International Students

This message is from Professor Jim Pouliopoulos’ recent LinkedIn Post. We appreciate him allowing us to post it here.

Every college freshman is told the same joke: you can have fun, good grades, or sleep. Pick two.

Well, spring break is over, and for graduating seniors, the job search is hitting full gear. So here’s a framework I share with every student navigating their first career move, though honestly, it applies just as much to anyone considering a job change.

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For international students navigating the U.S. job market, one of the most frustrating parts of the process is figuring out which companies actually sponsor visas. A lot of time goes into tailoring resumes and submitting applications, only to realize later that the company does not sponsor. This makes the process inefficient and discouraging, especially in an already competitive environment.

A recent tool built by a Bentley alumn, called Pintsorship, aims to solve this problem in a straightforward way. Pintsorship is …

Join career experts and employers on April 2nd for a dynamic virtual event designed to empower international student careers in the US. Explore career tips, job search techniques, visa pathways, work authorizations, industry trends, and more.

Who is this summit for

This event is open to international students and alumni in the US, ISSS, and career service professionals who support international student career development. If you’re looking to gain insider insights, practical strategies, and valuable connections, take part in our …

One newer feature on Handshake created to help students with their internship and job search are the Handshake Collections. And one collection available for viewing now is focused on international students seeking employment. This collection will auto include jobs that accept OPT/CPT, provide sponsorship, and are paid. To access this collection please see instructions below.

We hope this makes your job and internship one step easier.