International Students

Welcome to Career Services. We can help you.

  • Make sense of the American internship and job search process
  • Learn to identify your skills, find job postings and match your skills to postings  
  • Prepare materials — an American style resume and cover letter 
  • Build a network and effectively use networking contacts
  • Prepare for interviews and follow up
  • Learn subtleties and behaviors associated with successful searches

An American internship, co-op or even a credible volunteer experience in your field is extremely important if you wish to find after-graduation employment in the U.S. If your program offers co-op, declare your interest in doing co-op immediately. If co-op is a part of your program, preparing you for co-op is part of your program.

International Student Calendar, Fall 2011

Workshops and programs for international students, Winter 2011

Top Ten Tips for International Students seeking Internships, Co-ops or Jobs

Getting Started

  • Read this website thoroughly to learn the basics of job search American style. Read the guides to resumes, cover letters, job search and interviewing on the home page
  • Register for an international small group job search session. They are offered several times throughout the semester. 
  • For additional help, Walk-in hours are every day from 1:30-3:30 pm. If you are working on your first American resume, a 10 minute walk-in is not enough time. You should plan ahead and make an appointment instead.

Workshops for International Students:

Introduction to Job Search for International Students Small Group Workshop

 Career Fair and Job Search for International Students 

First Resumes for Engineering Co-op Class

Introduction to Job Search for CCIS Grad Co-op Class

First American Resume Lab Powerpoint Slides

Interviewing American Style Powerpoint Slides

H-1B Visa Workshop Powerpoint Slides

Resources for Improving your American English

Hear it from your Seniors for advice and success stories from recently graduated NU international student alumni working in the U.S., in their own words.

Career Fair Prep:

Step by Step Guide to Career Fair Success for International Students

ISSI is your source of definitive answers to visa questions. You must understand and follow the rules for your visa BEFORE you begin to work in any internship, co-op or after-graduation job.