarchical structure of company.

During his speech, Mr. Kim emphasized several times the

significance of internship. Hands- on experience in the working field not only can give students an insight of

future career, but also it might possibly lead to a job offer. Various internship experiences also help students

preparing for a job interview. When choosing an internship, students should consider a specific industry as

well as location.

He also said it is important to improve English . This does not mean the fluency of language, but a process of

logical thinking, analysis, and argumentation. Mr. Kim further advised us to learn to be a team-player and

keep a great social network with surrounding people.

C O M P A N Y V I S I T SHeidrick& Struggles Columbia University McKinsey & Company Guggenheim Museum UN Headquarters ROK Mission to the UN UNDP Asia Society Tiger Asia Management

Wall Street Journal The Museum of American Finance Goldman Sachs & Co.

UIC delegates having breakfast with Mr. John Kim, Skyline Hotel, New York


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Columbia University

LECTURE: AMERICAN POLITICS AND THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONUS FOREIGN POLICYGLOBAL CAREERS IN NEW YORK

UIC student delegates visited Columbia University, where they were welcomed by Professor Jeong- Ho Roh

who had taught in UIC last year. At Columbia University, three speakers gave a lecture with interesting topics.

First, Professor Epstein gave a lecture on American Politics and the 2008 Presidential Election. The election

will be held in November 2008. The special feature of this election is an early competition and long campaign.

Since each Party tried to take primaries at the earlier stage, it brought the effect of race to the bottom . As a

result, competition began earlier, and an actual period of campaign is longer than usual. According to

Professor Epstein, the long campaign had a positive effect on Democrats, that it encouraged both Clinton and

Obama to develop into the level, and become a more suitable president candidate.

Second, Professor Snyder gave a lecture on US Foreign Policy. He

focused on the rise of China and American response to this change. There

are several different ways to analyze China’s rising power. The realist

theory believes that China is likely to create more tension with the US as it

grows further. The second view is a liberalist perspective insisting China

has no motive to overthrow status-quo, and will use liberal ways to solve

issues. Its recent joining of WTO and other international organizations may

be a hopeful sign of China’s commitment to play a rule abide by the

international system. The third view is that China will obtain a peaceful rise

in East Asia under a hierarchy system , where China is a hegemon.

Through Confucian values that these countries share, they may be able to

achieve a cooperative hierarchical system, and create a mutually beneficial

economic system.

The Last speaker was Mr. Suok Noh. He is a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs New York office. With a

topic of Global Careers in New York , Mr. Noh gave a valuable lesson of how to prepare for future career in

New York. He has been working at Goldman Sachs for over 20 years. As a Managing Director, he has an

experience of interviewing many junior- level people. He gave some tips about having a good interview. First,

don’t be too modest. It is very important to sell yourself to the interviewers. Second, be interesting for

interviewers. They pick people who are like them. Students should show them why they are eligible candidates

for the position.

Most distinctive feature of Goldman Sachs is a merit-based system. It is no secret that working at Goldman

Sachs is intense. But Mr. Noh said they are compensated for what they have done, strictly based on their

ability and contribution. Everyone has a potential to be a superstar one day. People who are working for you

now, may be your boss in the future. This is why you would not want to do something that deteriorates your

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image in the group. People at Goldman Sachs treat each other with respect, and this is how they maintain a

good working relationship with co-workers.

Noh further encouraged UIC students to make a long-term plan and start investing for it. It is important to

find a mentor who can advise, help, and constantly motivate them.

McKinsey & Company

INDUSTRY: CONSULTING

Next visit was McKinsey & Company, one of the most

renowned global management consulting firms in the

world. UIC student delegates were welcomed by Mr.

John Wilcox and Mr. Eunjo Chon, who are working at

New York office. They gave a brief introduction of

company, concept of management consulting,

responsibility of consultants, and some advantages of

working at McKinsey.

