Job Search in U.S.
Below are resources highlighted on how can you begin your internship and job search for opportunities in the U.S.
- Preparing for Job Search in U.S
- How to look for internships & jobs in U.S.
- International friendly companies
Preparing for Job Search in U.S.
Informational Interview
Informational interviewing is a casual conversation with someone who is working in a position or field that interests you.
It is a great way for you to learn and gather insights if a career field is a good fit for your interests, skills, and personality. Informational interviewing is a common practice in the U.S., however if you have never done this before, it could be intimidating even for domestic students. Visit here to get started on how can you conduct an informational interview!
Interviewing Tips
- Ace The Interview
- Practice interviewing online with Big Interview
- Schedule a practice interview for jobs and internships with CCO
Networking & LinkedIn
It is important for you as a student to network with professionals in the field. Almost 80% of jobs are filled through some form of networking (U.S. Department of Labor). Who do you start with?
You can set up informational interviews, a casual conversation with people whose career you want to learn about to extend your professional network and find information about Purdue Alumni on LinkedIn, attend career fairs, or professional development opportunities in your area of study.
Schedule a Quick Chat appointment via BoilerConnect to review your LinkedIn profile.
The Students' Guide To LinkedIn
How to Communicate Effectively on LinkedIn
20 Steps to a Better LinkedIn Profile in 2024
LinkedIn Official Blog for Students
Professional Documents
Use CCO Handbook (p.20 for Resume and p.34 for CV) and CCO’s resume and CV resources to write a winning resume or CV.
Schedule a Quick Chat appointment (undergrads & master's students) or a PhD Resume Review appointment (PhD students) for a resume or CV or LinkedIn profile review via BoilerConnect.
Upload your resume to VMock for 24/7 instant resume review.
Upload the updated resume to your myCCO account to increase your visibility to recruiters (opt-into resume book)
How to look for internship and jobs in U.S.
Job Search Platforms
MyCCO is where Purdue students and alumni search and apply for internships, full-time positions and part-time community jobs. In the platform, you are also able to see upcoming career fairs, career development events, companies that are attending in-person/virtual/hybrid career fairs and company information sessions.
Career Research Portal provides access to Purdue subscribed databases for employer research, career guides, job boards, major resources, and employment data.
International Friendly Companies
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Myvisajobs.com is an information portal and online community for visa job hunters around the world. It is an "employment website for foreign workers seeking opportunities in the United States".
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H1-B Grader provides information on H1-B sponsoring companies, statistics of companies and organizations from filing H1-B to approvals, and many more. |
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Purdue International Graduate Job Outcomes |
The information is gathered through our Next Step Survey. You can click the link and filter "Filter Residency" to "International" to see international students' job outcomes. |
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Search for employers that provide work authorization and sponsorship |
United OPT |
Website with helpful articles on job search strategies for international students, top companies that hire OPT seekers in U.S., and etc. |
USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub |
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services H-1B Employer Data Hub of employers petitioning for H-1B |
F-1 Hire |
F-1 Hire is a job search tool that uses a web browser extension to help international students identify jobs open to them. Create your free account and explore their H-1B resources and blog articles |
GoinGlobal H-1B/ OPT |
This GoinGlobal page provides a directory of U.S. employers that hire international students during their OPT or offer H-1B sponsors |