As an international student, you’ve probably read or heard about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and maybe even STEM OPT. Both are work authorization programs for students in the United States on F-1 visas. But what’s the difference between OPT and …
Yesterday, we posted the first in a series of blog articles about the organizations that employ the largest number of people with H-1B work visas. Today, in the second article in this series, we reveal the next largest group of …
This blog post was co-authored by Erica Ford, International Career Development Coach at Cornell University.
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 …
This blog post was co-authored by Betsy Cohen, the author of Welcome To the U.S.A. – You’re Hired!, a guide for international talent to land their dream jobs in the US.
For international students, the job search experience can be …
Are you a college student wondering when to start applying for a full-time job? In the US, the timing of when you should apply for jobs varies widely depending on the industry. It’s important to understand recruitment seasons so that …
Navigating the transition from F-1 student status to another legal status in the U.S. can be complex, but there are numerous pathways available. Whether through employment, further education, or family connections, F-1 graduates have multiple options to remain in the …