Its main objective is to provide a consulting service to firms, institutions, and governmental organization. Its

clients include more than 70 percent of Fortune magazine’s most-admired list, 90 of the 100 leading global

corporations, and governments in 35 countries. These organizations face with an important decision-making

process everyday, and some of these decisions have major consequences. McKinsey help them to make a

thoughtful, objective, insightful decision that would bring the best results. Consultants face with daily task of

interviewing clients, working on problem solving, learning from industry experts, building financial models,

and giving presentations. There are four different levels at McKinsey: Business Analyst, Associate,

Engagement manager, and Partner. Business Analyst is mostly consisted of undergraduate graduates. After

they work as a B.A. for a couple of years, some of them stay at the firm, while others go to a graduate school.

After graduation, some of them come back to McKinsey to further work as a management consultant, while

others choose to work in different industries.

Working at McKinsey, consultants have an opportunity to learn not only business and management, but also a

team-building. Consultants at McKinsey have various backgrounds and experiences. They represent more

than 100 nationalities, speaking over 120 languages. They learn how to appreciate other cultures and values by

collaborating with co-workers. Also, they are able to build a social network by working with clients from

various industries. With skills that consultants have acquired working at McKinsey, they can apply these to

other fields.

Mr. John Wilcox (at the middle) briefing McKinsey & Company


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While McKinsey helps clients making distinctive, lasting, and substantial improvement in their performance,

it also exerts efforts to build a great firm by attracting, developing, exciting, and retaining exceptional workers.

McKinsey is looking for individuals with not only an excellent academic record, but also with a leadership,

integrity, a sharp analytical mind, creativity, and the ability to work as a team-player. When students apply for

McKinsey, they should prepare a resume, which highlights these kinds of qualities.

Guggenheim Museum

INDUSTRY: ARTS

As more people recognize the importance of art, the culture industry

became one of the most prominent options for students to consider when

making a future career plan. This is why UIC student delegates visited

Guggenheim Museum. Guggenheim Museum is located in five different

cities: Venice, Berlin, Bilbao, Las Vegas, and New York. Each Guggenheim

has an exceptional exhibition with world’s finest modern and contemporary

arts.

Ms. Michelle Jubin is working as an Education Coordinator at

Guggenheim New York. She gave a tour around the museum, and

explained about some of the benefits and challenges she faces working at

Guggenheim. Working in a museum requires a similar level of academic

degree as it would in other fields such as finance or international

organization. But payment at the museum is much lower than that of other industries. Most people at the

museum work for the love of arts, not for money. The greatest benefit of working in museum is high quality of

life, which is also an important factor when deciding a future career. Working environment is casual and

relaxed. During working hours, they are encouraged to go to places like museum in order to keep them

refreshed, creative, and inspirational. She said, You can work in an amazing place, and be passionate about

what you do.

Guggenheim provides an internship for

undergraduate students. They would have an

opportunity to work in professional departments,

exhibition-specific. Yet, an internship does not

guarantee an immediate connection to an actual

employment

Ms. Michelle Jubin, Education Coordinator,Guggenheim Museum, New York

Associate Dean Doowon Lee, UIC delegates, and Ms. Michelle Jubinat the lobby of Guggenheim Museum


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UN Headquarters

INDUSTRY: INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION

UIC student delegates also visited the headquarters of the United Nations. The UN was established with an

objective of promoting international law, decolonization, human rights, humanitarian actions, economic and

social development, and international peace and security. Overall, it aims to create a more peaceful

environment for countries to cooperate. Currently, there are 192 member states.

The UN is divided into two parts: General Assembly and Security Council. Security Council is consisted of 5

permanent members with a veto power and 10 non- permanent members with an office term of 2 years.

Assembly includes all other member states. UIC student delegates had an opportunity to look around General

Assembly meeting room. It was fortunate that GA delegates were having a meeting on the day of visit.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was also present. The official convention period opens from September and

lasts until October. During this period, almost all 600 seats are filled with delegates. Normally, only 1/3

delegates need to be present to open a meeting.

