{"id":1960,"date":"2020-09-12T08:37:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T08:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interstride.com\/?p=1960"},"modified":"2024-06-27T22:08:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T22:08:21","slug":"optimizing-your-job-search-strategy-as-an-international-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interstride.com\/blog\/optimizing-your-job-search-strategy-as-an-international-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimizing your job search strategy as an international student"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finding a job can be intimidating, especially for international students facing unique obstacles like work authorization and visa sponsorship. Finding and applying to jobs abroad can be a challenging process, and some employers are reluctant to front the costs of sponsoring international students for permanent positions. So how do you increase your chances of landing the perfect job in the country of your dreams?Luckily, the right framework and job search strategies can help anyone overcome these challenges and receive an offer to work in the U.S.<\/p>\n<h3>Managing expectations<\/h3>\n<p>Many international students arrive in the U.S. with expectations that don\u2019t quite match the reality of their situation. For instance, some students assume that employers will reach out directly with internship offers or full-time opportunities. They take a passive approach and wait for companies to come to them, only to be disappointed when they don\u2019t hear anything. What\u2019s the problem here?<\/p>\n<h3>Unless you\u2019re looking exclusively for on-campus employment, employers won\u2019t come to you.<\/h3>\n<p>Once you arrive in the U.S., it\u2019s your job to build a network and reach out to prospective employers. Most companies won\u2019t come looking for entry-level candidates, so it\u2019s up to you to build an effective job search strategy. The Career Services Office at your university can provide you with a variety of resources, information, and even leads on networking events.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking for jobs<\/h3>\n<p>When looking for jobs, it\u2019s important to focus on your interests as well as your value to potential employers. Employers are looking for value in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional experience \u2013 This includes internship experience, part-time or full-time roles, academic projects, and relevant degrees or classes.<\/li>\n<li>Industry knowledge \u2013 Do you have specific knowledge of a particular industry because of your past academic or work experiences?<\/li>\n<li>Functional experience \u2013 What roles are you best suited for? Consider any experience or skill you have in areas such as marketing, finance, sales, technology, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Culture \u2013 Most companies want to maintain a specific company culture or identity, and they prefer candidates that fit this culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>INTERNATIONAL ADVANTAGE: Now more than ever, U.S. companies are emphasizing diversity in the workplace. This makes applicants from foreign countries and underrepresented minorities especially attractive, especially if they speak multiple languages or have specialized regional experience or knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to target companies with plenty of employment opportunities and a proven record of sponsoring entry-level international candidates. You can use the following opportunity assessment matrix to gauge the best target employers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Interstride_Zucker\" src=\"http:\/\/interstride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Interstride_Zucker.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How do you go about finding open jobs? While traditional job boards can be a helpful place to start, they should never be your only search tool. Most open positions at U.S. companies are never even advertised on job boards \u2013 more often that not, entry-level and mid-level jobs are filled through networking or internal referrals. If you\u2019ve worked or interned for a U.S. company in the past, you can reach out to your contacts there to request an internal referral for open positions in the company. For the rest of us, it\u2019s time to network.<\/p>\n<h3>Networking<\/h3>\n<p>While networking can seem intimidating, it\u2019s ultimately the best way to find new job opportunities and meet potential contacts at target companies. Luckily, there are plenty of different ways to network (including on Interstride). Networking opportunities include:<\/p>\n<ul >\n<li>LinkedIn<\/li>\n<li>Existing professional and personal network<\/li>\n<li>On-campus career fairs, clubs, and employer events<\/li>\n<li>University job postings<\/li>\n<li>Off-campus networking and recruiting events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of the day, networking just means meeting new people, learning about their company, and collecting their contact information.<\/p>\n<p>While it can be scary to put yourself out there, recruiters at career fairs and off-campus events are there to help you. When it comes to individual networking outside of a set recruitment event, most people are happy to talk about their jobs and offer advice to young professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Before you reach out to employers and potential contacts at target companies, it\u2019s important to focus on connecting with hiring managers rather than human resources teams.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s the difference?<\/h3>\n<p>Hiring managers are typically department heads or business division leads who make final hiring decisions. Human resources employees usually screen candidates and provide administrative support to hiring managers, but they don\u2019t make the final call.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, hiring managers are the ones with the authority to lobby for your visa sponsorship. So while you may speak with HR representatives during a preliminary phone screen, hiring managers are the real networking powerhouses.<\/p>\n<p>Alright \u2013 you\u2019ve gone to some networking events, met some people, and collected some phone numbers and email addresses. Now what?