Employment Readiness Certificate
International Student Employment Readiness Certificate Program
The Employment Readiness Certificate (ERC) program is a zero-credit, nine-week career preparation course for international students. Discover and develop skills early in your college years to help increase confidence, build professional, social and academic connections, and prepare for your career pathway. Upon completion of this resume-enhancing program, students receive an Employment Readiness Certificate from the College of Business Career Center.
Typically offered in the spring semester, check back for more information.
This is a zero-credit hour course
Who Should Apply
Any international student enrolled in College of Business classes who:
- Is an undergraduate student
- Aims to develop skills and strategies to pursue internships and jobs through taking advantage of opportunities to make the most of your campus experience
- Wants to showcase your potential through increased community involvement and resource development
If you answered "YES" to these statements, you should apply for the Employment Readiness Certificate.
What You Will Do in the ERC Program
ERC students will have multiple opportunities to gain skills through:
- Career Development Workshops: Learn internship and job search strategies, employer research tips and ways to enhance your professional branding and marketability
- Career Coaching Appointments: Participate in one-on-one appointments with a career coach to discuss job search strategies, review and improve resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters and more
- Get Involved: Serve the community through a group service project
- Success Skills: Develop elevator pitches, increase networking skills and gain confidence in interviewing
- Cultural Competency: Learn how to communicate unique cultural skills and experiences as benefits to future employers
In this class, we explored diverse cultures and global opportunities. The class provided extensive resources for career development. From resume-building to networking opportunities, we gained tools to navigate the global job market with confidence. Guest speakers from different industries shared their insights and experiences, offering advice on how to succeed in an increasingly competitive landscape.
This class has been transformative for me personally and professionally. It has broadened my worldview, expanded my network and equipped me with the skills needed to thrive in a globalized society.
- Sunny Gupta, international business major