UN Human Resources Management


Next visit was Permanent Mission of ROK to the UN, which is located right next to the UN headquarters. Mr.

John Ericson and Mr. Hong-Sok Kwon from Office of Human Resources Management came to give an

explanation of working in the UN.

The fundamentals of working in the UN are

based on the UN charter of the staff. According

to Article 8, the UN is aiming for equality

between men and women, reaching for a goal

of ratio 50/50. Article 101.3 also states,

Workers shall be chosen according to her/his

efficiency, competence, integrity, and shall

reflect geographical basis. There are many

different types of positions in the UN. These

include economic, social, political fields,

humanitarian sector, and administrators.

Junior professionals (P1/P2) and professionals (P3) are recruited through National Competitive Recruitment

Examinations (NCRE). Applicants of NCRE must be a national of any participating member states.

Candidates applying for P1/ P2 position shall be 32 years of age or younger with a bachelor’s degree.

UIC delegates learning how to enter UN from Mr. JohnEricson and Mr. Hong-Sok Kwon


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Candidates applying for P3 position shall be 39 years of age or younger with four years of professional

experience. For more information, visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM.

The United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme is offered to graduate students to give them an

insight of working in the UN. Vacant position or recruiting announcement is posted on the web. Candidates

must have a master’s degree, or at the second year of graduate school. Various work experiences, internships,

and international experiences would definitely be a positive aspect when determining candidates.

Mr. John Ericson and Mr. Hong- Sok Kwon advised those who wish to work in the UN to first get a work

experience outside of UN such as NGO or government. The UN is looking people who can be a team-player,

and work in a multi-cultural environment. Since the UN is an organization with the most diverse groups of

people, it is important to have a respect for diversity. People working in the UN are passionate. They look at

things differently and broadly. They are open-minded, and have a great attitude toward others. On the other

hand, they face some personal challenges working in the UN. Many of them are constantly moving around the

world, struggling with a family settlement issue. There are some professional challenges such as difficulty of

coming up with a new and innovative idea to the table. Mr. Kwon emphasized the importance of being active

and creative. He said, If you don’t act, you don’t advance.

After their presentation, Ambassador In Kook Park gave an inspiring speech

to UIC students. He encouraged them to study hard during the

undergraduate years and have a clear vision of what they want to do.

Ambassador Park advised them to strengthen individual’s willingness, and

persistently make it to the end.

UNDP


The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global development network under the UN. It

focuses on poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS, democratic governance, energy and environment, protection of

human rights, and crisis prevention and recovery.

There are certain elements that should be considered in order to work in UNDP. Candidates should have a

first-level education. Also, they should have a right documentation to prove that they are the qualified

candidate. They need to have a competency. Furthermore, candidates should form a human networking, and

improve their reputation. Try to think about a long-term plan and prepare for future opportunity. Moreover,

they should have both job satisfaction and values that they feel passionate about. Lastly, they need to find a

mentor who can guide them.

Ambassador In Kook Park at the conference room,Permanent Mission of ROK to the UN


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There are three different types of people in a work place. The first one is a passive actor, who does not try to

give in too much for the organization. The second one is an active actor, who is willing to give in for the

organization. The last is a creative net worker, who provides a vision, solution, and brings people together.

Everyone working at UNDP is expected to be a creative net worker.

When applying for ALD-3, applicants are required to have at least 5 years of relevant work experience (this

does not count volunteering work) and a master’s degree. When applying for LS-2, applicants must have at

least two years of relevant work experience and have a master’s degree. There are also other positions such as

P1/P2 andP3. Regardless of position, UNDP is looking for people with qualities such as language ability, real

field experience, and motivation. UNDP also provides an internship opportunity for graduate students, but

only a small number of students are selected. It is non-paid, but interns may have a further opportunity to

work in UNDP or other departments of the UN.

Asia Society

INDUSTRY: NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION

Student delegates also visited Asia Society headquarter in New York. Asia Society is a NGO established with an

objective of increasing understanding, enhancing interactions, and strengthening relationships between Asia

and the US. It has 11 regional centers around the world, including Seoul.

