Job Search Resources for International Students and Alumni

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please contact the staff of International Student Services regarding questions about visa status and eligibility for employment.

Resources from the PSU Career Center:

• Choosing a major or career.
• Developing and implementing a strategy for getting experience.
  
• Writing resumes and cover letters.
• Developing and practicing interviewing skills.
  
• Applying to graduate programs.

Job Search Videotape:

"The Job Search for International Students" — This recording of a national satellite videoconference is available for viewing in the PSU Career Center. A five-page handout accompanies this presentation and includes additional resources, sample cover letters, and an "Easy Guide to Hiring Foreign Graduates".

Resumes:

• Resume Tips for International Students — From The Career Library a NACE Jobweb.

Interviewing:

• Interviewing Tips for International Students — From The Career Library a NACE Jobweb.

Lists of Employers:

• List of Employers Hiring Foreign Nationals — From the University of Pennsylvania Career Center. Includes name of organization and position title.
  
• Companies That Hire International Students — List provided by the Kelley School of Business, Undergraduate Career Services, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
• Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Disclosure Data — From the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). DOL Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) data identifies U.S. employers who completed FLC requests, thereby indicating an interest in hiring foreign workers. The Access database includes organization name, city, state, job title, salary, etc. Information is organized by fiscal year and program (permanent visa, H-1B visa, and H-2B visa).