7 mistakes to avoid as a new international student in the US

This article was originally published on Interstride. Going to the US for school is an exciting experience, yet studying in a different nation in new surroundings can lead some international students to make mistakes that they may not be aware …

O-1A: The best US work visa

This article was originally published on Interstride. The O-1A visa for “individuals with extraordinary ability” is arguably the best US work visa. Yet very few international students ever apply for the O-1. Why? The O-1 criteria can be intimidating and …

How to get a job with no work experience as an international student

This article was originally published on Interstride. Finding a job or internship with no work experience is difficult for anyone in the US, but it’s especially difficult for international students. Many international students do not have any professional contacts in …

Leveraging the power of small talk as an international student in the US

This article was originally published on Interstride Networking is important in many industries in the US. In fact, studies show that most jobs in this country are acquired through personal connections. The term networking can be broad and daunting for …

Tech Resume: What and How

It’s a great time of year to draft or update your resume. In the tech world, depending on the role you’re applying to, you will be crafting a resume that looks a little different than other industries. Here’s an overview …

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 …

Duke Career Center Terms You Need to Know: A Guide 

Coming to Duke can be overwhelming at first, particularly with the influx of Duke specific terms and concepts for you to learn as you navigate your academic career and prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce. Here is our glossary …

Peak Recruitment Timelines

Adapted from an article by our friends at Interstride Are you a college student wondering when to start applying for a full-time job? In the US, the timing of when you should apply for jobs varies widely depending on the …

Vania Chow: On landing an internship in finance as an international student

This interview was originally published on Interstride. Vania Chow is an undergraduate international student at Stanford University studying computer science and economics. She grew up in Hong Kong where she first became interested in finance. Vania talks with us about …

How to answer: When can you start?

This article was originally published on Interstride. Preparing for job interviews for international students comes with unique challenges. You will need to have some understanding of work authorization options and employer sponsorship to respond accurately to certain questions in job …