Asia society is a non-profit group, and is largely dependent

on sponsorship. This means, its payment is not as high as

that of people working in the Wall Street . But they can

meet influential people from various fields around the

world. The greatest strength of Asia Society, which

distinguishes itself from other NGOs, is a combination of

politics, business, education, and culture. Asia Society

organizes more than 40 events throughout the year.

Professors, philosophers, policy markers, government

officials, and even presidents are invited to participate in a

forum. It is dedicated to increase the understanding of

Asian history and contemporary affairs. Asia Society also exerts efforts in the fields of education and culture.

It organizes art exhibition, performances, films, and conferences.

Asia Society is an exciting place to work. There are several departments in the group: Asian Social Issues,

Policy and Business Programs, Asia Society Centers, Asia Society Online, Asia Store, Center on US-China

Relations, Cultural Programs and Performing Arts, Education, Fundraising, Membership and Visitor Services,

The work of Asia Society brings interests to many of UICdelegates


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Marketing and Public Relations, Museum, and Operations. Asia Society also provides a volunteering and

internship program, but not all positions are open to undergraduate students. Since responsibility and

qualification of each position is different, it is very important to check available positions, and consider

whether or not one meets the given requirements. Both positions are unpaid but academic points might be

given. If students are not eligible to apply for an internship in New York because of geographical problem, it is

also a good idea to apply for an internship in Seoul office.

Tiger Asia Management

INDUSTRY: HEDGE FUND

Tiger Fund is one of the fastest growing hedge fund firms in the industry.

During the last seven years, its management asset value skyrocketed from

$30 million to $10 billion. Globally there are about 10,000 hedge fund

firms in the world, and 2/3 of these are the US-based. The hedge fund

company buys and sells securities, work as a broker, and deal with private

investment.

There are different positions in the firm. The leading operation works with

number and daily running of the firm. Researchers gather information

and make a stock recommendation. Also there is an investor, who is sales

and marketing-driven. Lastly, there is a PM (portfolio manager). Working

in a hedge fund industry is an involved and intense job. The salary is

dependent on success of portfolio and individual’s contribution. Because of its flexible working hours, working

in hedge fund firm is more comfortable than working in other finance firms. However, more than 95 percent

of workers are male.

When hiring workers, Tiger Fund is looking for people who know how to listen to others, and at the same

time, be an independent thinker. Math skill is not everything about the hedge fund. More importantly, they

need to have a good analytical skill, be passionate, and devoted. They should keep a good relationship with

others. Hedge fund firm has a relatively a small number of workers, and new people are constantly coming in.

It is important to be a matured team-player.

Tiger Fund also has an internship program. Although there are few undergraduate students, most interns are

in the second year of MBA program. People with working experience in finance, investment banking,

consulting, or private equity definitely have an advantage when determining the candidate. Interns have an

opportunity to work with analysts. Internship experience depends on how active they are. Interns should

constantly find new things to do, and talk to seniors.

Mr. Jensen Ko, Co-Chief Operating Officer,Tiger Asia Management, New York


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Wall Street Journal

INDUSTRY: JOURNALISM

The Wall Street Journal is an international daily newspaper published by Dow Jones & Company in New York

City. It is a non-local journal with an international level. It also has its own niche audience.

When working in Wall Street Journal, people can deal with international news resource, and use it as their

showcase. It is looking for people who are diligent, energetic, and passionate about their work. Creativity is

also an important element. They need to analyze situation differently in order to write a unique piece.

Ms. Caroline Postel from Human Resource Department and Ms. Angela

Martin from Public Relations of Dow Jones shared their story of working

in the Human Resource department of Wall Street Journal. The Human

Resource department not only deals with recruiting, but also supports

digital, sales, and marketing group. They are looking for people with

international and global experiences, good relationship, and passion.

