Job Search Resources for International Students

Welcome (back) to Duke, international students! As you kick off the school year, you may be wondering what resources are available to help you with your job or internship search.

In this brief video, we show you how to make …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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LinkedIn Job Search Tips for International Students

Wouldn’t it be nice if LinkedIn added a filter for “H-1B sponsorship available”?

In the meantime, here are some of my top suggestions for finding quality job opportunities through LinkedIn:

Want more support with your job search? Schedule an appointment …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Global Job Search: Want a Job in China?

Are you curious about job opportunities outside of the USA? If so, our “Global Job Search” video series is for you! In the “Global Job Search” series, in-country experts provide advice on applying for jobs and answer key questions, including:

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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How to Answer: Will You Now or in the Future Require Sponsorship to Work in the US?

This article was originally published on Interstride by Interstride staff.

This is a question that U.S. employers often ask on job applications. International students get very nervous about answering truthfully and fear that this will hurt their chances of getting …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Canada’s New Digital Nomad Program: Come For 6 Months, Stay Indefinitely

This article was originally published on Forbes by Suzanne Rowan Kelleher.

Canada’s new digital nomad program has created a lot of buzz among remote workers in the tech sector. Here’s what to consider before planning a move to our northern …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Meet America’s Best Employers For Women 2023

Forbes Magazine, July 25, 2023

Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Senior Contributor

For the full list of America’s Best Employers for Women, click here

In 2011, Rachel Bourne was an architect with a new MBA who wanted the freedom to explore various …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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What Are Critical Thinking Skills?

In the workplace, we’re constantly bombarded with new information to sort through and find solutions. Employers want to hire people who are good at analyzing these facts and coming to rational conclusions — otherwise known as critical thinking skills. Critical …

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I’m the Talent Acquisition Leader at PwC. Here’s What I Look For

Rod Adams is the talent acquisition and onboarding leader across the U.S. and Mexico for PwC, one of the largest professional services firms in the world. PwC offers careers in audit services, consulting services, tax services, products and technology, and …

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Becoming an Entrepreneur on F-1 OPT

This article was originally published in Unshackled, co-authored by Soundarya Balasubramani and Sameer Khedekar.

Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is a challenging endeavor for anyone, but for immigrant students in the United States, it presents a unique set of obstacles. …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Meet America’s Best Employers For New Grads 2023 (Forbes)

ILLUSTRATION BY WILL CORDELL FOR FORBES

Via Forbes.com on May 23, 2023

“To compile this sixth annual ranking, Forbes again partnered with market research firm Statista and surveyed over 28,000 young and early career professionals (defined as those with less than 10 …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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