Career Services International Students
Resources for International Students Seeking Employment in the U.S.
Some Career/Job Search Tips:
- Use temporary services; some folks have had success linking international students to work as companies are looking for qualified people to complete a project
- Look for companies that have a presence in your home country; these companies are sometimes willing to consider having an international student work in the US for a year and then return to their home country to work at the company
- Some international students have found success acquiring jobs utilizing their language skills (e.g., ESL positions) on the coasts, especially the East Coast
- Check for virtual job fairs by countries , you might learn about
companies to tap into that are in the US
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has a presence in other countries that
might provide connections
- Check your alumni office for international alumni groups
- Do not sever ties with your home country and continue to network with folks in your home country while in the US
Internet Resourcesfor International Students:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Foreign Born
Association for International Practical Training
This organization offers training programs to promote cultural exchange and will sponsor non-U.S. citizens under the J-1 trainee visa for practical training in the United States for up to 18 months.
INS H-1B visa FAQs
How to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT)
American Immigration Lawyers Association
www.bcis.gov
Information on regulations related to international students and working in the US
www.usvisanews.com/f1stud.html
Information on converting F-1 Visa to U.S. Employment
www.ciee.org/
Council on International Education Exchange; short term via sponsor
www.aipt.org/prog_index.htm
Association for International Practical Training; www.aipt.org/prog_index.htm for global training services; J-1 visa sponsor
www.intlcareers.org/Orderform.html
Information on ordering the publication "Career Planning Guide for International Students"; guide offers information on career planning, resume and letter riting, interviewing, resources, immigration issues, working in the U.S.
www.intlcareers.org/non-us.html
Article on revealing your international student status to employers
www.internationalstudent.com
Resume posting site; job search information; jobs
Indiana University Career Development Center International Links
Great resource page!! Job listings by country and region; information for international students seeking employment in the U.S.; information for students seeking employment abroad; overall, just a great resource for students.
www.biomedscientistjobs.com/
Science careers job database
www.careerconferences.com/
Job fair listings
www.us.plusjobs.com/index2.shtml
Job database
www.jobsearch.org
Job database
www.jobsearch.about.com/cs/usimmigration/index.htm
General information; resume posting service; job listings
www.globalcareercenter.com
Job database including list of jobs in the US
iStudentCity.com - Feel at Home in America
Excellent site - includes a free job placement service, advice on adjusting to college in the US, TOEFL tips, an "Ask the Experts" link to ask your questions about life, study and work in the US, and advice on job-hunting.
www.jobweb.com/resources/library/international/tips_for_creating_a_182_01.htm
(Tips for creating an global resume or CV)
Resources for Students Seeking Jobs Outside the U.S.
Internet Resources:
Tips for Creating a Global Resume or CV
Writing Your International Resume
Transitions Abroad
International Career Employment Network
Jobware International
Jobs Bazaar
Delegates Lounge, Careers in International Organizations
Action Without Borders
Browse by Country and Topic - Nonprofit organizations and vacancies listed by country.
American Chambers of Commerce Abroad
Link to the websites of American Chambers of Commerce around the world. These sites may help you identify companies (using member lists, for example) and contacts of interest in a particular country.
Association for International Practical Training
Provides placement assistance for both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.
AIESEC
International student organization which facilitates international work exchange programs for students.
BUNAC
Program which provides six month work visas and networking resources for Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. Program has an administrative fee.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Similar to Bunac, CIEE offers work and travel experiences in Australia, Canada, France, Ireland,Germany, and New Zealand. CIEE also offers international volunteer experiences and a "Teach in China" program for college graduates. There are some fees involved.
Directory of Work Abroad Web Sites
Includes links to both general and region specific sites, as well as information on grants and scholarships. (Maintained by the International Center at the University of Michigan.
Flipdog.com
Allows you to search for jobs by country, category, employer, and/or keyword.
Global Gateway (from Monster.com)
View job postings by region, then search results for a particular country or industry.
Indiana University Career Development Center International Links
Great resource page!! Job listings by country and region; information for international students seeking employment in the U.S.; information for students seeking employment abroad; overall, just a great resource for students.
International Gateway (from CareerBuilder.com)
Search for international opportunities by country, job type, and more.
International Job Listing Sites
List of international job and internship search resources. (Maintained by the University of California Berkeley Career Center.)
International Resources
Resources for international students in the US, as well as resources for US students going abroad from the experts at NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
Riley Guide - International Job Opportunities
This excellent page links you to resources by country or region.
Job Vacancies
Lists and categorizes vacancies in different UN agencies and International Organizations.
Overseas Jobs Web
Database lists openings by industry, resources lists companies with openings by region.
USAID
Opportunities overseas.
Yahoo!Regional: Countries
Many countries have an "Employment" option, usually under the "Business & Economics" option for that particular country.
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One very important thing to consider when looking for employment outside of the U.S. is the cultural traditions and job search conventions specific to each country in which you want to work. Here are some recommended websites to help connect you to resources and information on cultural customs, resume and professional correspondence conventions and a range of other important country-specific job search information:
Top Ten International Faux Pas
Common mistakes made by job seekers in pursuing employment overseas.
Universities.com
Many colleges and universities publish resume writing guides and other "how to's" for use in the job search. Use this "search engine" to find the URL's of universities in countries that you wish to work, then search their individual sites for career services/employment resources.
Wall Street Journal's College Journal, Global Careers
Includes tips on social and business customs in 26 major countries and international career news and trends.
Overseas Digest
Contains country-specific information including advice on resumes, employment trends, and job search resources.