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LOCATION:Virtual Event, Zoom
URL:https://careers.suffolk.edu/events/2026/09/11/activate-your-career-plan-series-for-international-students/
SUMMARY:Activate Your Career Plan Series for International Students
DESCRIPTION:Are you an international student looking to navigate the U.S. job market with confidence? Join the Center for Career Equity, Development and Success for our exclusive 6-week cohort program designed just for you.Activate Your Career Plan is built around a Career Strategy Thesis, a framework that helps international students think strategically about their future. Throughout the program, students develop and refine a strategy that guides career plans, application materials, and networking efforts. The program closes with one-on-one strategy sessions, giving every participant individual time to pressure-test and finalize their plan.Program Overview Over the course of 6 weeks (September–October), students accepted into Activate Your Career Plan will work closely with a program facilitator to:

Set Strategy: Define a clear career goal and design a roadmap to achieve it.

Build a Brand: Understand your personal brand tools and learn how to communicate your story effectively.

Refine Materials: Craft a resume and cover letter that positions you as a competitive candidate for U.S. employers.

Optimize Digital Presence: Develop a LinkedIn profile that showcases your unique background and attracts connections.

Network with Confidence: Prepare a professional bio, take a professional headshot, and learn how to build and leverage a network.

Know Your Value: Understand your distinct cultural value in a global marketplace.
APPLICATION DETAILS: Please apply early to ensure your application is considered.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with final decisions made by Friday, September 11th, 2026.

Requirements: You must be available to attend sessions virtually.
DATES & TIMES:The virtual sessions will begin on Wednesday, September 16th and will end on Wednesday, October 21st:

Session 1: Wednesday, September 16th, 11am-12:15pm 

Session 2: Wednesday, September 23rd, 11am-12:15pm  

Session 3: Wednesday, September 30th, 11am-12:15pm   

Session 4: Wednesday, October 7th, 11am-12:15pm   

Session 5: Wednesday, October 14th, 11am-12:15pm

Session 6: Wednesday, October 21st, 11am-12:15pm
CONTACT INFORMATION:For questions, please email Aki Vivekanandan, Assistant Director of Global Career Strategy and Partnerships, at aki.vivekanandan@suffolk.eduApplication: Activate Your Career Plan - International Students - Fall 2026 – Fill out form
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