Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5 - 7 p.m. | Marquis Hall 130 | Drop in Anytime

Your Global Career Starts Here.

Explore Global Opportunities. Build Career-Ready Skills. Expand Your Future.

Whether you plan to work in Texas, across the United States, or around the world, global skills are among the most sought-after qualities employers look for in today's workforce. Join the inaugural Global Career Summit to learn how international experiences, language skills, cultural competency, and global engagement can help set you apart in a competitive job market.

Hosted by UNT International Affairs and the UNT Career Center, this free event is open to all UNT students, regardless of major or career goals.

Meet representatives from multinational industry and learn from UNT alumni, Fulbright awardees, Gilman Scholars, Jet Program and Peace Corps participants, and global education professionals, all in one place.

Why Attend?

Employers value graduates who can communicate across cultures, adapt to new environments, collaborate with diverse teams, and navigate global challenges.

The Global Career Summit will help you:

  • Translate international experiences into career-ready skills
  • Strengthen your résumé and LinkedIn profile
  • Learn what employers look for in globally minded candidates
  • Explore global opportunities and career pathways
  • Connect with alumni and professionals working in global industries
  • Build a professional network that will support your future career goals

What You'll Find at the Summit

Students can engage directly with campus experts, employers, alumni, and program representatives through interactive resource tables and networking opportunities.

Career Preparation & Job Search Resources

Handshake

  • Discover jobs and internships
  • Learn how to optimize your profile

Interstride

  • Access global career resources
  • Explore international job and internship opportunities
  • Research country-specific employment information

Résumé & LinkedIn Coaching

  • Learn how to market international experiences
  • Receive practical tips from career professionals

Interviewing & Global Business Etiquette

  • Gain confidence in professional communication
  • Learn how to navigate multicultural workplace environments
Study Abroad & Global Engagement Opportunities

Study Abroad Office

  • Semester and short-term programs
  • International internships
  • Program advising and application guidance
  • U.S. passport application information

Global Engagement, Fellowships & Service Opportunities

  • Peace Corps Prep Program
  • Peace Corps
  • Fulbright Program
  • JET Program
  • USTA Austria Teaching Assistant Program
  • Gilman Scholarship Program

Global Career Accelerator

  • Virtual global projects with employers
  • International career-readiness experiences
International Student Career Resources

OPT & STEM OPT

  • Understand post-graduation employment options
  • Receive guidance from International Student and Scholar Services
Internship Pathways & Work Authorization
  • International Advisors answer questions and offer guidance
Meet with UNT International Alumni 
  • Ryan College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Information

 

Featured Employers, Alumni & Career Representatives

The Global Career Summit brings together employers, alumni, and professionals who can speak directly about the value of global skills in today's workforce.

Employers & Industry Representatives

Representatives will discuss:

  • Global career pathways within their organizations
  • Skills they seek in new graduates
  • The value of international experience and intercultural competence
  • Internship and employment opportunities
  • Building a successful professional career in a global workplace
UNT Alumni & Global Professionals

Learn from UNT graduates and professionals who have leveraged international experiences to build successful careers.

  • UNT international alumni
  • Fulbright alumni
  • Study abroad alumni
  • Gilman Scholarship recipients
  • Peace Corps participants
  • JET Program participants
  • USTA Austria alumni
International Affairs & Campus Experts

Connect with professionals from:

  • Study Abroad Office
  • Global Engagement
  • International English Language Institute
  • International Student and Scholar Services
  • Global Career Accelerator
  • UNT Career Center
  • Interstride
  • Handshake

 

Free Student Resources
All attendees will receive practical resources designed to help them better market their global competencies and experiences.

Internationalize Your Résumé and LinkedIn Profile

Internationalize Your Résumé

  • Identify and articulate global skills
  • Highlight intercultural experiences
  • Demonstrate adaptability and leadership
  • Develop stronger résumé bullet points

Internationalize Your LinkedIn Profile

  • Create a globally focused headline
  • Showcase international experiences
  • Highlight language proficiency and certifications
  • Build a professional global network
Professional Headshots
(6 - 7 p.m.)
Questions to Ask During the Summit

Not sure where to start?

Consider asking:

  • What global skills are employers looking for?
  • How can I make my study abroad experience stand out on a résumé?
  • What international internship opportunities are available?
  • How can I gain international experience without leaving the U.S.?
  • What should international students know about internships and employment?
  • How can I build a network that supports global career goals?
  • What experiences make candidates more competitive for international opportunities
Make the Most of Your Time at the Global Career Summit
Before You Attend
  • Prepare questions for employers and alumni
  • Research organizations you would like to visit
During the Event
  • Visit multiple resource tables
  • Introduce yourself to new contacts
  • Ask questions and collect advice
After the Event
  • Update your résumé and LinkedIn profile
  • Apply what you've learned
  • Schedule follow-up appointments with the Career Center or International Affairs advisors

 

Did You Know?

Global experiences aren't limited to studying abroad. Employers also value experiences such as:

  • Language learning
  • Working with culturally diverse populations
  • Global research projects
  • Virtual international collaborations
  • Multicultural student organizations
  • International internships
  • Community engagement with diverse communities

The Global Career Summit will help you identify these experiences and communicate them effectively to employers.

 

Join us at the Global Career Summit and discover how your international experiences, language skills, and cultural knowledge can become powerful career assets.