Program Overview
Audience: International university students and recent graduates preparing for U.S. internships and early-career opportunities, subject to individual eligibility.
Learning goals: Identify realistic target roles; interpret employer requirements; demonstrate job-search and interview skills; understand when to seek authorized immigration guidance; measure readiness development; and execute a 90-day career plan.
Delivery: Workshops, guided platform exercises, career research, mock interviews, individualized assignments, and supervised or project-based experiential learning when available. Hours are proposed and can be tailored to institutional needs.
Assessment: Baseline and follow-up readiness evidence, portfolio of career artifacts, instructor feedback, and final 90-day plan. Any completion documentation is subject to confirmed program arrangements.
Career Baseline Assessment
Learning activities- Career goals, interests, and target role selection
- Education, projects, skills and experience inventory
- Baseline evidence and readiness rubric
Deliverable: Student career baseline profile and initial target-role shortlist
Career Intelligence
Learning activities- Occupation and industry exploration using Beyond Academic resources
- Employer research and verification of current job requirements
- Skills and career pathway comparison
Deliverable: Career intelligence brief with evidence-based target occupations and employers
Simulation Testing
Learning activities- Define target roles and simulation assumptions
- Run initial career simulation when system access is available
- Interpret readiness results and limitations
Deliverable: Baseline simulation results and documented assumptions
Gap Analysis
Learning activities- Compare student evidence against target-role requirements
- Prioritize technical, communication and experience gaps
- Set measurable learning and application priorities
Deliverable: Ranked gap matrix and personal development priorities
Resume & LinkedIn
Learning activities- Translate academic projects into evidence-based achievements
- Develop role-specific U.S.-style resume and LinkedIn profile
- Review clarity, keywords, accuracy and ATS readability
Deliverable: Tailored resume, LinkedIn improvement plan and accomplishment bank
Networking & Job Search
Learning activities- Build and validate a target employer list
- Practice alumni outreach, informational interviews and professional networking
- Develop application tracking and follow-up routines
Deliverable: Employer shortlist, outreach templates and job-search tracker
Interview Preparation
Learning activities- Structure behavioral examples with STAR
- Practice role-specific questions and professional communication
- Conduct mock interview with actionable feedback
Deliverable: Interview story bank, practice evaluation and improvement plan
International Student Employment Awareness
Learning activities- Understand general CPT, OPT, STEM OPT and sponsorship terminology
- Discuss employment timing, authorization and employer screening questions
- Identify when to consult DSO and qualified immigration counsel
Deliverable: Personal questions checklist for DSO or qualified counsel; not legal advice
Internship Experience
Learning activities- Identify appropriate experiential learning formats and eligibility considerations
- Plan supervised project, observational or employer-facing activities where available
- Document learning evidence and reflect on outcomes
Deliverable: Experience or project portfolio and reflection; placement is not guaranteed
Post-Program Simulation
Learning activities- Repeat target-role simulation under comparable assumptions
- Compare initial and post-program readiness evidence
- Identify remaining gaps and next actions
Deliverable: Before-and-after readiness comparison with limitations noted
90-Day Career Action Plan
Learning activities- Set target roles and employer priorities
- Build weekly application, networking and learning milestones
- Define metrics, review checkpoints and contingency options
Deliverable: Individual 90-day career execution plan