Interstride webinars & events
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
This workshop introduces well-established processes for positioning yourself to execute a focused and successful US-based job search. Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan. Learn how to:
- Efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students
- Cultivate professional connections through strategic networking and informational interviews
- Leverage your story, skills, expertise, your university network, and brand to achieve your goals
- Practice how to use your cultural diversity as an advantage
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
Learn how a Data Scientist transitioned into a Data and AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft. This session will cover the key skills, industry trends, and career decisions that shaped her path in AI and technology. Gain practical insights into building a career in this dynamic field.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
During this session, you'll learn how to best utilize Interstride mobile and web applications and apply the learnings in your job search process.
For any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)
Join career experts, international alumni, and employers on April 10th for a dynamic, half-day virtual event designed to empower international student careers in the US. Explore career tips, job search techniques, visa pathways, work authorizations, industry trends, and more.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
This session will allow students to pose questions to Siskind Susser immigration attorneys regarding common challenges, including maintaining visa status, working while studying, and transitioning to employment-based visas after graduation. We will also discuss relevant Trump administration policies and how they may impact students.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
Navigating the U.S. job market as an international student can be challenging, but did you know that certain employers offer H-1B cap-exempt opportunities? This session will explore career pathways in higher education, research institutions, and the non-profit sector—fields that are not subject to the annual H-1B lottery cap. Learn about the types of roles available, key eligibility requirements, and strategies to leverage these opportunities for long-term career growth. Whether you’re considering academia, think tanks, or mission-driven organizations, this session will equip you with the knowledge to expand your job search and secure a more predictable work visa pathway.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (EST)
Less than a third of PhDs get tenure-track jobs. The vast majority of PhDs are left to figure out the labyrinth of a non-academic job market on their own. Yet, the industry job market is far from the panacea it was touted to be: intense competition, mass layoffs, dwindling job security, lack of intellectual rigor, lack of time freedom, discriminatory treatment of international job candidates. This talk will take an honest look at the challenges faced by PhDs in both academia and industry. We will explore ways to design a fulfilling career that provides financial stability for doing what you enjoy.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
This webinar will dive into the most common mistakes international students make during their job search, offering valuable insights into each pitfall.
Gain practical tips and strategies on how to navigate these challenges effectively and enhance your job search success.
