International Student Professional Development Month, 2025
Enhance your skills, build your network, and prepare for future career success. Join us for a month of events and workshops designed to give you the tools you need to succeed professionally.
In addition to these events, please see the following links to help you choose the perfect attire for these and other professional events!
- Temple's Career Center Guide to Professional Attire
- Student's Guide to Business Casual Attire
- What Is Business Casual Attire? (With Examples and Tips)
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International Alumni Graduate Panel
Tuesday, March 11
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Get the information you need to successfully navigate work authorization and start your career in the U.S.
Registration TBA
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OPT/CPT Information Sessions
Friday, March 14, Monday, March 24
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Learn about Optional Practical Training (OPT), a type of temporary employment authorization for F-1 students to allow them to engage in employment/training in their major field of study in the U.S. This virtual information session is hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Registration TBA
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Employer Insights: Mastering Your Job Search
Monday, March 17
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Join local employers for insights on navigating the job search as an international applicant.
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International Alumni Panel & Networking Night
Monday, March 24
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Are you looking to expand your professional network and practice your business social skills? Research shows that networking helps students prepare for job searching and the real world. Join us on Monday, March 18th and hear from international alumni from various fields as they share their experiences in the professional world and how they got where they are now. All students are encouraged to attend!