International Students

International students should make sure that there are strict visa restrictions for working in the U.S. They can work in the U. S, only under limited conditions. All visa related questions should be directed to the International Students and Scholars Service.

Part-Time Jobs On Campus

Part-times jobs on campus are often the primary vehicle through which international students gain valuable work experience while studying at UIUC.

• The Virtual Job Board
• Assistantship Clearing House

Internships

International students can take internship opportunities with a special work permission. In general, you will have to be authorized for CPT (Curricular Practical Training) to be able to work for an internship. Check with the International Students and Scholars Service for detailed information about CPT.

• General Internship Guide
• Job and Internship Listing Sites
  

Extra Curricular Activities

In the U.S., skills and experiences obtained from extra-curricular activities are greatly valued. Be sure to convey involvement in these activities to demonstrate your solid work-ethic, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, especially if you have had little previous work experience.

• Volunteering
• Leadership Development
• Student Organizations
• Externships

Job Search

• Guide to intensive job search
• Finding Employers Favorable to International Students
  • Federal Labor site that lists of organizations that have hired H1B visas
  • Site that lists tech companies that have sponsored H1B visas
  • Social Networking on The CulturalConnect

Résumés, Cover Letters, and Personal Statements

• RésuméWriting Guide

Watch our four-part series on Résumé Writing for International Students. These are WMV format videos, and require a windows media player.

Résumé Writing Video

• Part I: The Résumé Purpose
• Part II: Components of a Résumé
• Part III: Résumé Content
• Part IV: Revising your Résumé

• Cover Letter Writing Guide
• Résumé & Cover Letter Review Services
• Ask questions on our Virtual Advising Board

Career Resources for International Students

• The Career Center Services The Career Center offers diverse career services throughout college and help you figure out your career options.
• The Career Center workshop series for international students
• Career Services By College UIUC has over 25 career offices by college, you may have an office just for you.
• Office of International Student and Scholar Services This office has someone to assist you with any of your needs as a student at UIUC; of special interest is their section on employment in the U.S.
• Cultural Student Groups There are dozens of student groups which focus on ethnic, language, religious, identity and international concerns.
• Non-Academic Campus Groups Enhance your résumé while enjoying yourself by joining, working for, or volunteering for a campus group.