For diverse students and recent graduates, finding the perfect job in an inclusive and welcoming environment can be challenging. It’s essential to consider not only the job market but also the culture and opportunities available in a city before deciding …
Technology jobs encompass many rapidly growing fields including software development, AI, web development, and robotics. For international students in the US, the tech field represents an opportunity to build a stable and well-paid career in the US. The field is …
This blog post was co-authored by Aaron Blumberg, Partner & Attorney at Fragomen.
International students hoping to gain experience or earn some extra money may be wondering if they can work remotely for a non-US company while studying in the …
Dipayan Ghatak is a Senior Product Manager at Walmart. He leads the enterprise productivity product suite within Walmart, which means leading productivity applications for all Walmart associates globally. Previously, he worked for Expedia and Microsoft. Dipayan earned his Master’s of …
International alumna Esther Jang is an O-1B visa recipient, a successful artist, and a public school teacher living in Queens, New York City. She came to the US 13 years ago to earn her undergraduate degree in photography from Parsons …
Gaining real-life work experience in the US as an international student is a great opportunity to put your studies into practice. Research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that 50-60% of interns are hired as full-time employees …
Vania Chow is an undergraduate international student at Stanford University studying computer science and economics. She grew up in Hong Kong where she first became interested in finance. Vania talks with us about her journey as an international student and …
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 …
