The research “A Career Development Profile of First Year International Students within the United States” by Professors Duffy and Lucas of the University of Maryland provides a general view of career decision status and work values of first-year international students in comparison with American students. The authors recommended a few techniques for career counseling to international students.

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A Career Development Profile
of First-Year International
Students

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A provider of training solutions and
resources to advance inclusion and
success of international students

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4. Highlights of the Research
● New research finds a strong link between career
choices and high earnings, prestige and rapid
career advancement for international students in
the US
● The authors suggest that international counselors
need to adopt a new career counseling model that
considers different cultural, extrinsic values and
factors affecting international students’ career
decisions
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5. Recommendations
1. Take a preventative approach
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3. Focus on intercultural competence
and job search skills
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4. Be creative with limited staff time
and resources
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5. Be proactive in outreach to students
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9. International Student
Career Success Resources
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