We would like for all UMN international students to know about the career support available to them. UMN international students have career support through your colleges, and there are also some career programs and resources offered that are open to all international students. Read through the information below to see what programs are regularly offered and how to stay informed about career opportunities for international students.
Please direct any questions about these events to your college career center, or UMN International Career Consultant, Jane at sitt0036@umn.edu.
- International Student Career Fair Preparation Workshops – there are always two career fair preparation workshops for international students in the months of September and February
- Immigration Attorney Workshops – there are always 3-4 immigration attorney workshops hosted during the academic year where immigration attorneys discuss post-OPT options such as the H-1B, EB visas, O-1 visa, and more
- Student Employment Workshop – we offer a workshop to explain UMN student employment opportunities at least once during the academic year
- Career STAR – is a virtual workshop series offered in summer break in June and July where you will learn career development skills and expand your network to connect with fellow students, UMN Staff, and community members who will support your career journey
- Global Career Events – we often offer workshops about career opportunities outside of the US, mostly in November
- Instagram page: @umn_internationalcareers
- Handshake events
- The ISSS Weekly Update
- Emails from your advisers, career coaches, or department
The University of Minnesota career resources are available to all students. The information provided has been selected because it may be of specific interest to a subset of students.