Get Involved: iCareer
Overview
iCareer is a series of informative discussions and presentations to provide important resources and address the unique needs/issues faced by international students as they are preparing for their academic/career path beyond James Madison University.
What do you plan to do when you graduate from JMU?
Will you go to grad school? Do you plan to work?
Will you be going home or will you stay in the U.S.?
How does your immigration status impact your options? ...
[Download a copy of the Fall 2019 iCareer handout]
Informative Workshops:
[Level 1]
- [Fall: 09/20] Working On-Campus.
- [Fall: 09/20] Networking 101: Buildig Professional Communities.
- [Spring: TBA] Intro to Working in the US.
[Level 2]
- [Fall: 09/20] International Alumni Stories.
- [Fall: 09/20] Working Off-Campus- intro to CPT and OPT.
- [Fall: 09/20] Utilizing JMU's Career Resources and Services.
- [Fall: 09/20] Intro to the Work Visa.
- [Fall: 09/20] Marketing your global self.
[Level 3]
- [Fall: 09/20] Open More Doors with Your Graduate Degree
- [Spring: TBA] What is Your Career Strategy?
- [Spring: TBA] Going Back Home as a JMU Graduate
- [1 on 1 appointment] Applying for OPT/CPT
Important Events & Programs
- International Student Career Day [ISCD]*
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Friday, Sept. 20th | Festival Ballroom (Poster, Schedule)
-- Register for International Student Career Day --
- Connect with JMU International Alumni
Time, date, and location will be announced soon
- Volunteering Trips
Time, date, and location will be announced soon
- Graduate & Professional School Fair:
3 PM – 6 PM | Tuesday, Sept. 24th | Hotel Madison
- Campus-Wide Career Fair
11 AM – 3 PM | Monday, Sept. 23rd | Festival Ballroom
11 AM – 3 PM | Tuesday, Sept. 24th | Festival Ballroom
Career & Academic Planning (CAP) Workshops: Writing Resumes, Interviewing... are offered throughout the semester and by appointment
Resources
- Resources to Simplify International Students' Search for Jobs & Internships is the handout you should have.
- GoinGlobal is the one resource for you, whether you decide to go back to your home country, go to an entirely new country, stay in the US, look for jobs anywhere in the world, understand different ways of conducting business, or familiarize yourself with the immigration policies...
- JMU’s Career and Academic Planning office offers great source of information and staff to help you. Their International Student community section has been written with your very specific immigration status and situations in mind.
- Your international experience sets you apart, learn to market your international experience
- Understand the Common Cultural Barriers to overcome them
- For an overview of immigration related issues and concerns go to the Center for Global Engagement.
- Going to graduate school might be a nice alternative, check out this Graduate School Preparation.
- Join the JMU International Dukes LinkedIn group. JMU international students and alumni- this is YOUR platform to network with one one another and to share career development opportunities. What's on your mind these days?
Contact Information
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Thomas Lavenir (540) 568-7314.
