International Students
On-campus employment is a great way to build experience and transferrable skills while at CBU. Please only accept positions if you intend to work for at least one school year, and do not accept the job for the purpose of obtaining work authorization documents. Unless they give you a timeframe, it is acceptable to follow up after a week on your application. A respectful and professional tone is best practice for all employment-related inquiries.
You may only work up to 20 hours a week on-campus as an International Student. To access on-campus jobs click here.
A strong, skills-based resume is key to getting a job interview in the U.S. U.S. recruiters and hiring mangers prefer resumes to be 1 page only. Photos, declarations, family history, and charts should not be included in resumes. A cover letter and a resume are two different documents in the U.S.
The Center for Career and Professional Development offers resume workshops throughout the year, in addition to 1:1 profile review appointments through Handshake to help provide more support for U.S. resumes.
Every culture and country have its unique approach to the job search. Below are some quick tips for applying for positions within the U.S.
Interviews in the U.S. can be conducted individually, in a group, with a single interviewer, or with a panel of interviewers. First impressions and interview etiquette are extremely important for U.S. interviews – professional dress, punctuality, strong handshake, and eye contact with your interviewer all help to project confidence and trustworthiness. Be sure to send a thank you card or email to your interviewer after you are finished to show your appreciation for the opportunity.
The Center for Career and Professional Development offers digital resources on interview preparation as well as mock interviews via Handshake to provide a realistic experience and personalized coaching for U.S. Interviews.
Research every company you apply to so you are well informed on the company and position. Never give employers your social security number, bank account information, or driver’s license number until you are filling out official hiring documents. Be honest from the beginning that you are an international student as you apply. For more details on employment as an international student, refer to CBU’s International Center’s webpage.
Please view the Handshake Events Tab for more information and the registration link for our next “Job Search as an International Student” event for more information on the job search.
On-Campus Jobs: You may only work up to 20 hours a week on-campus as an international student. To access on campus jobs click here.
International Alumni Testimonial
Joao Vitor (JV) Grazziotin is an international two-time alumnus from Brazil who shares his passion for designing meaningful spaces and the experiences they create, and offers insight into the community and preparation for a career he found at CBU.