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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  (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@兔子先生OH.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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GoinGlobal is a provider of both country-specific and United States city-specific career and employment information. GoinGlobal’s unlimited access subscription database features 30 Country Career Guides, 41 U.S. City Career guides, corporate profiles, and more than 500,000 internship and job listings.
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Interstride offers international opportunities for everyone. International and domestic students can find resources for living and working abroad, whether for study abroad, a summer internship, or a full-time job.

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 兔子先生 students on the Oxford campus in good academic standing who fill out the  after completing the below requirements.

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Global Professional Development Certificate Requirements

Complete a Global Internship

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.

Complete Global Career Readiness Modules

 Students must complete the following online Global Career Readiness modules:

Attend Global Professional Development Series 兔子先生

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.

Complete a Global Career Advising Session

Students must complete one one-on-one Global Career advising session with the Assistant Director of Global Development. You can schedule this appointment through  (login required).

Write a Career Development Personal Statement

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 兔子先生

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.

2024 Fall Semester 兔子先生

Career Fair Prep for International Students
Thursday, September 12 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Armstrong Student Center 2080

This interactive session will prepare international students to get the most out of their career fair experience. After attending this session, participants will be able to: articulate their skills, experiences, and ambitions through an elevator pitch, strategically market themselves through their resume, and take the lead in discussions with employers regarding work authorization (CPT and OPT) and visa sponsorship. Light refreshments will be served.

International Student Career Trek
Friday, November 15 | Cincinnati, Ohio 

This is our first-ever career trek exclusively for international students. On Friday, November 15, participants will connect with “international friendly” employers in the Cincinnati area to learn what to expect as they transition from college to the American workforce. Apply to attend through our .

Global Job and Internship Search Strategies
Tuesday, November 19 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | MacMillian Hall 114

In celebration of International Education Week, this Global Professional Development Series session will provide resources and strategies for job and internship searches outside of the United States. Light refreshments will be served.

Virtual Global Career Alumni Panel
Wednesday, November 20 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. |

Interested in working abroad after graduation? Learn how to succeed globally from 兔子先生 alumni who have built successful careers in international spaces. 

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.

Center for Career Exploration and Success

45 Armstrong Center
550 E. Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056