There is an official internship recruiting now and then. It is posted on the

web site. There are several elements that Wall Street Journal is looking for

in interns. First, education is important. Most of students who apply for

an internship have an excellent academic background. More importantly,

they need to distinguish themselves from others. They should show how

they can work with co- workers in the company. Getting an internship is very competitive. But being a good

intern is another story. Interns should see how their work relates to their boss or company. They must

constantly think of ways to contribute, and make themselves a part of the team. Most of all, they should be

excited, energetic, and think positively.

There are some challenges that people face while working at Wall Street Journal. But Ms. Postel and Ms.

Martin advised, You are not going to like everything, but if you mostly enjoy your work, it is worth it. Just

remember to be aggressive and patient.

Museum of American Finance

INDUSTRY: FINANCE

Next visit was the Museum of American Finance, where students had an opportunity to learn history and

systemic structure of New York Stock Market. This museum is located at 48 Wall Street, which is the former

headquarter of the Bank of New York. The New York Stock Exchange is a stock exchange based in New York.

Ms. Angela Martin, Public Relations,Dow Jones & Co., New York


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It is the largest stock market in the world, with a volume of $ 22 trillion and 2,764 listed securities.

New York Stock Exchange was first established in 1792, when 24 stock brokers signed an agreement at 68

Wall Street, New York City. Since its establishment, NYSE has gone through some ups and downs. It is the

world’s greatest wealth-producing center. At the same time, it has faced several challenges such as Wall Street

Crash in 1929, Black Monday in 1987, mini- crash in 1997, 9/11 attacks in 2001, and current financial crisis.

Goldman Sachs & Co.

INDUSTRY: FINANCE

Lastly, UIC student delegates visited Goldman Sachs New York office. There are 25,000 Goldman Sachs

employees worldwide working in over 40 cities. Wherever the office may be, Goldman Sachs workers share a

common characteristic. There are proactive, go beyond their scope of

work, focus on team-building, and cooperate with co-workers and

clients.

Kenneth Ahn, a second year associate in the investment banking

division shared his experience working at Goldman Sachs. He agreed

that first couple of years is very challenging both from intellectual

perspective as well as physical perspective. Goldman Sachs is one of the

firms, where they will teach workers, bring them up to speed, and make

them become one of the best financial analysts in the industry. At the

same time, they give workers as much responsibility as they can possibly

handle. Learning curve is very stiff. There are a lot of different types of

projects, different topics, different sectors, with different team

members. To a certain degree, they should enjoy having this variety, fast

changing environment, and unpredictability. Working at Goldman Sachs is definitely challenging from the

personal life perspective. But from the learning, personal development, and maturity perspective, workers will

get a lot out of three-year analyst program than they would in any other industries. Also Goldman Sachs

motivates worker’s further development through wealth creation, diverse work environment, great people and

unique culture, meritocracy, reputation and strong brand, training, and mentor program.

Mr. Kenneth Ahn sharing his fieldexperience in Investment Banking,Goldman Sachs & Co., New York


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In order to work in a multinational firm like Goldman Sachs in the future, students should have a keen

interest and understanding of finance. Memorizing specific knowledge is not required, but they need to have

some interest in what is going on in the market and have a general sense of finance. Mr. Ahn advised

undergraduate students to read a lot of current affairs publications to study business development and

economy shifting.

UIC delegates with enthusiasm in financial field, Q&A session at Goldman Sachs

Associate Dean Doowon Lee, UIC delegates and Ms.Nadya MacAloon after visiting the trading floor at Goldman Sachs & Co.


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S T U D E N T R E F L E C T I O N S

BY HAE WEON GANG

JUNIOR AT UNDERWOOD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Frank Sinatra once said If you make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. It seemed true. There is

nowhere like New York; I have lived in Hong Kong and Singapore, but nowhere was as busy, as competitive,

and nowhere as diverse as New York.

...Though all the advices we heard from companies can be written out into words for people who were not

there, I feel I would have only attempt to deliver what I sensed personally. Here are also some of many advices

that I found personally most helpful from the career tours:

Goldmansachs & Co. - Don’t be a one-trick horse, we look for people who are hungry, aggressive, analytical,

self-starters, go-getters and team players...

