Interested in employment within the United States? Start by talking
with an International Student Advisor, William
Mirandy or Hollis McCollum.
If you are an MBA or MACC student, you will need to see
Tasha Bruner in addition to one of the International Student Advisors listed above.
It is important that you fully understand your visa
status, how it relates to practical training, and other employment
authorization options. You will need to accurately explain this
to prospective employers. If your goal is to return to your home
country, keep current on employment issues there, maintain work
and family contacts to get job leads, and prepare for reintegration
to your home culture. Begin early and use all of the resources
the Career Services Center offers you.
- Visit your student advisor in the International Center to learn
all the details regarding your visa status and related employment
regulations.
- Visit The Career Services Center early to look at your career
options. Determine what you want to do, where you want to work,
and the position requirements.
- Learn which skills and experiences are valuable in your career
area. What will make you more marketable?
- Get as much relevant experience as you can with a co–op or internship.
If you cannot get one, then volunteer.
- Prepare appropriate targeted resumes and job search letters.
- Join professional organizations – on and off campus – so you can
meet others in the field.
- Schedule digitally recorded practice interviews with a career professional.
Develop proficiency in English – written and oral. Good communication
and presentation skills are extremely important.
- Attend career fairs and career workshops.
- Network with everyone – advisors, faculty, and friends. Attend
campus events in order to meet people who can assist you in finding
employment.
- Contact alumni from your home country who have been successful
in their job searches in the U.S. Ask for advice and suggestions
from them.
- Begin and end the process with your international advisor. You
must remain legal and in status to find employment in the U.S.
- Begin early because the process can be tedious and frustrating.
- Be prepared for all outcomes.
- Learn all you can about your selected area of interest. Develop
an action plan.
- Schedule an appointment with a career professional who will help
you develop a great resume and excellent interviewing skills.
- Use various job search methods such as informational interviews.
- Network and use personal contacts to learn of all opportunities.
- Consider relocating to smaller communities.
- Expand your job search to include international firms operating
in the U.S., and U.S. firms operating in foreign countries.
- Maintain a good GPA.
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