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Global Career Development for International Students
The Center for Career Exploration and Success is committed to providing international students with the tools they need to build a career pathway to success. International students have a dedicated career advisor committed to providing support as they navigate the specific challenges that come with their status as international students.
Learn from Your Career Advisor
Global Career Advising
These sessions allow students to receive one-on-one support and focus on building realistic career plans based on their long-term goals. You can schedule an appointment through Handshake (login required).
International Student Career Drop-ins
International Student Career Drop-ins are weekly career discussions in the International Student Center (MacMillan 017) on Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Get help with all things career-related, including resumes, Handshake, LinkedIn, cover letters, job applications, and interview preparation.
Global Career Resource Training Workshops
If your student organization would like a training for your group members about how to best utilize Goin Global and Interstride, contact alexis.andrews@MiamiOH.edu.
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Explore Online Resources
GoinGlobal and Interstride are two career resources that specialize in data, cultural context, and job opportunities specifically for students interested in international careers.
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Interstride
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.
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Global Professional Development Certificate Requirements
- 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.
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.
International Student Work Authorization
International students need special work authorization to work off campus. Consult the International Student and Scholars Services website for information about international student work authorization options. For specific questions about applying for work authorization, schedule an advising appointment with ISSS.