The Career Readiness Program is a series of workshops and resources offered each term to help UO international students prepare for a career during college. Early career preparation will give you the confidence and skills necessary to help you in your job search once you complete your degree.
Early career preparation can include one or more of the following:
- Getting a job on campus
- Getting an off-campus internship (paid or unpaid) during the summer vacation period
- Learning about employment benefits for international students
- Choosing or changing a major
- Understanding the U.S. business culture and norms
- Improving your business English language skills
- Learning how to develop a resume (C.V.) which highlights your education, experience and skills
- Learning how to interview for a job
Fall 2023 workshops
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Week 1 Friday, September 29 10 - 11 am |
Introduction to Career Readiness for International Students This workshop is ideal for undergraduate students with or without work experience, but graduate students are welcome to attend. Interactive workshop on how to get work experience and prepare for internships and jobs later in your academic career. International Student & Scholar Services |
Join Zoom Meeting: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/95638850367 |
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Week 1 Friday, September 29 1:30 - 2:30 pm |
How to Get a job in On-Campus Dining - Virtual Workshop Learn how to get a part-time job in University Dining on campus! Dining Services is made up of 5 Residential Dining Halls, Catering, and Central Kitchen. Lots of great opportunities to get work experience, make money and build career skills. University Dining |
Join Zoom Meeting: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/5172454919 |
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Week 1 Friday, September 29 3 - 4 pm
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How to Use Career Resources on Campus - Virtual Workshop It’s not too early to strategize about your future career. Come learn about the many career preparation and professional development tools, resources, and hands-on guidance that the university has to offer, and that you are paying for with your tuition. Division of Graduate Studies |
Join Zoom Meeting: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/8941865531 |
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Week 2 Tuesday, October 3 10 am - 2 pm |
UO Part-Time Job and Work-Study Fair - In-Person Event Looking for a part-time job or want to learn more about work-study opportunities? Stop by the Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair. If you have an International Work-Study award from International Student & Scholar Services, you quality for work-study jobs on campus. There will still be LOTS of jobs at this event that do not require work-study in order to apply--something for everyone! University Career Center |
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Crater Lake Rooms |
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Week 3 Friday, October 13 3 - 4 pm
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Career Success Stories: International Student Alumni Panel - Virtual Workshop Interested in working in the U.S. after graduation but not sure how to best prepare yourself? This panel discussion will be a great place for you to hear the success stories, challenges, and tips from UO alumni who have already been working on OPT, STEM OPT, and beyond. International Student & Scholar Services |
Join Zoom Meeting: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/91905017105 |
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Weeks 3 & 4 October 13 (week 3) to October 20 (week 4) |
Fall Career Readiness Week Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels, casual career chats, the Career & Internship Expo (10/19), and Practice Interview Day (10/20) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events. University Career Center |
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Week 4 Thursday, October 19 |
Fall Career Fair and Internship Expo Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Over 70+ businesses, non-profits, and government agencies are on-campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities. Bring your resume! University Career Center |
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Week 5 Thursday, October 26 4-5 pm
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Work Authorization for International Students Learn about the F and J regulations for working in the U.S. including off-campus work authorization during your program and after graduation! |
Join Zoom Meeting: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/93380403862 |
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Week 5 Thursday, October 26 2-3 pm |
One Crucial Thing to Help You Succeed in the Workplace: Suspend Your Stories Moving to a new country, working in a different language, and adjusting to a new city while trying to navigate different cultural norms can be complex and challenging. Join us in this interactive session to practice a simple process we can all use to recognize our assumptions and judgments, back away from our certainties, and employ neutral observation in order to reach the open spaces of possibility and find out what is really right in front of us. Mills International Center |
Mills International Center, EMU M102 (In-person) |
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Week 7 Thursday, November 9 2-3 pm |
U.S. Style Resume Writing for International Students Learn how to create a U.S. Style Resume for internships and job opportunities in the U.S. You are welcome to bring your CV or Resume from your home country, and we will discuss specific tips and tricks to convert it into a U.S. style. |
REGISTER IN HANDSHAKE |
Career Readiness Roadmap Leadership & Service Personal Development Coaching
Conflict Coaching Job & Internship Search SuperStrong Assessment