Interstride webinars & events
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
A significant percentage of today’s college graduates are international students who entered college with unique circumstances that may impact their journey to career success. These students possess cultural diversity, resilience, and determination, making them outstanding candidates for today’s global labor market. However, obstacles such as visa restrictions, cultural adjustments, and limited local networks can add friction to the career development and job exploration process.
Join us for a webinar discussion that will cover strategies and best practices for career services teams who are seeking to bolster their support for international students on their campus.
5:00 pm - 6:00 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
5:30 pm - 6:30 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.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
This webinar will guide international students on how to strategically network and cold email to uncover job and internship opportunities in the US. Learn how to:
- Build meaningful professional connections (even if you’re starting from scratch)
- Write cold emails that actually get responses
- Navigate cultural norms and etiquette in US networking
- Leverage LinkedIn and university resources to open doors
- Use AI tools for your job search process
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)
Join us for an insightful session with Sahiba Kaur, a finance professional who has successfully navigated the international student journey - from adapting to life at a US university to landing internships, securing a full-time role, and thriving in the workplace.
This session will cover practical tips on adjusting to a new academic environment, building your network, approaching the job and internship search strategically, and excelling in a professional setting.
Whether you are just starting your program or preparing for graduation, you will walk away with real-world advice and encouragement for your own journey.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)
This session explores immigration pathways beyond the traditional H-1B visa. We will delve into options such as the O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary ability, the J-1 exchange visitor visa, the TN/H-1B1/E-3 visas, the E-2 investor visa, and the L-1 intracompany transferee visa, highlighting their unique benefits and application processes. By understanding these alternatives, businesses and professionals can better navigate the complexities of US immigration.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)
In today's competitive, AI-driven job market, success hinges on a strategic blend of skills, relevance, and a smart job application approach. This webinar provides a roadmap for candidates to get past hurdles while highlighting the unique qualities that can set them apart - especially when the stakes are very high for international students!
We will cover essential skills to develop and the preparation needed to stand out, ensuring new grads on a visa don't just survive but thrive in a crowded and complex landscape!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)
The session will cover the distinctive immigration requirements of practicing medicine in the US, as well as an in-depth discussion of the J-1 waiver process. The O-1 visa and options for permanent residence including, PERM Special Handling, EB-1 and NIW will also be discussed. A Q&A portion will be held at the end of the session.
