Global Career Development
The mission of the Center for Career Exploration and Success’s Global Career Development program is to prepare Miami University students to thrive in professional settings worldwide and to market themselves as global professionals.
Our Audiences
We carry out our mission by providing relevant international career guidance, tools, and opportunities through workshops, programming, and one-on-one sessions. These resources serve both international students and domestic (United States) students seeking global career opportunities.
Complete a Global Internship
In partnership with Education Abroad, we have launched the Global Internships program to provide students with a vetted portfolio of top international internships from all over the world.
These programs were selected because of their commitment to student health and safety while abroad and their experiential learning outcomes that prepare students for global careers. There are a variety of models of internships available, including cohort internship experiences, summer customized internships, semester study + intern programs, and virtual global internships.
These programs offer credit at Miami for your internship experience. In some cases, additional credit may be available for career seminars associated with your internship program. Talk with your academic advisor and department internship coordinator as you plan to incorporate a global internship into your academic journey.
Apply for these programs through the below links. Visit our Internships page to learn how to register your internship experience through Handshake.
Miami Global Internships
Miami University in Luxembourg: Intern while you live and study at Miami’s Luxembourg Chateau! Internships are available in various disciplines. To learn more about arranging an internship in Luxembourg, visit the Miami in Luxembourg page.
Miami University in London: This cohort program in the heart of London allows you to intern and live with other Miami students while pursuing diverse career opportunities. Visit the Education Abroad Programs page for more information.
Get a custom global internship experience. Each program offers an internship matching process that takes into account your desired career outcomes to find an internship
Miami has partnered with Kaya Responsible Travel to provide impactful virtual internships in the global south. Kaya’s mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.
Virtual internships in Ecuador, South Africa, and Vietnam allow you to connect with Kaya’s partner organizations and support their important missions while gaining valuable global insight and professional skills. Apply for a virtual internship through Kaya at its Remote Internships page.
Don’t see the location you want on this list? Miami offers dozens of international internships in addition to the internships highlighted here. Visit Study Abroad to see the full list of Global internships available.
Earn Your Global Professional Development Certificate
Unlock your potential on a global scale with our Global Professional Development Certificate!
Today’s employers want adaptable leaders with cultural fluency. The Global Professional Development Certificate signals that you are a leader with a global perspective who has built an international professional network and elevated your cross-cultural communication skills.
The Global Professional Development Certificate is available to Miami students on the Oxford campus in good academic standing who fill out the certificate application after completing the below requirements.
Global Professional Development Certificate Requirements
Students must complete an approved Global Internship.
- For domestic students: An in-person internship that takes place outside of the United States OR a virtual internship for a company not based in the United States.
- For international students: An internship that takes place outside of your home country, including an internship within the United States.
- All internships must be registered through Handshake. Instructions for internship registrations can be found on our Internships page.
Students must complete the following online Global Career Readiness modules:
Students must attend two Global Professional Development Series sessions within one semester before or after the completion of a global internship. Scroll down for workshop dates.
Students must complete one one-on-one Global Career advising session with the Assistant Director of Global Development. You can schedule this appointment through Handshake (login required).
Once qualifying activities are completed, students must submit a one-page personal statement responding to the following prompt: “How has my global internship experience prepared me for my career?”
Global Professional Development Programs
This series of focused workshops is designed to help students build global careers in the United States or abroad. These sessions tackle networking, international business etiquette, employer conversations, international job search strategies, and key career insights for international students. Light refreshments will be served at all events. Stay tuned for the 2024 Fall programming!
Career Fair Prep for International Students: This interactive Global Professional Development session will prepare international students to get the most out of their Career Fair experience by providing advice on strategies to land internships and jobs. After attending this session, international students will be able to: articulate their skills, experiences, and ambitions through an elevator pitch; strategically market themselves through their resume; take the lead in discussions with employers regarding work authorization (CPT and OPT) and visa sponsorship.
Interviewing for Success for International Students: This Interview for Success workshop is tailored to tackle the specific challenges that international students may face while interviewing. It will also provide international students with the language and strategies needed to navigate conversations with potential employers. A subsequent Mock Interview day will be held in the spring semester to put the skills from this session into practice. This session is open to all international students at all stages of their Miami experience.
Marketing Your Global Experience: If you've recently returned from a study abroad experience or a global internship, this session is for you! In this interactive session, you will be given language and strategies for articulating your international experiences and how to use them to stand out with employers.
Landing an International Internship: In this global internship preparedness intensive, we will focus on elevating your global professional profile, including resumes, LinkedIn interview strategies, and professional statements. We will also discuss search strategies and funding sources to ensure you engineer your ideal global internship experience.
Global Job Search Strategies: This session will provide resources and strategies for job searches outside of the United States. We will discuss the ins and outs of working internationally and common vehicles to work abroad, including fellowships, foreign service, ESL teaching, and digital nomad visas.
OPT to H-1B and Beyond: Post-Grad Job Search Strategies for International Students: In this session, international students will explore the various ways to build a career in the United States. While this session focuses on securing post-graduate job opportunities, this session will provide strategies and resources that will be helpful for all international students at every stage of their career journey. International students will get realistic insight on: using Career Clusters to maximizing chances of gaining H-1B sponsorship, and transitioning from OPT to H1-B Alternative visa options.
Center for Career Exploration and Success
45 Armstrong Center
550 E. Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056
