International Students

Useful Tips

• Attend workshops on career related topics such as resume and interviewing tips held by UCF’s International Services Center.  Visit their website for a list of events and workshops. http://www.intl.ucf.edu
• Meet with a career advisor to discuss resume and cover letter writing, networking, and interviewing skills.  Contact Career Services (CSEL) at 407-823-2361 for an appointment.
• Participate in CSEL’s Practice Interviewing Program, which will prepare you for your next professional interview.
• Join UCF’s International Student Association- pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~isa
• Research advantages of hiring international students
• Search websites such as H-1 Base that hire international students
• Familiarize yourself with all international work visas
• Embrace the fact that you are an international student and never hide this from employers

 Job Search

H1 Base
Assists international students with finding jobs and sponsorships with companies who employ students on H-1 visas.  Call 407-823-2361 for password

 Useful Articles

“When in the hiring process do I reveal that I’m an 
international student?” 

 Online Resources

• UCF’s International Services Center
  Provides support to international students for issues related to academics, visas and taxes, cultural adjustment, financial assistance, employment, and immigration laws. Visit their website at http:// www.intl.ucf.edu for a list of events
• EmbassyWorld.com-http://www.embassyworld.com/
• U.S. Department of Labor-http://www.dol.gov/

 International Student Organizations

• UCF’s International Student Association
  Serves as a support system for international students adjusting to the American culture.  Visit their website at pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~isa for membership information and event calendars
• NAFSA:  An association promoting international education and exchange-http://www.nafsa.org/
• InternationalStudent.com-http://www.internationalstudent.com/