Which jobs should you pursue as an international student?

This article was originally published on Interstride.

Being an international student comes with unique challenges when it’s time for job hunting. There will be many potential career paths to pursue, so having a sense of direction with clear goals will …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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4 Career Search Tips for International Students

International students may have a harder time securing post-graduate opportunities in the U.S. There are, however, strategies you can use as you prepare for your career search.

1. Start Early

If you can, start gaining experience before senior year through 

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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Common scams every international student should know

This article was originally published on Interstride.

Compared to domestic students, international students are at an increased risk for falling victim to scams. Scams are crimes that involve strangers targeting unsuspecting victims and lying to them in order to illegally …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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How to prepare an American resume as an international student

This article was originally published on Interstride.

When seeking an internship or job in the US as an international student, preparing an American resume is essential to successfully obtaining employment. Every university and college has a preferred template that they …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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5 signs that your résumé is boring

This article was originally written by STEPHANIE VOZZA and published on Fast Company.

Lackluster résumés can lead to fewer interview opportunities. Here’s how to avoid this problem.

Résumés are fairly cut-and-dry documents. Following the traditional template helps you convey your …

By Marissa Deitch
Marissa Deitch Executive Director
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5 Signs You May Need to Take Mental Health Leave

The question of whether to take a mental health leave from work is very complex, and the particulars can vary from person to person. We recently spoke about the different types of mental health leave that are available to you, …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to determine if a company values DEI

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is crucial to workplace culture, the hiring process, the day-to-day of an office, and so much more. Diversity and inclusion have always been important, but it has become a priority for companies across all industries …

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How International Students Can Improve Their Chances of Getting H-1B Visas

With this year’s H-1B visa registration season well underway, we spoke with International Student Career Expert Marcelo Barros about what international students should be doing now, common mistakes students make when searching for U.S. employment, and what we can expect …

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4 Ways International Students Can Gain U.S. Work Experience with F-1 Visas

If you're an international student who wants to work in the U.S. after graduation, you need to maximize every opportunity you have to gain work experience before you graduate. The reason is, in the end, U.S. employers are most impressed …

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4 Tips for Searching for Companies that Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone's heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?

In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …

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