Job Search Information for International Students and Alumni/ International Job Search Information for All Students and Alumni



International Students

    As an international student, you will have a variety of opportunities across many areas, but you may face some challenges if you wish to pursue employment in the United States. You must utilize a variety of job search strategies and resources in obtaining full-time employment. One of the best places to start is to register with Career Services' resume referral and job posting system, EagleHire Network. Another great resource is Going Global, which can be accessed for free through your EagleHire Network home page and in the Career Services organization in Blackboard/ERNIE.

Elements of the Job Search

    Start off on the right foot and build your cover letter and resume by maintaining good grades, participating in on-campus activities and visiting the Career Services Office. Have your cover letter and resume prepared and ready to submit for your dream job; be sure that the documents have been critiqued and reflects the current industry standards. Find samples and tips for resumes and CVs on our website. Compile a list of Internet, library, and personal/professional resources. Since organization is a key in any job search, keep all of the information relevant to your research and job search in one place. Print out important web addresses, take careful notes about any contacts you establish, and always make sure you can return to information that you believe is important to your search.

Research

  • Research organizations for which you want to work; inquire about opportunities with companies who recruit international students or have a multi-national presence.
  • Be aware of any industry, company or cultural differences (e.g., communication methods) that may affect your job search.
  • Make sure you are knowledgeable about immigration laws and procedures, since you may have to share this information with prospective employers. Check out the INS website for more information.


On-Campus Interviews

  • One of the resources the Career Services Office provides is on-campus interviews. You are welcome to participate in these interviews as long as the employers seek your specific work authorization. When an employer registers to conduct campus interviews, they are asked to signify if they will or will not interview international candidates.


Network

  • Begin your network by identifying key people to assist you in your job search. Discuss your career plans with your professors, alumni, family, and career advisors, and ask them for help. Be sure to use the ERAU Alumni online community, eaglesNEST, to identify other people who are working in your areas of interest. After you have identified relevant contacts, set up some informational interviews. You can use these interviews to obtain critical information about your chosen areas of interest.
  • Expand your network by participating in professional affiliations, and don't forget to attend job fairs, tradeshows and conferences.
  • Your network may prove a critical piece of your overall job search. If you feel as though you have exhausted all of your networking opportunities with no success, don't despair. Reevaluate your job search strategies, always have a back-up plan and see the Career Services Office for helpful insight/feedback.


Follow-up

  • Follow-up with the individuals to whom you sent your materials seven days to two weeks from the date listed on your cover letter. You can follow-up by calling or via e-mail, but make sure you respect the recruiter's time by following up only a few times a month. In your follow-up message, reiterate a.) your strong interest in the position, b.) that you forwarded materials to their attention, and c.) you would like to know if you could provide any additional information at that time.
  • Be sure, if given the opportunity to interview, that you follow-up with a thank you note.


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Resources/Links

  • CareerBuilder International Jobs - Contains links to corporate directories (and other resources) in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bunei, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Quebec, and the United Kingdom.
  • Department of Labor , Region V Office, 230 S. Dearborn St., Room 605, Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 353-2550.
  • DiversityCanada.com-- a job site specifically designed to bring employers who have career opportunities together with Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, women, and visible minorities. Job-seekers can browse job listings and post a resume. No cost to job-seekers.
  • Electronic Embassy, provides business directories for those living, traveling, or serving abroad
  • Employment Visa - Details regarding eligibility requirements, application procedures, online forms, and where to go for further assistance.
  • Escape Artist -- A virtual library of information on living and working overseas. Probably the most complete resource on the web.
  • Europages: The European Business Directory - Excellent resource for identifying European corporations in virtually every market segment. You can search for resources by country.
  • Foreign Labor Certification Data Center - Information on work visas granted by employers in the United States.
  • H1VisaJobs.com - Online database of American employers for international professionals.
  • Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)
  • InternationalStudent.com - Browse job listings, read helpful articles.
  • LANIC (Latin American Network Information Center) - Provides a wealth of information on Latin American economic issues, including extensive links to Latin American corporate indices and job opportunities. You can search for resources by country.
  • naukri.com -- India's largest career and job Website, where job-seekers can browse job listings by company or search listings (by keyword, location, industry, functional area, job level), and post a CV. Includes a job-matching service. No cost to job-seekers.
  • The Riley Guide - Listing of job banks and recruiters.
  • U.S. Chambers of Commerce Abroad - Provides country-by-country links to U.S. Chambers of Commerce abroad.
  • U.S. Department of State - For U.S. Citizens seeking careers abroad.
  • Visa Jobs - Search and browse over 80,000 new jobs in the last 15 days from top visa sponsors.

Print Resources available at the Jack R. Hunt Memorial Library

  • Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries
  • Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the United States
  • Directory of Corporate Affiliations


Websites to Find Jobs in Various Countries