OPT, CPT and EAD Resources
There’s a lot written about new rules and regulations for international students. Here are just a few of the articles we culled on the subject of student visas, OPT, CPT and EAD.
This US government guide offers everything international students need to know about studying at US Colleges and Universities: visa information; forms, backgrounders, blogs and updates on Covid-19’s impact.
3. What International Students Should Know About Maintaining their Visa Status
All of the US News & World Report articles are well-written, clear and chock full of useful information. This weekly news magazine is known for its coverage of US colleges and universities and for the annual list of “Best Colleges” it has been publishing for years.
Companies Hiring OPT Students
Here are two sources of job postings for foreign students. We’re not sure how current or reliable these listings are, so please give us feedback and we’ll share it here.
1. Linkedin pages specifically for foreign students.
2. A website with job postings along with tips on how to write resumes, cover letters, etc.
Youtube Videos:
Yudi: Biggest Myth of OPT – 90 Days to Find a Job /EAD Card Process
Yudi tells you how to manage the 90-day period of time you have to look for work and/or start a job. He also talks about “How and when to get an EAD Card.”
Everything You Need to Know About Working While Attending School With an F1 Visa:
This video covers On-Campus Employment/CPT: Curricular Practical Training PT, OPT: Optional Practical Training. There's lots of good information here. Yash just talks too fast and his visuals aren't great.
Yash has a website https://www.ymgrad.com
It features a directory of US Colleges & Universities that accept foreign students, and it has info on test prep; application advice; interview tips, etc. It’s very comprehensive, but not very slick.
There's a list of organizations that hire foreign students. This sounds like it could be the “key to the kingdom,” but it’s a fake-out. The list of organizations is just a list – mostly of colleges, medical schools, labs, foundations and research centers. We will be checking out these organizations and reporting back to you, so stay tuned.
https://www.ymgrad.com/article/best-ways-to-earn-for-f1-students/
The future of OPT/H1B Visas and Job Prospects
If you’re a student, hoping to get a job in the US and all the negative press has gotten you down, this is a great video to watch. It will restore your faith in the American dream!
How Covid Impacts OPT/CPT
I was intrigued by the title, but I couldn’t get past the first 5 minutes. I might take another look and see if there’s anything more enlightening later on.
CURATED RESOURCES
Stop Calling Asian Women Adorable
From the NYT
When I'm at work I want to talk about work. Not my hair or skin. It’s impossible for me to catalog all the times I’ve been in a professional setting when someone thought it appropriate to tell me about my appearance...
From Reuters
Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants in order to limit how many it admits, a lawyer for a group suing the school said on Monday at the start of a trial that could have wider implications for the role of race in U.S. college admissions.
From Forbes
Entrepreneurs with non-native accents are less likely to receive new-venture funding, and job candidates with non-native accents are less likely to be recommended for management positions. These are the findings of a study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
From View from Madison Avenue
Some candidates are so anxious to get a new job and an offer that they neglect to ask tough questions of the companies and people they are meeting. The result is that they end up making poor decisions.
From Career Contessa
Sometimes it's the little things that sabotage your chance at a new career.
From the Muse
You know that weird feeling between excitement and dread that accompanies an invitation to interview? It’s especially strong when you know next to nothing about your potential workplace.
But, even if the first time you’ve ever heard of the company you’re interviewing with was the day you sent in your application, you can still walk in like you’ve known about the place for years. Here are several ways to tackle researching the company pre-interview.
From The Muse
We've gathered some tips from around the web on quick things you can do to make your resume shine just a little bit brighter.
From Idealist
Elevator pitches will always be a necessary evil of the job hunt. We can change the name, eliminate the elevator, and avoid the awkward intros – but that, “So tell me about yourself/what do you do?/who are you?” question is inevitable, and we know it. Though everyone has different ideas of what makes a great elevator pitch, when we get back to basics we realize that there are only three true rules to consider...
From Business Insider
How do you get people interested in you when you only have 30 seconds?
Whether you're at a job interview, networking at a cocktail party, or run into Warren Buffett in the elevator, quickly persuading others to think you're the most interesting person they'll meet is no easy task...
From Vanessa Van Edwards
We review an elevator pitch, and tell you what you should and shouldn't do in your elevator pitch.
From Nadexa Group
LinkedIn is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and has grown to more than 200 million users worldwide. That’s a pretty awesome stage for your professional bio! You want to make sure people can find you, and that your profile is readable and up-to-date. This week’s post is how to put your best foot forward.
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