3 Part Job Search Strategies Workshops Starting November 3

The job search for international students is challenging! Are you prepared? Come join us for a 3 part series focused on job search strategies starting next Wednesday, November 3 at 10am on Zoom.

This series will feature

3 students who …

By Kim Figueroa
Kim Figueroa Associate Director, Career Development
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How this African-Born Financial Advisor Is Finding His Fulfillment Helping African-Americans Build Wealth

Read the story of Tobias (Toby) Hananda, who, after earning his MBA, began a meaningful career in finance and is using his work to make a difference for others!

“I just finished my MBA, and I didn’t know what I …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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6 Options for International Students Who Didn’t Win the H-1B Lottery

Another H-1B lottery season has come to an end. This year, the number of applications far exceeded the 85,000 allotted H-1Bs, the visas international students typically need to work in the U.S. after graduation. This means that, yet again, numerous …

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F-1 Student Employment

F-1 Student Employment

There are multiple employment options available to F-1 students.

On-Campus

F-1 students are eligible to work on-campus as long as you are maintaining your immigration status.  Employment is limited to a total of 20-hours per week (including …

By Kim Figueroa
Kim Figueroa Associate Director, Career Development
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UMass International F-1 Students

The F-1 visa is intended for non-immigrants wishing to pursue academic studies and/or language training programs for a period of time in the United States. Students (and their F-2 dependents) under UMass sponsorship are issued an I-20 to obtain an …

By Kim Figueroa
Kim Figueroa Associate Director, Career Development
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Featured Resources

Successful Networking Strategies for International Students

It can be tough to navigate networking if you’re new to the U.S. and aren’t sure what recruiters are looking …

Top Strategies for International Students Seeking Internships & Jobs in the US

Check out these 8 tips to help get you started with your search! Plus, you’ll find links to on-campus resources …

4 Steps to International Student Job and Internship Search Success
Interstride

Interstride partners with trusted service providers to support international students and those looking to work globally. Interstride is a central career …

How to Search For Opportunities That Are CPT/OPT Eligible in Interstride and UMass Handshake

Forage Virtual Job Simulations

Check out these 5-6 hour virtual work programs with Fortune 500 companies. These programs are free and can become part of your resume or even lead to a job interview!

Isenberg Student Clubs

Find a club that is related to your industry, can help with your professional development, or simply connects you with other Isenberg students.

Location

Address

Office of Career Success
Chase Career Center, Suite N207
Isenberg School of Management
UMass Amherst
121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003

Office Hours

Monday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30 pm

Click here to make a career coaching appointment.