TALKING ABOUT THE SMEAL ETHICAL LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE (SELC) WITH RECRUITERS

If you have participated in the Smeal Ethical Leadership Challenge (SELC), you have demonstrated initiative and intellectual curiosity, added valuable experiences to your toolbox, demonstrated a willingness to understand diverse perspectives, and added content to your resume. Do you know …

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Brenda Fabian Senior Director of Professional Graduate Career Services
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What is Day 1 CPT?

Most international students on F-1 visas in the US must wait one academic year before they can begin working off-campus through the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program. “Day 1 CPT” enables eligible international students to start working as soon as …

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H-1B Back-Up Options For International Students

The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in the U.S. for work. As you explore …

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Get a Work Permit While Waiting for Your Green Card

Green card applicants who apply from inside the United States are generally eligible for employment authorization (work permit). While consular applicants must wait until they arrive in the U.S. with permanent resident status, adjustment of status applicants may obtain an …

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Should I Study Abroad?

Each year, over 180,000 college students in the US take the leap to study abroad, embracing the opportunity to live and learn in another country.

While stepping into the unknown can be daunting, it often turns into a transformative journey …

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Clarifying Expectations

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Goal Setting

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LinkedIn Overview

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Finding a Job at Companies That Embrace Diversity and Inclusion

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Requesting Time Off

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Presentations

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Cover Letters

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Interviewing

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Professional Writing & Organization

Take a deep dive into the unspoken dos and don’ts of professional communication with coworkers, customers, managers, and more! Then,…

Presence & Professionalism

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