Welcome to the International Students Community!
Securing a job after college can be difficult, and it is often more challenging for International students and graduates. However, there are a few steps you can take that will help to make you more marketable to employers and help you secure a great job and career. To begin, watch the video below, “Job Search Support for International Students,” to learn abut job search strategies and opportunities for International students.
Securing a job after college can be difficult, and it is often more challenging for International students and graduates. However, there are a few steps you can take that will help to make you more marketable to employers and help you secure a great job and career. To begin, watch the video below, “Job Search Support for International Students,” to learn abut job search strategies and opportunities for International students.
Top Career Prep Tips for International Students
- Meet with Your Career Coach to Develop Your Career Plan
- Understand How to Legally Work in the U.S. (CPT, OPT and Sponsorship)
- Find International Friendly Employers
- Make and Utilize Connections
- Learn How to Talk to Employers
Finding a job in the US may be very different than it is in your country of origin. Schedule an appointment with your Career Coach to discuss topics including:
- Your career options
- Creating U.S. style resumes, CVs’ and cover letters
- Interviewing
- Your Internship and/or Job Search
- Job Search Strategies From 5 International MBAs Who Got Hired
- International MBA Success Stories video – Learn about the job search strategies from five International MBAs who were hired. The advice is beneficial for all International students regardless of degree.
Understand How to Legally Work in the U.S. (CPT, OPT and Sponsorship)
It is difficult to get a job or internship through strong grades alone. U.S. employers value students with extracurricular activities, related hands-on experience and leadership experience. Click here to learn more.
Make and Utilize Connections
Networking is an EXTREMELY important part of earning a job after graduation. It’s even more important for international students in order to find an employer to sponsor your working visa so you can stay in the U.S. once your OPT expires, if that is your goal. Click here to learn more.
Find International Friendly Employers
Once you’ve identified your career interest and familiarized yourself with employment authorization regulations, it is time to develop your career goals. That includes being aware of the field, which you can accomplish by conducting research to identify which employers in your academic area or discipline are most interested in hiring international students. Click here to learn more.
Learn How to Talk to Employers
With networking being such a crucial part of earning a job after graduation, it is important you are able to networking and communicate effectively with employers especially regarding your visa status. Click here to learn more.
