International Students
Welcome to Career Services. We can help you.
- Make sense of the American internship and job search process
- Learn to identify your skills, find job postings and match your skills to postings
- Prepare materials — an American style resume and cover letter
- Build a network and effectively use networking contacts
- Prepare for interviews and follow up
- Learn cultural differences that can help you to succeed in securing professional employment opportunities
An American internship, co-op or even a credible volunteer experience in your field is extremely important if you wish to find after-graduation employment in the U.S. If co-op is included in your program or curriculum, and you are interested in participating, please meet with your co-op advisor first. For general information about co-op, please see the following:
- All students except CPS students, please see: NU Experiential Learning
- CPS students, please see the following link: NU CPS Internships & Co-ops
Top Ten Tips for International Students seeking Internships, Co-ops or Jobs
International Alumni Success Panel:
Getting Started
- Read this website thoroughly to learn the basics of job search American style. Read the guides to resumes, cover letters, job search and interviewing on the home page
- Register for an international small group job search session. They are offered several times throughout the semester.
- For additional help, walk-in hours are every day from 1:30-3:30 pm. If you are working on your first American resume, a 10 minute walk-in is not enough time. You should plan ahead and make an appointment instead.
Resources specific to international students include:
Introduction to Job Search for International Students
International Student Career Fair Prep and Step by Step Guide
Employment Visas for International Students
ISSI is your source of definitive answers to visa questions. You must understand and follow the rules for your visa BEFORE you begin to work in any internship, co-op or after-graduation job.
Going Global (log on to HuskyCareerLink and scroll to middle of page to access this resource)
