Top 10 mistakes made by international students in their job and internship search
Wednesday September 30th, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
With Interstride
Learn the most common job search mistakes international students make and discover practical strategies to avoid them and boost your chances of success.
Your Fall Recruiting Roadmap: Building Plan A, B, and C
Tuesday October 8th, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)
With Mrudula Josyula, CCC, CSCP
Fall recruiting can feel like a lot when you're also juggling visa deadlines, OPT/CPT paperwork, culture shock, and the isolation of navigating a new job market largely on your own. This session is for you.
We'll talk honestly about what international students are up against this year, then use a Plan A/B/C worksheet to help you build your own realistic backup plan — so you're not pinning everything on one outcome you can't fully control.
We'll also cover why networking needs to start now, not in your final semester. Bring your questions — there'll be time at the end to talk through your specific situation.
Thursday October 15th, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)
With Fragomen
This session provides an accessible overview of U.S. immigration pathways most relevant to postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers navigating the transition from training to long-term career. Senior Associate, Andrea B. Huerta-Rodriguez, and Associate, Jake Paul Minster, will walk through nonimmigrant visa options, followed by a comprehensive look at employment-based permanent residence options. In doing so this, presentation will also provide an overview of priority dates, the visa bulletin, and practical green card strategies for post-docs and researchers to begin thinking through as they continue on their immigration journey within the U.S.
Thursday October 22nd, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
With Fragomen
This session will provide an overview of UK immigration options for high-achieving graduates, interns and individuals seeking to develop their careers in the UK. We will explore sponsored routes, including Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange (TW GAE) for interns and the Skilled Worker route for those securing full-time employment, alongside non-sponsored routes including the High Potential Individual (HPI), Global Talent, Innovator Founder and Graduate routes. The session will highlight the key eligibility requirements, benefits and practical considerations of each route, including potential pathways between routes as individuals progress in their careers. The session will conclude with a Q&A.
How to Navigate Interstride to Maximize Your Job & Internship Search
Monday November 16th, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)
With Interstride
Get an in-depth walkthrough of the Interstride portal, including our newest features, key tools, and best practices for finding opportunities. You'll learn how to navigate the platform with confidence and use it effectively throughout your job and internship search. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
Move to Australia: Work Visa Pathways for Recent Graduates
Monday November 16th, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)
With Fragomen
This session explores the key work visa pathways available to recent graduates who want to build their careers in Australia. It focuses on employer-sponsored visa options that support entry into the workforce. The presentation explains how these visas operate, including eligibility requirements and sponsorship considerations. It also highlights how graduates can use work visas as a stepping stone to longer-term or permanent migration pathways.
Tuesday November 17th, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
With Interstride
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
Global Jobs After F-1: Discover, Outreach & Decide
Wednesday November 18th, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
With more international graduates looking beyond the U.S. job market, this webinar provides concrete strategies to map out a global career. Participants will learn how to leverage peer and alumni networks to uncover global opportunities, build the skills to network authentically and confidently with global professionals, and apply practical, values-based decision-making tools to make career choices aligned with their core personal and professional values.
Wednesday November 18th, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
With Fragomen
Join us for an engaging panel with immigration experts as they share insights on U.S. immigration pathways, employment options, and practical guidance for international students navigating their career journey.
Your Brand Arrives First: Building Career Opportunities Beyond the Resume
Thursday November 19th, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
Before a recruiter reads a resume or an ATS runs through your resume, they often encounter a candidate's personal brand. In today's interconnected and increasingly digital workforce, a professional presence can open, create and influence career opportunities long before a formal application is submitted. This session explores how career professionals can help students and early-career talent develop a personal brand that extends beyond a resume and supports career growth across industries, organizations, and geographic boundaries. Participants will learn the Three P's Framework: Presence, Purpose, and Persistence, a practical approach for building a professional identity that communicates value, credibility, and authenticity. Attendees will discover strategies to establish a strong digital footprint, articulate their unique value proposition, and leverage digital footprint to increase visibility and access to opportunities. The session will also explore how storytelling, intentional networking, and consistent engagement can strengthen professional relationships and position candidates for long-term success.This session offers a practical roadmap for building a brand that remains relevant, adaptable, and impactful throughout every stage of a career journey. Because in today's world, your resume may get you considered, but your brand often determines whether opportunities find you first.
Top 10 mistakes made by international students in their job and internship search
Thursday November 19th, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
With Interstride
Learn the most common job search mistakes international students make and discover practical strategies to avoid them and boost your chances of success.
Find Your Unique Skill Activity + Closing Remarks + Badges
Friday November 20th, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
With Mrudula Josyula, CCC, CSCP
Wrap up International Students Week by discovering your unique skills, reflecting on your strengths, and celebrating your journey with closing remarks and digital badges.
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