{"id":761,"date":"2026-04-30T16:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center-new-nav\/?p=761"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:04:33","slug":"resources-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/resources-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for international students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a Clark student, it\u2019s likely that your identity may intersect with your career choices, extracurricular interests, and future goals. The Career Connections Center is here to help you explore the role your identity may play in your job search and connect you to helpful resources. You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/clarku.joinhandshake.com\/appointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make an appointment<\/a>&nbsp;with a career adviser to ask questions, build a job or internship search strategy, and learn how to navigate the resources available to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-campus-resources\">Campus resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/international-center\/\">The International Center<\/a>&nbsp;at Clark University, a comprehensive resource for international student support, comprises three offices: the International Student and Scholars Office (ISSO), International Programs, and the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/international-center\/student-support\/\">Here<\/a>&nbsp;you can find information on academic support, International Center programs, counseling services and support groups for international students, and career advising. You also can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.clarku.edu\/international-center-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscribe to the International Center\u2019s blog<\/a>&nbsp;to receive news about upcoming events, workshops, and programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/alci\/\">The American Language and Culture Institute<\/a>&nbsp;provides free English language learning support and programming for all international students who want to improve their English proficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/international-center\/immigration\/\">The International Student and Scholars Office<\/a>&nbsp;can answer your questions about visas and other immigration issues.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/international-center\/immigration\/student-employment\/\">Here you can learn about options<\/a>&nbsp;for working in the United States as an international student, including eligibility, requirements, and how to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT). You also can upload immigration documents through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/isso.clarku.edu\/index.cfm?fuseaction=scholarPortal.Department#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISSO Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-career-resources\">More career resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common Cultural Barriers Guide from Colby College is a list of common cultural barriers you may experience during your job search as an international student. Please note that these factors are not unique to one society, but rather represent a cross section of countries and continents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/access.vault.com\/blogs\/international-students-careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vault\u2019s Career Advice Blog for International Students<\/a>&nbsp;has expert advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and other issues pertaining to international students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powerties.net\/blog-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Power Ties<\/a>, a blog by Dan Beaudry, has information on searching for jobs as an international student, tips for finding postgraduate employment in the United States, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The International Advantage helps international students stand out, showcase their strengths, live in their authenticity, and secure jobs in the United States. Author Marcelo Barros hosts a podcast and blog with helpful resources, strategies, and solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interviewing\">Interviewing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/career.berkeley.edu\/find-opportunities\/internships\/finding-an-international-internship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interviewing for a U.S. Employer<\/a>&nbsp;is a guide put together by the University of California, Berkeley, specifically to help international students with the job and internship interview process.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1StAhgiJ2Kc?rel=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch this short workshop<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about discussing work authorization with employers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-a-job-internship-or-fellowship\">Find a job, internship, or fellowship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvisajobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Visa Jobs<\/a>&nbsp;hosts a curated list, updated annually, of employers accepting H-1B visa holders, with information about work authorization and employment opportunities for international students and foreign nationals who want to live and work in the U.S. and Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerforum.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Forum<\/a>&nbsp;is a staple job-hunting tool for Japanese-English bilinguals seeking employment, especially in Japan. Career Forum hosts company-based information sessions and job fairs with a chance for in-person interviews with organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.gov\/sevis\/whats-new#tab2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 200 Employers for CPT and OPT Students<\/a>, a list of employers hiring international students, is managed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement\u2019s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The latest published information includes the top 200 employers in 2018 for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.gov\/doclib\/sevis\/pdf\/data_Top200_EmployersSTEM_OPT_Students2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPT<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.gov\/doclib\/sevis\/pdf\/data_Top200_EmployersCPT_Students2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPT<\/a>&nbsp;students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/clarku.joinhandshake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handshake<\/a>&nbsp;allows you to search for jobs and internships by work authorization requirements (\u201cAccepts OPT\/CPT\u201d or \u201cWilling to Sponsor\u201d).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/support.joinhandshake.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115015978207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read this article<\/a>&nbsp;for an overview on how to enter (or decline to answer) your work authorization status, filter by work authorization requirements, and what it means to either set your work authorization or \u201cdecline to answer\u201d for job postings and virtual fairs. You can also watch&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fg5eHjJn0V0&amp;feature=emb_title\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this short video<\/a>&nbsp;to learn about managing your work authorization on Handshake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-verify.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">E-Verify<\/a>&nbsp;is an online program run by the U.S. government. It is primarily used by employers to check employee records, but you can use E-Verify to search for employers that provide work authorization and\/or sponsorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-networking\">Networking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/4509171\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The National Career Development Association (NCDA) International Student Services Committee (ISSC)<\/a>&nbsp;aims to increase the understanding of career development experiences and the needs of international students. NCDA hosts a LinkedIn group that can connect you with career development services, professionals, and fellow international students from all over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suggested-reading\">Suggested reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.clarku.edu\/international-center-blog\/2021\/03\/15\/interview-with-third-culture-kid-chikondi-thangata-on-what-being-a-tck-means-to-her\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interview with Third Culture Kid, Chikondi Thangata, on What Being a TCK Means to Her<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powerties.net\/hidden-job-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The visible vs. the hidden job market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/admissions\/graduate-admissions\/nyu-grad-admissions-blog\/international-students\/navigating-the-job-search-as-an-international-student.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigating the job search as an international student<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Access career resources for international students, including guidance on job searches, work authorization, and navigating opportunities in the U.S.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-resources"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Resources for international students | Career Connections Center | Clark University<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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