Mckinsey and Company - Here you have to be able to manage multiple tasks with energy and often adapt to

different styles, clients and people.

UN - ... efficiency and competence, and importantly you have to have respect for diversity, teamwork,

cooperation; having fundamental believes in the role of the UN.

UNDP - If you lack experience in your profile, highlight

you competencies. Do not undermine the power of formal

and informal networking. Have a mentor to help you

navigate the unwritten rules. Escape from your comport

zone, if you fail, you can always go back. There is nothing

like being there .

Tiger Funds - Hedge fund analyst has to be more

importantly analytical with good judgment than be good at

math. You must be able to be an independent thinker despite all the different information you gather from

others.

Wall Street Journal - You have to know the specific job you are trying to fill in. To be a good intern, you have

to be eager, excited with positive energy, and be able to use you down time wisely. For the work you do, it is

not the matter of them using your work or not, but more about the experience of work that you gain.

I hope more people can take advantage of such tours, and thank UIC for all the effort they put in for this tour.

Jung Eun Kim, Hae Weon Kang, and Na Ra Lee at PermanentMission of the ROK to the United Nations


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BY IN SUNG HWANG

SOPHOMORE AT UNDERWOOD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

New York Career Tour gave me such an impact that I will never forget the three days I spent in New York City.

I got everything that I expected from the short visit and more. Now, I am better aware of what I must do to

improve myself and have a clearer goal than before.

The talk with John Kim from Heidrick & Struggles triggered me to think of my weak points and really pushed

me to change them. Mr. Kim shared his experience in Korea and told us about some qualities that most

Koreans lack: confidence and communication skills. It felt as if he were talking about me; they were the exact

problems that I had difficulty in solving. Listening to a person who saw first-hand the importance of

confidence and language skills, it struck me how crucial they were. I realized that I must not overlook these

problems if I truly want to live a successful life.

After visiting various companies, I felt that a consulting company was the place for me. I had a vague idea of

consulting companies before I visited McKinsey & Company, probably the reason why I had been indifferent

to this field. People in McKinsey introduced to us how this firm was organized and gave examples of the actual

problems that they dealt with. I was grateful that they specifically told us how we could get a job in McKinsey.

I realized that I had lots to prepare, but I think I found where to start from.

BY YUNJUNG KIM


The Global Career Tour 2008 was nothing short of incredible. From beginning to end, there was never a

moment to catch a breath - not only because of the extremely tight schedule - but because of the

overwhelming experiences and the opportunities that made up the tour.

... The final schedule on the Career Tour to New York was a visit to Goldman Sachs, the highlight of the trip for

me, and maybe it was because of my bias towards anything related to investment banking, but it truly was an

eye-opener for me. It was an opportunity for me to confirm to myself that such a career was in fact what I

really wanted. At the same time, I was left to think about the realities of the job that I had not really thought

of, because I was always so focused on one side of the job I wanted to see, and avoided the difficulties that

came with the job. Overall, it was a great chance for me to reflect on what I really wanted.

... and realize that there are so many more interesting jobs out there than the ordinary ones we always hear

about. That was the thing I liked most about the Global Career Tour - the fact that it was not confined to a

single sector.

The three full days in New York were days filled with great opportunities that were worth every minute of the


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seemingly endless plane rides. It is not everyday that one gets to meet so many inspiring people in such a short

period of time, and I am very thankful to UIC for the wonderful opportunity. It was a chance for me not just to

learn and experience, but a chance for me to reflect on myself, and to build confidence. When I returned, I

found myself inspired, motivated, and hungry for even bigger things in the future. I think it was a great

beginning to the semester. This trip has really made me look forward to the many years ahead!

BY NA RA LEE


What should I do in the future? This question has been torturing me ever

since I entered the university. After two years, I still found myself struggling

with the same question. Even after I consulted with professors, friends, and

parents, and asked this question to myself a thousand times, I still could not

find a clear answer.

