Career 资源 for 国际学生

What do I need to know about work authorization in the United States before I apply for internships and jobs?

Many employers are not aware of U.S. 签证政策, so you may be responsible for explaining these requirements to employers to help them understand the process and make it easier for them to hire you. 国际学生 & Scholar Services Website and workshops can give you this knowledge so that you can accurately speak about your work authorization requirements with an employer. 具体地说, you should familiarize yourself with the details regarding CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and OPT (Optional Practical Training) so that you can articulate them to an employer. If you have any questions about your work authorization status in the United States, please contact 国际学生 & Scholar Services for their support.

How much English do I need to know in order to get an internship or a job in the United States?

The ability to speak and write English well is a top requirement for most employers; however, each company may require different levels of English speaking and writing ability.

Here are some suggestions for practice:

  • Class participation, presentations, and case competitions
  • Conversations with native English-speaking friends
  • Involvement with Student Clubs & 组织
  • Conversations and practice interviews with your 职业生涯大使
  • Learn why “small talk” is important in your U.S. job search and how to do it at Improve Your American Small Talk – Globalmingleparty.com

How can I get more information to help me explore careers and identify opportunities?

Asking for advice and information from professionals will help you explore careers and identify opportunities. If you’re nervous about reaching out to contacts, your 职业生涯大使 can assist you.

Consider these networking opportunities:

  • 校园-sponsored Company Information Sessions
  • 人才招聘会往往会
  • 招聘信息
  • Create a strong LinkedIn profile and use resources to engage employers

社区资源

U.S. Department of 首页land Security - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

招聘网站

  • GoingGlobal 有H1B签证资源吗, helping you identify employers who historically hire international talent based on occupation, 职称, 公司名称, and industry (since this feature requires a subscription, you must log in to 握手 with your CIS username and password to access GoingGlobal).
  • Passport Career’s USA H-1B Employer Database includes more than 340,000 U.S. employers who have provided H-1B Visas/Work Permits to non-Americans. While this is not a list of positions you can apply for, this database provides valuable information about what employers applied for this visa in the past. You can search the database using a keyword, minimum salary, 公司名称s, city, state and job-type. 
  • H1visajobs.com is an online database of American employers that sponsor H1-B visa holders.
  • 我的签证工作 identifies employment opportunities for foreign nationals who want to live and work in the U.S. 和加拿大. 搜索 annually for updated lists of employers accepting H1B visa holders. Sort lists by state, industry, and 职称. This site also contains information about work authorizations, 找工作, and information about a variety of industries.
  • e - verify系统 是一个由美国政府运作的项目.S. government used mostly by employers to check employee records and eligibility. 搜索 for employers that provide work authorization and sponsorship.
  • 波士顿职业论坛 is an annual job recruiting event that has hundreds of employers who are looking to hire Japanese-English bilingual students and professionals, including those who have study abroad experience. Their events are held in Boston, 洛杉矶, 旧金山, 东京, 大阪, 伦敦, 悉尼, 和上海. 
  • 麻省理工学院欧洲招聘会 (ECF) is an annual recruiting event in Boston/Cambridge, organized by members of the European Club at the Massachusetts Institute of 技术 (MIT). The mission is to connect thousands of top-tier US students and young professionals with up to 100 European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to inform folks about career opportunities in Europe.
  • 职业生涯的国家 is an online database that has job postings and resources to connect professionals from Africa and the U.S.
  • International 校友 Job Network (IAJN) connects international education and global employment opportunities. IAJN is a social enterprise that connects international students and alumni with global job and internship opportunities and engages with industry and events that unite the international community.
  • Jobware is a German job search engine that allows you to search for jobs in a variety of industries, including information technology, 工程, 市场营销, 或销售.
  • JobStreet.com is the number 1 job site in Singapore, 有50多个,000+ job postings in Singapore, 马来西亚, 菲律宾, 印尼, 和越南.
  • Latpro is an online employment site dedicated to bringing diversity to the American workforce. It has been posting Spanish bilingual and Hispanic jobs since 1997 and diversity jobs and job search engines since 2006.
  • 招聘网 is an international job search site with jobs listed in more than 20 countries all over the world.
  • 多元企业. lists the top 50 companies recognized for diversity every year.
  • GlobalMe学校 is an online career resource that will provide you with the tools needed to succeed in the U.S. 工作场所. 畅游美国.S. job search by exploring the “The International 找工作 Guide designed to assist international students in understanding American employers, the value you possess as an international student, and how to be an active job seeker. GlobalMe学校 also provides select 免费的课程 on how to “Improve your American Small Talk,” “How To Talk to 雇主 关于 Study Abroad,和“如何找到你”.S. 提供H-1B签证的公司.”
  • 国际学生 Careers provides students with online career resources and workshops designed specifically for international students. You have access to infographics such as “How to Find a Job as an 国际学生” that illustrates a detailed step-by-step guide to help you navigate the H-1B job search process.
  • 前程无忧.com is an online database with job listings for students who are looking to focus their job search in China.