The job search for international students takes preparation and care. Join the Career Center, Commerce Career Services and partners across Grounds in this five week series designed to guide international students looking for positions in the United States.
Networking
One of the biggest steps to your job search as an international student is clearly understanding the setting in which you are operating. Job searching in the United States comes with many opportunities to network and promote yourself, which may be different from customs in your home country. Discuss common cultural differences and develop strategies for overcoming challenges.
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Rouss Robertson Hall 120
Interviewing
One of the biggest steps to your job search as an international student is conducting a successful interview. Interviewing in the United States comes with the expectation that you promote yourself, which may be different from customs in your home country. Discuss common cultural differences and learn techniques to help you ace future interviews.
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time:5:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Rouss Robertson Hall 123
Fall Job & Internship Fair
We encourage you to utilize the networking skills you've learned at the Fall Job and Internship Fair. This is a great opportunity for you to meet employers and learn about opportunities.
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Newcomb Hall
International Students and the U.S. Job Search (OPT/CPT/H1B)
Immigration attorney, Mark Rhoads and Richard Tanson of UVa's ISO office will address OPT/CPT and H1B processes for international students.
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Location: Rouss Robertson Hall 120
Finding Opportunities
Navigating the job search as an international student poses challenges and exciting opportunities. This workshop if designed to help you understand the complexities and develop strategies to find employment opportunities.
Date: Wednesday November 11
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Rouss Robertson Hall 123
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