International Students

Looking for a job as an international student involves being aware of different employment laws in the different countries where you may wish to work. When applying for jobs in the U.S., Harvard students should meet both with representatives from the Harvard International Office (HIO) to go over visa and work status issues, and with our career advisers. Start your search early. A well-informed job/internship search can be helpful as you think about your next steps in your career. It’s never too early to start connecting with the HIO, our office, fellow international students, recent Harvard alumni, and prospective employers.

Lessons from International Alumni

The International Alumni Panel, jointly planned by OCS and Woodbridge International Society (the club for international undergraduates at Harvard College), brought together three alumni who shared their experiences with undergraduate summer planning, finding a job post-grad, and managing visas. Ralph, …

By Ariana-Dalia Vlad '24
Ariana-Dalia Vlad '24
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Resource Spotlight: MCS Firsthand Advisers

About 80% of all jobs are never posted. This hidden job market means it is even more important to build your professional network. As members of the Harvard community, you have already started building your network, with classmates, teammates, professors, …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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5 Takeaways for International Students on the Job Hunt: Job Search in the US, with Dan Beaudry

“Job Search in the US for International Students” with Dan Beaudry focused more on how to hack the hiring system rather than the logistics of it, in particular the informational interview path. Whether you follow the steps discussed here or …

By Ariana Vlad
Ariana Vlad
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