If you need guidance or support with any part of the job search process, make an appointment to speak with a career consultant in the Fleishman Center through hireBING.
Important information about post-graduation employment and immigration processes can be found on the ISSS website here.
The first step in designing an effective U.S. job search strategy is to clearly understand the rules and regulations that govern your status as an F-1 student. For more information about the rules and regulations, please visit the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Employment Resources website. Second, you are likely to discover that job-hunting in the U.S. is a different process than the processes and strategies used in your home country. The differences are culturally based, and therefore, you may have to work hard to overcome the natural inclination to conduct yourself as you would if you were looking for a job in your home country. Generally, the job search for new grads, domestic or international, is very self-directed. The school’s involvement includes planning career events, organizing on campus recruitment, resume reviews, practices mock interviews, and connecting you with alumni at alumni events. The Fleishman Center can also help students prepare for the job search through workshops and programs, and one-on-one consulting. Your job as a job-seeker is to:
Networking You will notice that one of the BIGGEST differences between the U.S. employment market and other parts of the world is the reliance on networking . Attend networking events and programs to learn more about effective networking and take advantage of opportunities to practice your communication skills.
Important information about post-graduation employment and immigration processes can be found online on the ISSS website.
The ISSS office provides a preliminary list of immigration links to consult for further information about H-1B status and permanent residency.
AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 38 chapters and over 50 national committees.
The ISSS offices at Binghamton University has compiled a list of resources to help international students file taxes. It includes information about Glacier Tax Prep.
Your visa status is typically not included on your resume. In many cases, your educational background and work history will show that you are an international student. Hiring managers will likely ask the appropriate questions about sponsorship during the recruitment process.
Start by explaining that you have the ‘legal right to work in the US for 12 months, or 36 months if you are earning a degree in an approved STEM field, under Optional Practical Training (OPT)! Gaining OPT work authorization requires little or no work on the part of the employer, and also does not cost the employer anything. Then share that ‘my work authorization can be renewed for another 3-6 years with an H-1B work visa’. Avoid using the word ‘sponsor’ when talking about the H-1B application process, instead use the word ‘petition’. Here are some questions the employer may ask in the application process:
This is a very sensitive question which needs to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. While some employers adhere to strict policies against hiring foreign nationals, others may prefer to hire U.S. citizens, but can be otherwise convinced. Therefore, it should be your goal to get past the initial screening measures to the interview. It is usually recommended that students wait until the employer asks, but it is in your best interest to research whether the employer has petitioned for the H-1B visa in the past. However, if you are being asked to pay for travel for an interview, it would be wise to ask at that time: ‘Is this a position in which the company is willing to petition for an H-1B visa in the future?’
It depends. If the employer is a federal agency or has a contract with a federal agency, they are not legally allowed to hire foreign nationals. But for many organizations that say they do not hire international students, it may mean that they haven’t hired international students yet. You may be the first! In order to convince these prospective employers, it is your responsibility to educate them about the process of hiring a foreign national. Be mindful that they still may not hire you, and this can become frustrating. It is recommended that you first target organizations with a history of petitioning for the H-1B. To get started, you can use a resource such as GoinGlobal, which can be found on hireBING.
This information was created based on an accumulation of a variety of universities’ international job search resources across the U.S., including SUNY Buffalo, Rice, Texas A&M, and the University of Virginia.
Watch Fleishman Center recorded workshops on a variety of topics – including webinars specifically for international students! Click here to access the video library.
Binghamton University students have free access to Interstride, an online resource to assist with your job and internship search. Use Interstride to access:
The Fleishman Center works with partner offices across campus to offer career-related programs specifically for international students. View the International Student Career Success Week Agenda
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