Career development for international students in North America
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https://doi.org/10.20856/jnicec.5003Keywords:
Career development, International students, Higher education, Career theory, Career counsellingAbstract
The proportion of international students studying in post-secondary institutions in the United States and Canada is growing. These students are facing various career development issues that are unique to the population and may contribute to employment difficulties. This article focuses on international students’ career issues from three aspects: cultural barriers, help-seeking barriers, and visa restrictions. Career counselling interventions are reviewed and discussed from a theoretical perspective, including lifecareer theory and social cognitive career theory. The goal of this paper is to add to the literature on career counselling interventions for international students who experience specific career issues.
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