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 advisors. 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.
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, …
Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …
“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 …
