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Resources for International Students

Williams’ international students are encouraged to fully utilize the resources of the OCC. We are happy to meet in individual meetings and during our 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. walk-in hours. International students are presented with a unique set of challenges and opportunities as they consider exploring career options through summer jobs, internships, and employment upon graduation.

U.S. visa and immigration laws are complex and make it difficult, if not impossible, to pursue employment in this country. It is important for international students to become savvy to the latest developments in employment regulations, and be ready to respond to windows of opportunity as they open. The links on this page are intended to provide international students with some of the knowledge they need to make the most of any employment options they have.

It is particularly important to heed messages from Gina Coleman, Associate Dean. She works closely with all of Williams’ international students on issues relating to a happy life on campus. She also arranges sessions with experts in immigration law to help students understand the challenges of finding work in the United States. Gina can be contacted by email at gina.m.coleman@williams.edu or
597-4263.

If you would like to improve your writing skills, please contact Joyce Foster, Director of Academic Resources, at joyce.p.foster@williams.edu or
597-4672.

Also, please visit the other pages in our site for general-interest career development resources.

News and Events

Many international students studying in the United States find the search for jobs and internships to be challenging. The Office of Career Counseling is pleased to announce that our international students now have the opportunity to connect with interested employers through a virtual career fair just for international students.

Sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the NACE International Students Virtual Career Fair is FREE and open to international students at schools that hold NACE membership who:

• wish to return to their home country for full-time or internship opportunities
• are currently pursuing one-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities in the United States
• are currently pursuing summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the United States

Through the fair, you’ll have access to interested employers and their full-time, internship, and co-op opportunities.

REGISTER TODAY!
Click here. Then, select “Candidate Registration” from the top menu and follow instructions! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at x2311 or email at occ@williams.edu. Once you're registered you'll be able to log-in from their home page.

'Foreign Students Flock to the U.S.' - The Boston Globe. Read more.

Employer Lists

• List of Employers Hiring Foreign Nationals — From the University of Pennsylvania Career Center. Includes name of organization and position title.
• Companies That Hire International Students — List provided by the Kelley School of Business, Undergraduate Career Services, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
• Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Disclosure Data — From the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). DOL Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) data identifies U.S. employers who completed FLC requests, thereby indicating an interest in hiring foreign workers. The Access database includes organization name, city, state, job title, salary, etc. Information is organized by fiscal year and program (permanent visa, H-1B visa, and H-2B visa).

Employment Information and Job Listings

• Freeman ASSIST - The Freeman ASSIST Program, generously sponsored by the Freeman Foundation, offers educational allowances to outstanding undergraduate students from East and Southeast Asia who are pursuing summer internships in the U.S. nonprofit sector.
• The Riley Guide's International Job Opportunities is an expansive site with job listings for multiple countries/regions, international agencies & NGOs, and by individual country. They also have information on Living and Working Overseas, Networking Tips and Pointers, Interviewing Advice, and International Business Resources.
• 4INTERNATIONAL CAREERS & JOBS has reviewed and selected 2200 top job sites in 190 countries.
• EURES - The European Job Mobility Portal promotes the free movement of labor throughout Europe. In addition to providing job placement services and advice, EURES provides information and solutions to problems related to cross-border commuting.
• CDS International programs offer internships and fellowships, State Department public diplomacy initiatives, J-1 visa services, work-study programs, and study tours in Argentina, Germany, Russia, Spain, and the United States. They also have a list of resources such as Interview Tips, Resume/Cover Letter Tips, Networking, Trainee/Internship Tips, and Job Fair Tips.
• Foreign Labor Certification Data Center - US Department of Labor - A good site that includes prevailing wage determinations and disclosure databases for temporary and permanent programs.
• BusinessWeek's list of the top 200 companies that received the most visa petition approvals in 2007.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services site contains information on employment authorization.
• Global Health Council's mission is to save lives by improving health throughout the world. Their Career Network includes domestic and international employment listings from governmental organizations, NGOs, academic institutions, foundations, and private corporations. You must become a member (student membership is $60) to access job postings.
• Online Job Search Tips for International Students from OneDayOneJob.
• Faayda.com is a job search engine for all India jobs.

Advanced Study

• International Student.com is an online portal for those looking to continue their education overseas. Financial information, study centers, internship programs, student immigration, health insurance, blogs, and more!
• Peterson's Graduate Planner: International Student Edition - Get the advice and information you need to plan your education in the U.S. Sections include Get Started, Find a School, Prepare for Tests, and Pay for School.

Financial Aid

• International Education Financial Aid This site has information on financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for U.S. and international students wishing to study abroad.

Foreign Embassies

• EmbassyWorld is a directory and search engine of the world's embassies and consulates.
• U.S. Department of State websites of U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions.
• The Electronic Embassy - Connecting foreign embassies and international resources found around the world. Currently includes a directory of all embassies in Washington DC.

General Information

• Foreign-Born.com contains information on visas and immigration, and guides on money, insurance, study, schools, driver licenses, careers, and more.
• iStudentCity "Feel at Home in America!" This site is broken down into centers: Academic, Finance, Insurance, Telecom, Housing, Career, and Immigration.
• Abroadplanet This is an online community of international students studying in the United States. Students helping students to survive and thrive during their stay in America. This site includes a Survival Guide, Information on Colleges, Financial Aid, Careers, and more.
• United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Internal Revenue Service to pay taxes or to get a refund.
• Social Security Administration - For a Social Security Card or Denial Letter (widely used for processing services in the U.S.).
• Department of Motor Vehicles - For authorization to drive in the U.S. or for an official identification card.
• Money... What It Is... How It Works

Interviewing

• Interviewing Tips for International Students — From The Career Library a NACE Jobweb

Resumes

• Resume Tips for International Students — From The Career Library a NACE Jobweb.

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