International Career Excellence Center 

International students who are new to the US job market or beginning their career exploration — looking to build foundational knowledge quickly and confidently.

• Understand how cultural identity shapes professional presence and career decision-making
• Identify key differences between US workplace expectations and those in their home country
• Craft a competitive narrative for resumes, LinkedIn, and elevator pitches as an international candidate
• Navigate OPT/CPT basics and know how to address sponsorship conversations with employers
• Leave with a personalized 30-day job search action plan

• 9:00 – 9:30
  Welcome & Your Career StoryIcebreaker, cohort introductions, and framing your international identity as a career asset
• 9:30 – 10:30
  Cultural Competency in the WorkplaceProfessional norms, communication styles, and navigating cultural differences with confidence
• 10:30 – 11:30
  Building a Competitive CandidacyResume strategy, LinkedIn optimization, and personal branding for the international applicant
• 11:30 – 12:30
  US Job Market Essentials + Q&AOPT/CPT overview, networking tactics, sponsorship conversations, and live Q&A with experts

International students actively job searching — undergraduate seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates who want a deep-dive, hands-on experience that moves them meaningfully forward in one day.

• Articulate a compelling, culturally intelligent professional brand across all platforms and interactions
• Navigate both the US job market and global markets with concrete, country-specific strategies
• Conduct targeted job searches using advanced tools, networks, and employer research methods
• Prepare for interviews using culturally adapted techniques that address common biases and gaps
• Identify career paths aligned with personal values, strengths, and long-term life goals
• Walk away with a complete job search toolkit: resume, cover letter template, LinkedIn, and 60-day plan

• 9:00 – 9:30
  Welcome, Cohort Building & Career VisionFraming the day; values and strengths discovery activity
• 9:30 – 11:00
  Cultural Intelligence & Professional IdentityDeep dive into cultural competency, workplace dynamics, and owning your international narrative
• 11:00 – 12:30
  Competitive Candidacy WorkshopHands-on resume and LinkedIn clinic; peer feedback rounds
• 12:30 – 1:15
  Lunch BreakInformal networking with facilitators
• 1:15 – 2:45
  Navigating the US & Global Job MarketsOPT/CPT, sponsorship, international employer targeting, and region-specific job search strategies
• 2:45 – 4:00
  Interview Prep & Offer StrategyMock interviews, bias-aware prep, salary negotiation, and evaluating offers across cultures
• 4:00 – 5:00
  Finding Meaningful Work + Closing KeynotePurpose-driven career design, 60-day action plan, and expert panel Q&A

Career services professionals who work with international students and want to build a stronger foundational toolkit — ideal for new staff or teams looking for a professional development refresh.

• Understand the core frameworks of culturally competent career coaching and why standard approaches fall short
• Recognize cultural dimensions that influence international students' career identities and decision-making
• Apply initial rapport-building techniques that reduce barriers and build psychological safety
• Identify at least three concrete coaching interventions adapted for international student populations
• Return to work with an action plan for immediately improving advising sessions

• 9:00 – 9:30
  Welcome & Practitioner ReflectionWhere are we now? Self-assessment of current international student advising practices
• 9:30 – 10:45
  Cultural Competency Frameworks for CoachesResearch-backed models, cultural dimensions theory, and applying them to advising contexts
• 10:45 – 11:45
  Building Rapport & Coaching InterventionsTechniques for psychological safety, trust-building, and adapted coaching activities — with role-play practice
• 11:45 – 12:30
  Application Workshop & Action PlanningSmall group case studies, peer discussion, and building your personal 30-day implementation plan

Career services professionals committed to deepening their practice and earning a recognized certification. Best for advisors, coaches, and directors seeking to lead the standard of international student support at their institutions.

• Master culturally competent coaching frameworks and confidently apply them across diverse international student populations
• Design and deliver coaching sessions that account for cultural, linguistic, and systemic barriers
• Build and sustain trust with students from regions including East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa
• Deploy a full toolkit of evidence-based interventions for career exploration, job search, and offer decision-making
• Measure, track, and report on international student career outcomes to institutional leadership
• Earn the Certified International Career Coach (CICC) designation upon program completion

• 9:00 – 9:30
  Welcome, Norms & Practitioner LandscapeCohort introductions; mapping the current state of international student career support
• 9:30 – 11:00
  Culturally Competent Coaching — Deep DiveAdvanced frameworks, intersectionality, and applying cultural dimensions to real advising scenarios
• 11:00 – 12:30
  Coaching Diverse International PopulationsRegion-specific insights, case studies, and adapting your approach by student background
• 12:30 – 1:15
  Lunch BreakFacilitated peer conversation: sharing challenges and wins from your institution
• 1:15 – 2:45
  Building Rapport & Skills Intervention ClinicRole-play coaching sessions, live feedback from experts, and full toolkit walkthrough
• 2:45 – 4:00
  Outcome Measurement & Institutional ReportingFrameworks for tracking impact, writing outcome reports, and communicating results to leadership
• 4:00 – 5:00
  Certification Assessment & ClosingCompetency reflection, certification requirements, community of practice invitation, and celebration