We recognize that international students have unique post-graduation needs. If you are an international student and will be pursuing employment in the U.S. upon graduation, UCS staff can assist you. You can use all of the UCS resources and services available. We also have resources and services specific to international students.

Campus Interviews

As an international student, there are advantages to participating in campus interviewing. You possess a global perspective, understand cultural differences, and are able to adapt quickly to new situations and settings.

Be aware, however, that some employers are not willing to interview candidates who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. When an employer registers to conduct campus interviews, they are asked to specify if they will or will not interview international candidates. Based on their response, we program our campus interview system to include or exclude international candidates from specific schedules. We do this solely based on an employer's stated willingness or unwillingness to interview international candidates.

If you are interested in a particular employer who will not let you participate in campus interviews, we encourage you to speak with a UCS staff member. The recruiter may ask you to forward your information to a specific international recruiting office or may forward your materials directly to a specific office or division.

Tips for looking for employment in the U.S

It is vitally important that international students utilize all job search strategies in obtaining employment in the U.S.:

1. Know the current laws and policies regarding your status (i.e. H1B caps, OPT etc.)
2. Target organizations and fields that hire international students. A UCS staff member can assist in identifying key organizations.
3. Be aware of any cultural differences (e.g., communication methods) that may affect your job search.
4. Be prepared to coach employers on immigration laws and procedures.
5. If needed, work to improve your language skills. For example, use Career Services to improve interviewing skills through mock practice interviews.
6. Network with those in your fields of interest.