A WELCOME TO MICHIGAN FROM THE UCC!
The UM University Career Center (UCC) provides various types of services to support career exploration, job and internship searching and continuing education for both undergraduate and graduate students. Below are miscellaneous resources to assist international students with their next steps.
- If you have any questions about your student visa, please visit the UM International Center.
Adjusting to U.S. Language & Culture
Writing Support & Conversation Skills
- UM Writing Support and Courses for Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Speaking and Writing Studio (for academic and professional purposes)
- UM Writing Support and Courses for Graduate Students
- UM Conversation Circles
Understanding Culture in the Classroom & Beyond
- 5 Key Facts for International Students About U.S. Academic Culture
- Formal Classroom Culture & Informal Classroom Culture
- I felt lost in a new academic culture. Then I learned about the hidden curriculum
- How to Get Better at Reading People from Different Cultures
Co-Curricular Engagement
Co-curricular activities are an essential part of the U.S. college experience in that they provide students a break from studying while pursuing individual interests and developing important life and career skills such as teamwork, leadership, project management, and more.
Improving Business English
- 5 Daily Ways to Improve Your Business English with Resources You Already Have
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Business English Through Listening Practice
- How to Improve Your Business English
- How to Be Small Talk Savvy During the Job Search
- Mastering the American Accent with Downloadable Audio
U.S. Job/Internship Preparation & Search
Resume
- UCC General Resume Resources
- First-Time Resume Writing Tips for International Students
- Resume Guidelines for International Students
- Becoming Familiar with U.S. Style Resume
Cover Letters
- UCC General Cover Letter Resources
- Cover Letter Guidelines for International Students
- Why You Must Write Creative Cover Letters
Networking
- UCC General Networking Resources
- UCAN, UM University Career Alumni Network
- How to Write a Networking Email
- Networking Tips for International Students
- Networking as an International Student
- 5 Networking Tips for International Students
- 12 Do’s and Don’ts When You Network as an International Student
Interviews
- UCC General Interview Resources
- Interview Tips for International Students
- 4 Steps for International Students to Excel at U.S. Interviews
Volunteering & Internships
- Employment vs. Volunteering
- Try Volunteering to Build Job Skills as an International Student
- 4 Ways International Students Can Gain U.S. Work Experience with F-1 Visas
- 4 Internship Tips for International Students in the U.S.
- 6 Internship Tips for International Students
U.S. Job Search
- Handshake at UM
- Are You Career Ready?
- Career Readiness Competencies that U.S. employers value
- Job Search Tips for New International Students
- 10 Job Search Tips for International Students This Summer
- 9 Ways International Students Can Build Job-Search Muscle This Fall
- Common Cultural Barriers to the U.S. Job Search
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(view accessible text version of Common Cultural Barriers Handout) - MyVisaJobs with listings by work authorization type and field
Global Job/Internship Search
- How To Write A Resume That Crosses Borders
- International Curriculum Vitae Example and Writing Tips
- GoinGlobal provides career guides and postings based on countries and cities
- Monster International connects Monster.com users to 51 affiliated job sites in 44 countries
- Akadeus provides current job openings at Business and Management Schools across the globe
- Computeroxy.com includes academic and research job vacancies in schools of computer, electrical and mathematical sciences and engineering in the U.S. but especially around the world
- UNjobs lists vacancies with the United Nations and intergovernmental organizations
- Indeed Worldwide a job search engine for opportunities in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, and Asia
- Recruit.net an international, multilingual job search engine mainly covering China, Japan, India, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong
- iHipo.com international jobs, internships, and graduate school search engine for students and young professionals by country or region
Graduate & Professional School
Preparing for Graduate & Professional School
- UCC General Resources on Preparing for Graduate and Professional School
- GradSchools.com: Graduate school directory
- Graduate school overview for international students
- See in particular Study Guide by Subject for more detailed information depending on your interests
- U.S. Graduate School Help for International Students
- How Grad School Officials Evaluate International Applicants
- Graduate School Admission Tests--Check out information about GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, DAT and OAT
Financing Graduate & Professional School
- 10 Ways International Students Can pay for Grad School
- International Student Loans for Graduate Students
Medical School & Other Health Professions Resources
- UCC General Pre-Health Resources
- Applying to Medical School as an International Applicant
- International Students and DO Medical Schools
- International Friendly Medical Schools & Funding for International Students
- How International Premeds Can Find a Med School
- MD Program for International Students @ George Washington
- MD/PhD Funding List by School
Law School Resources
- UCC General Pre-Law Resources
- An International Student's Guide to Applying to U.S. Law Schools
- 3 Tips for Applying to Law School as an International Student
- Applying to U.S. Law Schools as an International Student
Physical Therapy
- Within the PTCAS Program Directory, each program provides information specifically for international applicants, including: citizenship types eligible for admission; TOEFL requirements; and policy on foreign coursework.