Making the Most of Your OPT – How CU’s Career Services Can Help!
You have probably heard that CU Boulder’s Career Services can help students become more employable, but did you know that even after you graduate, you can utilize all the services that they have to offer? That’s right, as an alumni of CU Boulder, you have lifetime access to Career Services!
So, what services are available to you through Career Services?
CU Boulder Career Services empowers students and alumni to become more employable and find meaningful work by being active participants in the career development process. In addition to the services below, Career Services has a weekly professional support group for students who are searching for an internship or job. While the professional support group is on hiatus for the summer, it will resume in September. You can also connect with Career Services virtually through drop-ins, group advising and individual appointments.
- Industry Nights
Industry nights are smaller versions of career fairs that focus on specific industries and networking. - CliftonStrengths and Professional Assessments
Assessments help you find the words to understand yourself, describe yourself, and narrow your professional interests.
Practice and perfect your interview skills before the real deal.- Resume and Cover Letter Help
The career development advisors can help you create and edit these essential documents for applying to jobs and internships. - Career Fairs
Career fairs are large events where you can meet with a variety of employers all at once to find jobs and internships.
Can CU Boulder’s Career Services give career advice to an International Student?
Absolutely! As an international student, you might wonder what the work culture in the United States is like. Career Services advisors can help you better understand some of the cultural differences you might encounter working in the U.S. You might wonder what the differences are between working at a large company versus a small business. Career Services advisors can help break down the distinctions. You might wonder how to answer work authorization questions on a job application.
As an international student, your career related questions may be unique. ISSS is here to help you navigate immigration regulations including on-campus employment and off-campus work authorization (CPT, pre-completion OPT, and post-completion OPT). Career Services is here to help you become more employable in your pursuit of these employment opportunities. Together, ISSS and Career Services are excited to support you and your future career!