International Students

This affinity group will help connect you to other students that can relate to your experience as an international student, as well as resources to assist you as you explore career interests and prepare for your future. 

See below to find resources, opportunities, and programs related to:

  • Connecting to other international students

  • The job search in your home country, abroad or in the United States

  • Information and techniques to adapt your job search to the location’s laws, culture and societal norms

Recap: International Student Career Success Series

This past week, students participated in workshops that were focused on searching for jobs and internships in the US.  Over the course of three days, students attended virtual events aimed at helping them with networking and communication with employers, attending …

By Erica Kryst, PhD
Erica Kryst, PhD Senior Associate Director, Career Experiences and Education
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International Student Career Success Week Starts Today!

The Virtual Job and Internship Fair is just over a week away! Do you want to brush up on your networking skills, learn how to get your CPT, or perfect your resume so you can make a great impression with …

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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This American Workplace: Slang for International Students

Americans use a lot of slang. Slang is the use of phrases or terms, typically in an informal setting, that have come to stand for something else. It is most common to hear slang used in informal conversations as opposed …

By Alicia Hibbard
Alicia Hibbard
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Common Cultural Barriers in the Job Search

Cultural attitudes and behaviors related to job hunting may affect your job search in the United States, however, knowing some of the most common cultural barriers can help you overcome them. Here are some of the most common cultural barriers …

By Alicia Hibbard
Alicia Hibbard
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Featured Resources

Big Interview

Online interview practice platform that allows you to respond to interview questions through video.
Simply respond to interview questions through …

International Student Career Success Week

September 5–8 | Programs at noon daily

Join the Fleishman Career Center, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), Watson Career and …

Forage

Forage is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies, including Citi, KPMG, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, …

View a list of top companies that hire F1 OPT  international students in the USA!

View a list of top companies that hire international students on OPT and sponsor H1b visas!

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Address

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Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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