International Students

You’re Not Getting Rejected Because You Need Sponsorship. You’re Getting Rejected Because of How You Pitch It.

International students aren’t losing offers because companies are scared of H-1B sponsorship, but because they present sponsorship like it’s a favor they’re asking for, instead of a business decision the employer is already equipped to make. And with headlines about …

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Breaking Into Finance & Technology: 5 Steps to Get Started

Interested in a role within the finance & technology industries? 

Many companies within these industry niches start their recruiting process early. To help students navigate this process, the USC Career Center’s Peer Career Navigators will be hosting workshops and coffee …

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Common Scams Every International Student Should Know (2026 Update)

Updated April 2026 | Originally published July 2022

International students are among the most targeted groups for scams in the United States. Being new to a country, unfamiliar with how its government and institutions communicate, and under pressure to maintain visa …

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Online Resources

The USC Career Center offers multiple resources to help individuals explore their career opportunities. We have curated several of our favorite resources to help discover career paths, learn about internship positions, and find full-time jobs.

 

Interstride

Interstride is an interactive career platform designed by and for international candidates.

Users have access to resources to help create …

GoinGlobal

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GoinGlobal helps students and alumni explore career and study abroad opportunities worldwide.

Available to currently enrolled students & USC …

FrogHire.ai

FrogHire.ai is a web browser extension for Chrome and Edge that provides international students with the information they need to …

U.S. Department of Labor Disclosure Files

In carrying out its responsibility for the processing of prevailing wage, labor certification, and labor attestation applications, the Office of …

Marketing Your International Experience

Whether you have lived, interned, studied, or volunteered abroad, you have demonstrated these career ready skills:

Adaptability Appreciation for diversity …

Preparing for the Job Search Process as an International Student

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In the United States, finding a job or internship involves more than submitting a resume …

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Student Organizations

Provides opportunities to interact and engage in shared interests regarding careers, community, politics, religions, and more.

International Student Assembly

Registered Student Organizations (RSO)

USC Postdoctoral Association

Graduate Student Government

Undergraduate Student Government

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Additional Resources & Tools

Job and Internship Search for International Students/Alumni

The USC Career Center has compiled a list of career resources for international students & alumni which can be accessed …

Full-Time Jobs Guide for International Students

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Get general advice on job searching in the U.S. Understanding the necessary work authorization for international students to …

USC Immigration Clinic

The USC Immigration Clinic, offered through the Gould School of Law, offers free, confidential consultations to the USC community. They …

H1-B and Other Types of Employment Visas

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H-1B Employment Visa

The H-1B sections of GoinGlobal and Interstride list employers that have previously sponsored visas. Interstride …

Part-Time Jobs and Internships Guide for International Students

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For on-campus positions, access our online database of jobs and internships on Handshake. Under the “Jobs and …

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