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International Students

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International students face additional challenges including:

  • Work restrictions for non-American citizens

  • Lack of established networks in America

  • Cultural differences and/or language barriers

  • Differences in job search strategy and style

  • Difficulties of long distance research/job search

Career Development Process

The career development process remains the same:

  1. Self assessment - analyzing your skills, interests and values and how they correlate with the world of work options.

  2. Exploration/Research (For international students, this also includes researching Employment Regulations!)

  3. Practice/Experience - gaining hands-on experience through campus employment or internships can help you focus and set goals while at the same time increasing your networks vital for employment.

  4. Decision making - identifying the steps necessary to reach your short term and long term goals is important!

The Job Search Process

  1. Development of Resume, Cover letter, References & Portfolio

  2. Mock Interviews

  3. Informational Interviews/Networking

  4. Tracking and Following up your Process

  5. Staying Motivated & Obtaining Support