Resources for International Students

Getting a job in the United States can be challenging.  As an International Student you will encounter obstacles during the job search process.  The following advice is intended to assist you in overcoming these obstacles: 

  1. Begin Your Job Search Early
  2. Network
  3. Seek U.S. Companies with Offices in Your Home Country
  4. Become an Expert on Visas and Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  5. Choose a Major/Specialization in Demand
  6. Focus On your Attributes
  7. Strengthen Your Communication Skills
  8. Complete an  Internship
  9. Perfect Your  Resume
  10. Practice  Interviewing
  11. Don't Give Up
Additional Resources for 
International Students

Bilingual Jobs  
Career Related Workshops
Career Resources for Japanese Speaking students
Foreign Born
Foreign MBA
International Careers
Internationalstudent.com  
IRPS Resources