Open AccessWorking with International Students in the U.S. and Beyond: A Summary of Survey Research by NCDA International Student Services Committee
Author(s) -
Elif Balın,
Nicole Anderson,
Satomi Y. Chudasama,
Sutha K. Kanagasingam,
Lily Zhang
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of international students
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.47
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2166-3750
pISSN - 2162-3104
DOI - 10.32674/jis.v6i4.335
Subject(s) - career development , work (physics) , best practice , authorization , professional development , focus group , public relations , cultural diversity , psychology , pedagogy , medical education , political science , sociology , medicine , mechanical engineering , computer security , computer science , anthropology , law , engineering
The career development process is one of the most important aspects of the international student experience. Providing comprehensive and culturally competent services requires institutional efforts that utilize best practices developmentally throughout the college experience and beyond. This article is based on the work of the International Student Services Committee of the National Career Development Association, especially the surveys conducted with international students, career development professional and employers. The authors focus on three major themes from the surveys: knowledge about work authorization options, impact of cultural differences on job search, and specialized career services for international students. Discussing these major themes, the authors report on best practices and future implications for supporting international student career development in the U.S. and beyond.