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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
It’s important to start your list of companies early so you can focus your networking efforts. The goals are to learn more about the company, obtain additional contacts, and/or gain advocates via networking who can refer you to jobs in those companies or organizations.
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TalentLink
Applying for Jobs and Internships
Secure career-related summer or part-time employment for pay or on a volunteer basis to enhance your understanding of the intricacies of the world marketplace and to gain knowledge of the relevant work experience required for careers in your specific fields of interest.
As an international student you might have to consider different options for your internship and job search besides on-campus recruiting. Target companies carefully! Be sure to do your research and focus on organizations that are open to hiring international students and may have positions in short supply which could not be filled domestically.
Create a list of 20-30 companies and include:
• Companies where alumni work. A quick search on LinkedIn for the roles you are targeting next to the word Carlson can give you some ideas. The GBCC can also share lists of companies that have hired international students in the past.
• Companies that have sponsored for your target role in the past (check myvisajobs.com or Going Global for that list.)
• Employers that do not come to campus and whose needs match your expertise and interests. Include employers of all sizes, for which their needs and your qualifications are an excellent match.
• Employers that might hire international students, but lack experience in the process. This is where knowing about your visa options is crucial. Make sure to visit International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to learn about and know all the details about visa options.
• Employers that communicate conflicting information. You may have heard that an employer has hired international students, but their position description on TalentLink does not indicate this. Try a different door when an employer says "no." This means that when a recruiter says that they do not hire international students, try networking with other employees in the organization to find the individual who will consider hiring you.
• Other international employers or employers in your home country. Remember employers can transfer you back to the US on a different visa.
• Companies in high growth sectors (a quick search on who has a lot of openings for the role you are interested in might help.)
It’s always a good practice to go to myvisajobs.com and check if the company has sponsored for a particular role in the past.
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Assume that “no” on TalentLink means that the company will never hire international students. History shows that often times through networking, you may find someone in the company willing to consider you.
Rely on others to do the work for you. The GBCC is your partner in the job search, but you are ultimately responsible for your own success.