International Students
Dear International Students,
Welcome to Leavey School of Business!
The GBP Career Services Team is here to support your career journey.
Please note that we are not Designated School Officials (DSO) and so cannot process or sign I-20s, approve CPTs for internships, or perform any other function of a DSO. We also cannot provide legal or tax advice. For visa and work authorization guidance, please explore Global Engagement’s extensive list of Employment for International Students resources.
To help you transition seamlessly – from pre-arrival to life at Leavey, please check out our International Student Welcome Guide.
General Career Resources for Your Job and Internship Search:
- Meet with a Career Coach! Click here and make an appointment with any of our amazing Career Coaches!
- Download a resume template relevant to your degree or specialty program!
- — With your scu.edu email address, you have access to this platform and will automatically be upgraded to Jobscan premium. Watch these and access to get started.
Job Search Resources for F-1 Visa Students
- — Provides a comprehensive guide to finding an internship or job at home or abroad, specifically leveraging Department of Labor records of companies that have previously sponsored H1B visas.
- by MBA-exchange.com.
- - A free web browser extension that analyzes job descriptions that reveals the sponsorship friendliness of any job position posted to LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, Glassdoor, and Google Jobs.
- — The largest employment website for foreign workers seeking opportunities in United States. Create a free account for best experience.
- — Provides grades on companies' public information regarding sponsorship history.
- — One stop destination for different CPT/OPT jobs and internships for F1 visa students.
- — Search for jobs and internships in any country.
- by Inside Higher Ed.
- by Shorelight.
Networking Resources
Eighty percent of jobs are found through networking, so reach out to others. List individuals in your network (e.g., friends, 91影视 alumni, faculty, staff, family) that can assist you in your search. Connect with the 91影视 community in a positive, productive way by explaining your situation, your goals, and stating clearly what type of help or advice you need.
- — An internal LinkedIn tool that allows you to see where 91影视 alumni are living and working.
- Alumni Career and Networking Resources — 91影视 alumni have free and lifetime access to the 91影视 Alumni Association and alumni network.
- Joining groups, like the , will give you access to members and the ability to write a free and longer message without asking to Connect on LinkedIn.