International Student Career Conference

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:17:15 -0500

The International Student Career Conference is a series of sessions that will focus on the unique needs of international students to make sure they are fully prepared to meet their career goals in the United States. This conference will consist of four unique and valuable online sessions in February 2022. Please see the details of conference sessions below.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER CONFERENCE SESSIONS:

Session #1- Immigration Information: Online- Friday, February 18th, 10am-11am. Learn about immigration options for after graduation, such as H-1b and Permanent Residency, from an accomplished immigration attorney.

Session #2- Alumni Perspectives: Online- Friday, February 18th, 1-2 pm. Learn from international student alumni on how to be successful in your job and internship search.

Session #3- Employer Perspectives: Online- Tuesday, February 22nd, 12pm-1pm. Hear perspectives of experienced hiring managers who have hired international candidates in the past.

Session #4- Negotiating Job Offers: Online- Thursday, February 24th, 11am-12pm. Dr. Di Maria will provide insight on how to effectively evaluate and negotiate job offers once you have completed the interview process.

Special Accommodations: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.