Frankly speaking, when I first heard about the trip, I did not expect much

from it. The biggest reason is that I believed 3~4 days’ trip was not long

enough to make a dramatic effect on the question that I have been struggling

for years. However, ...

My strongest impression was on people who work and pursue their career in

the city. Regardless of their nationality, age, and gender, they were very much devoted to their work. But more

importantly, they seem to enjoy their work.

Mr. Noh, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, gave us a striking message. He said we should stop talk

about what we want in the future, but rather act in order to achieve it, and prepare ourselves so that we

are suitable for that position. Greg Phillips once said Winners are winners because they prepare for success

by being in the right place before the right time Am I at the right place? Am I prepared? This trip helped me

to take one step closer to answering these questions.

BY CHANG YOON YI


Through dozens of meetings with more than twenty professionals, including professors, consultants,

diplomats, financial analysts, journalists, security traders, and people working in Human Resources, I was

replenished with energy, passion and confidence. I learned so much and got so many useful advices for my

future that relieved my worries.

Na Ra Lee at Wall Street Journal


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Among the numerous benefits I achieved from the Tour, one of them is the sense of reality. Contrary to before,

feeling lost and not knowing where to get information, now I think I have quite a realistic sense of jobs and

global companies out there. It was such a valuable chance to ask them about not only the glorious aspects of

their jobs (which you can easily hear elsewhere) but also about various difficulties and challenges they face. I

could also get a glimpse of the different cultures of each firm which I’ve only heard about before. Overall, all

the experiences of visiting each firms and organizations in New York gave me a realistic sense of diverse

aspects of various jobs.

... I also learned to be flexible. Someone said that in average, people change their jobs 6 times during their

lives. This did not seem true to me in Seoul, but after this short stay in New York, I realized that it was natural.

Most of the professionals who explained us their career paths had several jobs before coming to their current

position or have had co-workers who changed their jobs from one industry to a completely different industry.

They were all very open to different possibilities and unexpected opportunities in the future and advised us to

be so. You just don’t know how things can change for you!

... I sincerely encourage students who are worried

about their future career to participate in this

program by all means because although my future is

still uncertain, I have chosen a direction for my career

with confidence thanks to the New York Global Career

Tour.

BY HEE WON YOO


I believe the 2008 Global Career Tour in New York was an invaluable experience because it gave us the rare

opportunity to interact with accomplished professionals from various fields in one of the most politically,

financially, and culturally important cities in the world.

... I began to wonder whether I had set my sights too

narrowly before and thus overlooked a career which I could

enjoy and be competitive in. People like Mr. Noh prove

that people can find success in fields outside their majors as

long as they can demonstrate positive personal qualities

such as leadership, creativity, and teamwork skills. Since

UIC students are encouraged from their freshman year to

take courses in a wide variety of fields, I believe we have an

Jung Eun Kim and Chang Yoon Yi exploring career paths at Wall Street Journal

Jooeun Choi, Felicia Clara Yang, Hee Won Yoo during thelecture, Columbia Law School


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edge when we wish to find a career outside our majors.

The second aspect of the tour I found inspiring was how passionate and energetic the people we talked to were

about their work regardless of the field they were working in. Their affection for their careers shone through

in the way they tried to answer all our questions as completely as possible whenever we expressed interest and

in how they even took us on a tour of the offices during working-hours. Their enthusiasm made me look

forward to my future career and strengthen my determination to work hard to achieve it. I believe the Global

Career Tour is a great way to take advantage of this fact and would love to see this program expand and

develop.

BY SOYEAN AHN

FRESHMAN AT UNDERWOOD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

From an early age, I developed an interest for art, and I decided for myself that an artist was the best and only

career for me. However, I now realize that while my passion for art grew further, I had blocked out

possibilities for interest in other areas. Had I been exposed more to different fields and different careers, I

may have developed interested in many other fields, and the story would have been different.

