Supporting International Students in Career Development: Strategies for Career Services Providers

Career Level: Basic-, intermediate-, and advanced-level career services and university relations and recruiting professionals
Competency: Working with diverse populations
Fee: $69 (member); $89 (nonmember);

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Summary
In 2020-21, there were more than 900,000 international students at U.S. post-secondary education institutions. International students experience unique career development difficulties and need tailored support from university career services departments. This presentation explores strategies for supporting international students. The presenter will also discuss best practices within the field that are used for providing support that is tailored specifically to international students. Personalized career advising and career events, tailored to meet the needs of international students, are key components of the University Career Center approach at The University of Texas at Dallas.

Following this program, you will be able to:
- Develop strategic career programming for international students;
- Better support international students' career development process; and
- Develop new resources and best practices for international students.
Presenters

Yuliia Sobko, Assistant Director of Experiential Programs, The University of Texas at Dallas - Career Center
Yuliia Sobko is a former international student from Ukraine, and she is passionate about supporting international students in their career development. She obtained her master’s degree in college counseling and student development from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.