International Students can utilize the following resources, external sites, and articles for information about career preparation and development.
- The U-M International Center provides a variety of services to assist international students, scholars, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan, as well as U-M American students seeking opportunities to study, work, or travel abroad.
- Interstride, a platform that supports international students with job searches, immigration support, and networking. Designed specifically for international students, the platform can be accessed using your U-M credentials.
- The University Career Center maintains an International Student Resource Tool Kit and hosts a series of events for international students, many of which are highlighted in emails from the Taubman Career team.
Additional relevant resources are listed below:
- U-M International Center’s H-1B Information
- My Visa Jobs – a list of employers who have applied H-1B visas in the past.
- E-Verify Participating Employers – a list of employers using this certification. Graduates may utilize the OPT STEM extension when working for participating employers.
- Article: Job tips for international students
- Resource: Mastering Your Job Search in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong – from Alumni Association
- Resource: Planning Tips for Finding a Job in the US for International Students
- Resource: Goin Global
- Resource: Immigrant Architects Coalition
- Blog Post: Details related to H-1B sponsorship from Interstride
This is not an exhaustive list of resources. If you have questions, please schedule an appointment with the Career & Professional Development team.