International Student Resources
At WashU we love the rich culture, global perspective and insights our international students bring to the community. Being an international student also means that you might have more than one career destination in mind when it comes to your future career planning. Whether you hope to begin a career in the U.S, return to your home country, or venture somewhere new, we are eager to partner with you.
Your Global Edge and Cross Cultural Value
Learn how to speak about your unique international advantage. As an international student getting your degree in a second language, you are accomplishing something many could never do! It demonstrates that you are extremely smart, brave, and dedicated to your career to navigate an entirely new culture to pursue your goals. It also shows that you are adaptable and can adjust to change and challenges – adaptability and the ability to learn new things quickly is a highly valued skill and quality by employers. You also bring a global mindset and perspective that is unique to your colleagues – in a world that is becoming increasingly global, this is a unique advantage of an international talent!
WashU Partners and Support
As your career coaches, we are here to help you develop and refine your career planning process. We are your first resource when you are on your journey to career success, and will support you in the following ways:
- help you explore industries and job fields of interest to you
- define your strengths
- resume reviews
- develop self-introduction and personal brand
- strengthen your communication skills
- interview preparation
- and much more!
Career Peers can help you practice small talk, review resumes/cover letters, answer quick career questions, make Linkedin profile suggestions, help with Handshake, and more.
They are available in DUC 110, Knight 210 and Bauer 250 on weekdays from 9am to 5pm while classes are in session.
The Writing Center & Speaking Studio at Washington University in St. Louis provide free, one-on-one tutoring to all WashU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff for any writing or public speaking project.
OISS – The Office for International Students and Scholars is here to empower our international community with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate U.S. immigration compliance with care and compassion. Have a question about your visa or work authorization? Contact your OISS advisor!
H1B Cap Alternatives – learn more about cap-exempt employers (such as higher education, or non-profits) and other alternatives
The Office for International Student Engagement (OISE) is here to support international students during their time at Washington University in St. Louis by providing a welcoming environment through programming, advocacy and cultural enrichment. Meet other international students on their fun social outings and explore St. Louis together!
Also check out WUGO for a list of student groups and clubs you can get involved with, based on your hobbies and interests.
Check out our Career Outcomes to see where others have gone before you! See what companies hired our WashU talent, and what job titles they obtained.
Use WashU CNX to also see where our alumni ended up, connect with them and hear their stories.
Do some research on our alumni on the WashU Linkedin page – from here you can use froghire.ai to see if they are at companies that have a history of sponsorship.
You can also use the Research Tools WashU Career Insights to see employment data and hiring.
International Job Search and H1B Sponsorship
Myvisajobs – research if a company has sponsored for H1B in the past, and get insightful salary information.
Careernomics – connects Masters level students and alumni with Employers, across the world. Great for fulltime or internship search.
GoingGlobal – US and Global jobs, internships, and career guides
FrogHire.ai – a Chrome Extension that tells the job seeker if the company has sponsored H1B in the past, designed specifically for international students seeking US employment. Works with LinkedIn, Handshake and Indeed.
WashU is a proud member of AUCA (美国高校驻华联盟) and participates in AUCA’s campus recruiting events for employers hiring in China. Fall recruiting events typically run in the months of July – September each year.
Subscribe to WashU’s China WeChat account 华大WashU职业发展 to stay updated with the latest AUCA events information.
With the advancement of AI technology, a new era of career development has emerged. AI can be an excellent tool for research, material optimization, and guidance. In fact, Employers have been using their own AI tools for years called Applicant Tracking Systems. Don’t be hesitant to use AI also to help with your job search, industry research and applications. Check out our AI tips, guidance and prompts.
Also, watch our guest speaker Jeremy Schifeling give expert advice to our WashU international students on Linkedin and ChatGPT for International Students: Nail Networking Culture