... Through the Global Career Tour, I am off to a good start. The entire tour was definitely a learning

experience for me. It provided me with insight in various multinational institutions as well as insight into a

world of opportunities that I would have never even attempted to look at in the past. I actually found many of

the different areas such as consulting and investment banking highly attractive. It seems to me that it had

been my ignorance that had prevented me from developing interest in those areas. The three days in New

York allowed me to gain a valuable perspective on global careers, and I will make good use of that perspective

in exploring all different areas to find a career that can make full use of my abilities.

Finding careers is a learning process. Before choosing a

career we must first explore what all there is out there in

the business world. For many of us freshmen who are

unsure of our majors and furthermore our future careers,

exploring different careers of different fields may enable

us to discover interests in areas that we may have been

unaware of. Also, even for those who have a specific dream

or goal, it will be good to keep options open because there

are an infinite number of opportunities ahead of us. Let us

explore!

Soyean Ahn and Jeonghyun Kim enjoying the visit to GoldmanSach & Co.


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BY WON JOON JANG


The core essence of this trip to New York lies in the fact that I got to meet numerous people who probably

stand at the forefront of today’s society. They were pioneers who made their dreams come true through their

passion and diligence. Hearing the stories of their lives was a unique and meaningful part of this career tour.

... perfect ending to our career tour when we were lead

through the trading floor of Goldman Sachs and Company.

It was a gigantic room full of foreign exchange dealers

staring into their computers and shouting at their

microphones. It made me remember an internship that I

went through at JP Morgan Chase Investment Bank in

Seoul and further motivated me to pursue a career in

international financial institutions. These are but some of

the priceless hand-on experience that I got in five days. To

be honest, it would be an exaggeration to say that I was fit for a job at such organizations after the tour, but it

nevertheless provided me with a huge opportunity to see various kinds of professional people do their work

and to learn how these people built their careers.

When I arrived back at the Incheon International airport, I came out of doors feeling that I did achieve my

American Dream to a certain extent. I now notice that there are yet many things to come ahead of me,

obstacles and opportunities that I need to anticipate and prepare for. My parents often say that true success

comes at the cost of diligence - that we should, in Mark Twain’s words, endeavor so that when we come to

die, even the undertaker would be sorry. And that’s what I plan to do.

BY JEONGHYUN KIM


Stimulating experience was what I thought about the career tour. Visiting different corporations in New York,

I came to notice the different styles each company and the professionals working in that company had. One

lesson that I learned was that every one of them was looking for someone like themselves. Of course there

were certain common qualities that they were looking at, and those qualities are like the homework I have to

finish throughout my college years. But aside from that, I felt the need to prepare for my future, to be the

person that certain company would love to work with. All in all, the career tour provided me with the

opportunity to look ahead of my future and prepare for the goal I have.

UIC delegates at Guggenheim Museum


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BY YENIE WON


To me, the tour to New York was the second opportunity to participate in global career tour. I was lucky to join

the first career tour visiting global companies’ offices in Tokyo and Hong Kong in this February. Being a

member of both tours, I could naturally compare New York tour to the previous one and felt the improvement

of the tour schedule. From an investment bank, to United Nations, hedge fund, non profit institution,

newspaper publisher and museum, UIC did not limit its students’ future career as a liberal arts college.

Taking advice from local experts from those diverse industries was a great experience. Especially, in Columbia

University, Mckinsey & Company, United Nations, Asia Society, Tiger Fund, and Goldman Sachs, at least one

Korean staff greeted our tour members and shared valuable time. Even though I call them Koreans, they

must have their own stories to reach the job in the Mecca of the world economy. However, under the name of

Korea, their honest and live experiences arouse sympathy.

... I am stimulated! As the officer of UNDP advised us,

I will extend my sphere to the world from the safe and

small place where I am staying in.

Felicia Clara Yang, Soyean Ahn, Yenie Won, and JeonghyunKim at the breakfast meeting with Mr. John Kim


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