Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 8:45 AM-3:00 PM | Student Union Ballroom
Join us for this dynamic event designed for graduate students interested in STEM careers! Meet face-to-face with leading employers and industry professionals who are interested in connecting with talented Spartans like you.
Session descriptions and locations are listed below.
Student Union Meeting Room 2A | Presented by Immigration Attorneys Charina Garcia & Nate Grow of WR Immigration
Explore your options beyond graduation! This session will break down the self-sponsored visa routes available to international students, especially those in STEM fields or entrepreneurial ventures:
Whether you’re job-hunting, researching, or founding your own startup, you’ll leave empowered with practical insights and real strategies.
Student Union Meeting Room 2B | Presented by Lena Meadows & Ranali Dewaraja, ISSS
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorizations permit international students to participate in internships, practicums or externships that are directly related to their major while continuing to enroll as a full time student, providing an opportunity to apply your academic learning in a practical setting and gain experience working for a U.S. employer prior to graduation. In this presentation, International Student Advisors from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office will explain the eligibility requirements for CPT and provide step-by-step guidance on the CPT application process.
Student Union Meeting Room 3A | Presented by Kristin Keller, SJSU Career Center
Join this session to learn about building and maintaining your professional network. Learn how to create effective conversation starters, how to design your unique professional pitch (AKA elevator speech), and explore methods and tools to develop a strong career network.
Student Union Meeting Room 3B | Rohan Shah, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Meet with and have your resume reviewed by SJSU Alumnus and Software Engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Session descriptions and locations are listed below.
Student Union Meeting Room 2A | Presented by Immigration Attorneys Charina Garcia & Nate Grow of WR Immigration
Explore your options beyond graduation! This session will break down the self-sponsored visa routes available to international students, especially those in STEM fields or entrepreneurial ventures:
Whether you’re job-hunting, researching, or founding your own startup, you’ll leave empowered with practical insights and real strategies.
Student Union Meeting Room 2B | Presented by Lena Meadows & Ranali Dewaraja, ISSS
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorizations permit international students to participate in internships, practicums or externships that are directly related to their major while continuing to enroll as a full time student, providing an opportunity to apply your academic learning in a practical setting and gain experience working for a U.S. employer prior to graduation. In this presentation, International Student Advisors from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office will explain the eligibility requirements for CPT and provide step-by-step guidance on the CPT application process.
Student Union Meeting Room 3A | Presented by Thuy Nguyen, SJSU Career Center
Join this session to learn about ethical AI use for resume writing, career exploration, and job search. Master prompt designing, fact-checking, and responsibly integrating AI-generated content into your work.
Student Union Meeting Room 3B | Presented by Suresh Ravindran, Microsoft
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Is pleased to partner with the Career Center to bring you a very special event featuring international alumni. Read on to learn more about the event and our amazing group of panelists.
Graduating is exciting, but as an international student, finding a job after graduation can be stressful. This panel discussion is an opportunity to meet SJSU international alumni, who will share about their experience preparing for and beginning their professional life post-graduation. As recent graduates currently on OPT, they understand first-hand how challenging it can be to navigate the job search while also being mindful of immigration regulations. ISSS is pleased to partner with the Career Center to bring you this important and timely panel discussion.
Scroll down for videos and to meet the Panelists!