Title | Career Considerations When Working with Chinese International Students |
| Author(s) | - Hongshan Shao, Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education, The Pennsylvania State
University, United States
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| Publication Name | Asia Pacific Career Development Journal, Vol 4, No 2 |
| Publication Date | September, 2021 |
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| Abstract | The number of international students in the United States is on the rise. China is the largest home country of international students in the United States. However, there was little research that pertains to Chinese international students’ experiences in the U.S. with career counseling services. Using a Contextual Action Theory model of culturally sensitive career practice (Young et al., 2007), this article aimed to address the unique career development needs and challenges faced by Chinese international students. As a global crisis, the COVID-19 has also brought extra challenges for Chinese international students. This article provided applications for career counselors and professionals to help this population navigate career choice and decision-making. Implications for research, career counseling, and career services professionals were addressed as well. |
