US Employers Guide to Hiring International Students
Did you know employers can hire international students with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) without incurring additional costs? By hiring Duke international students, employers gain access to thousands of talented and motivated candidates. If you’re considering …
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 …
International Students: Top Resources
This video provides a brief overview of career-related resources for Duke international students, including CareerHub, Interstride and Handshake.
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 Resources to get you started
Duke Career Hub The hub of career conversations, content and resources at Duke, including Career Communities. Learn about our Guiding Philosophy: Career Everywhere for Everyone! https://careerhub.students.duke.edu Career Communities Join communities on Career Hub covering a variety of industries as well …
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 …
Visa Sponsor Databases
There are several online databases that can help you identify employers who have previously hired international candidates and sponsored visas. Interstride Visa Insights – A robust employer database that lists jobs and internships categorized by work authorization and visa type. …
H-1B Visa Sponsor Checker Web Extensions
There are several free Google Chrome extensions that will tell you whether an employer has recently sponsored H-1B visas. Interstride H-1B Sponsorship Finder – A free extension that shows companies sponsoring H-1B visas on popular job boards. Find jobs and …