<\/p>\n<h3>Informational interviews<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve met contacts at some of your target employers, you can learn more about the company and develop a professional relationship with your contact by requesting and attending an <strong>informational interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are not formal interviews, even if you\u2019ve already applied to a job at the company where your contact works. <strong>In fact, you should almost never ask for a job up front during an informational interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rather, these interviews are more like short meetings where you can get to know your contact and gather information about the company. So how do you go about requesting an informational interview?<\/p>\n<ol >\n<li>Reach out to a company contact through any of your networking channels (someone you find on LinkedIn, someone you meet at an event, etc.). Send them a short and simple email inquiring about their availability for a brief phone call or in-person<\/li>\n<li>Prepare a set of questions for the meeting. Focus on your contact\u2019s work history, their role at the company, and any other information you find<\/li>\n<li>Meet with your contact. Be courteous, ask plenty of questions, and don\u2019t ask for a<\/li>\n<li>Send a follow-up email to thank the contact for their<\/li>\n<li>If you find relevant job openings at the contact\u2019s company, you can apply for these roles and request an internal referral of your<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Internal referrals <\/strong>are a way for existing employees to refer or recommend candidates that could be a strong fit for the open role. Because of this referral, the candidate\u2019s resume is pushed to the top of the \u201cpile\u201d and receives extra attention from the hiring team.<\/p>\n<h3>Resumes and cover letters<\/h3>\n<p>No matter what kind of company you\u2019re applying to, most initial applications will ask for a resume and a cover letter.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to cater your resume to the exact type of role you\u2019re applying to. Don\u2019t include any information that seems irrelevant, and try not to exceed a page or two at most. If you\u2019re applying to jobs in two different sectors (or even two slightly different roles), your resume may look completely different for each application.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, each cover letter you write should be totally unique. While you can start with a base template for each role you apply to, it\u2019s important to demonstrate a specific interest in each individual role. Employers like to see that an applicant has done their research on company policies, achievements, and culture. Furthermore, the relevant skills that make you an attractive candidate for a corporate finance role might be completely different from the skills you need to succeed in an FP&amp;A analyst role.<\/p>\n<p>If possible, direct your cover letter to the hiring manager or division lead who will ultimately be reading your application.<\/p>\n<h3>Work Authorization<\/h3>\n<p>Even if you find the perfect job, you\u2019ll need work authorization from the U.S. government if you<\/p>\n<p>want to work in the United States. The type of work authorization you\u2019ll need depends on a few different factors, but it\u2019s important to learn about every type of authorization so you know which options might be relevant during the course of your education. Your International Student Services Office will have all the information you need, but here\u2019s a quick primer on some common work authorizations for international students:<\/p>\n<ul >\n<li><strong>Curricular Practical Training (CPT) <\/strong>\u2013 temporary work authorization that allows F-1 students to accept part-time or full-time employment in their academic field after one year of full-time study (i.e., internships)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optional Practical Training (OPT) <\/strong>\u2013 temporary 12-month work authorization for graduated F-1 students to gain practical work experience related to their field<\/li>\n<li><strong>STEM extension <\/strong>\u2013 a 24-month OPT extension for graduated F-1 students with degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>H-1B &amp; Green Card <\/strong>\u2013 long-term work authorization options. H-1B visas, which are subject to annual quotas, allow international employees to work in the U.S. for up to six years. Green cards, also known as Permanent Resident Cards, allow people to live and work permanently in the U.S.<\/p>\n<h3>Backup options<\/h3>\n<p>No matter how much energy you put into your job search, there is no guarantee that you will be able to work in the U.S. That\u2019s mainly because the H-1B visa\u2014which is typically the work authorization required after you complete your Optional Practical Training (OPT)\u2014is lottery- based and capped at an annual quota.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsuccessful in your visa process, you have a few different options:<\/p>\n<ul >\n<li><strong>Explore other visa and immigration options <\/strong>\u2013 Consult your immigration lawyer to look at other immigration options that might be applicable to your situation (i.e., OL, L1, NIW).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask your future employer to relocate you to their international offices <\/strong>\u2013 If you receive a job offer from a U.S. company but don\u2019t win the H-1B lottery, you can request that your employer relocate you to one of their international locations. Oftentimes, multinational companies can easily relocate a candidate to their London or Toronto offices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explore international options <\/strong>\u2013 Seek out opportunities in countries with less stringent immigration processes. For instance, Canada has favorable immigration policies and plenty of opportunities for high-skilled international students and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As an international student, staying flexible is the key to success! Continue to build your professional network wherever you can, and remember that the value of your U.S. education is global \u2013 the scale of your future work will most likely be global as well, regardless of where you work.<\/p>\n<p>Hunting for the perfect U.S. job can be a tricky process, but it\u2019s important to remain focused, stay positive, and keep pursuing new opportunities wherever they arise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you an international student looking to maximize your job search results? 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