Stuart Interviews + Job Offer Coaching

Graduation season can be a stressful time, especially when it comes to finding a full-time job as an international student.

But did you know that you have options even after graduation?

With an F1 Visa, you can still gain work experience through volunteering or part-time work, and even have an entire year to job hunt!

Don't let graduation put a limit on your career growth, take advantage of all the opportunities available to you.

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You dreamt of graduation. Now it’s a nightmare. No job yet? Don't let graduation ruin your dreams.

Did you know you can stop the OPT clock with volunteer work?

💡 Pro tip: work with mentors, people and get support so you can spend your time in the US wisely.

Take full advantage of your F1 Visa

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Introducing OPT Work Authorization for International Students:

- Don't lose out on 3 years of work experience after completing your degree(STEM majors).

- Use recruiting seasons to find a full-time job well before graduation

- Work with mentors to increase your chances of landing a job.

- Don't wait to graduate and then job hunt!

- Registering volunteer or part-time work stops the OPT grace period clock

- Have an entire year to job hunt, or apply to graduate school as a backup

- Defer graduate school to take full advantage of work opportunities

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Parents: your student's F-1 Visa is worth $$$! Here’s why. US companies love to hire international students directly out of undergrad. And you do have more than 90 days to find this job. Taken together, this presents...

Oh joy, hours of volunteer work - just so the international student can avoid using OPT unemployment days?

Who wouldn't want to tirelessly give back to the community? Sign me up!

In all seriousness: you don’t ever need to incur “unemployment days”.

You have more than 90 days to job hunt.

Just stop the OPT clock.

Then you can conduct a proper job hunt and stress a lot less.

Maybe the biggest surprise for international students is that US firms prefer to hire directly out of undergrad.

Check out my short video below on how to think about your career prospects now that you’re an international student and have OPT allowing you to work in the US.

https://youtu.be/XrdQw1I_0GA

Parents: your student's F-1 Visa is worth $$$! Here’s why. US companies love to hire international students directly out of undergrad. And you do have more than 90 days to find this job. Taken together, this presents...

Joining employee resource groups can be a game-changer for your career.

It's not just about doing great work, it's about making yourself valuable and building relationships.

By getting involved in these groups, you can position yourself as a future leader and protect yourself during layoffs.

So, take advantage of the opportunities to meet new people and become a leader in your company's organizations.