INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: CAREER RESOURCES
NETWORKING
Networking is one of the most valuable job-search tools. Here are some resources to assist you as you
- Job Search Success video series
- The Big Challenge of American Small Talk: Learn insights and gain advice about U.S. American small talk
- Know What American Employers May Expect: What are the potential cultural value conflicts international populations may encounter in a U.S. job search
- CCA Alumni Linkedin Group
- International Student
FINDING INTERNATIONAL-FRIENDLY EMPLOYERS
Identify companies and organizations open to hiring international students
- Handshake: CCA’s internal job board and search tool. Find internships, full-time and part-time positions. Also, Handshake allows you to identify roles accepting OPT/CPT and sponsoring
- Myvisajobs.com: Find employers who have petitioned for H-1Bs. In addition, myvisajobs also includes those employers who have sponsored employees for Permanent Residency
- UniWorld: Comprehensive directory of both U.S. companies operating branches abroad and international companies operating locations in the U.S.
- Riley Guide: Useful for finding worldwide positions, search for region-specific job searches
- CCA Career Expo: Career Expo is a CCA's annual job fair for CCA's undergraduate and graduate students and alumni community of designers, artists, and architects to meet such local and national industry-leading employers
DISCUSSING THE WORK VISA QUESTION
Deciding when and how to introduce your visa status is an individual decision. Find a variety of opinions and advice to help you in determining how to navigate this conversation
- When to Raise the Topic of Sponsorship: Get tips on how to ask about Sponsorship - When, How and What Language to Use
- Visa Place***
- OPTNAtion***
For more information, Make an Appointment or learn more about Employment Options go to International Students: Employment Options
INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS - WHERE TO ASK FOR HELP
Develop the tools and strategies necessary for your job search process
- Career Development. Learn about professional resources for artists and designers, upcoming events, and schedule a one-on-one appointment with Career Development
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE RESOURCES
The job search process can be extra challenging when done in a second language. Find resources both on-campus and beyond.
- Learning Resources Center. Connect with the LRC in San Francisco or Oakland for one-on-one coaching, writing resources, and more.
- Writing for a North American Business Audience. Guide published by Purdue’s Online Writing Lab offers information and examples on how to write for a business audience.