Career Resources for International Students

SNRE's TOP 10 CAREER TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

  • Top career advice from SNRE Career Service staff to SNRE International Students.
  • Click here for our Top Ten Career Tips for International Students

KEY RESOURCES

  • Visa & Work Authorization Information
  • Finding a Job
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • UM International Institute
  • UM International Center

DATABASE OF U.S. EMPLOYERS WILLING TO SPONSOR CANDIDATES FOR WORK AUTHORIZATION:

  • Going Global H-1B Company Search (Log into eRecruiter first to access database, on your homepage you'll find the link to Going Global under "Additional Resources")
  • These companies have recently submitted H1B visa applications
  • You can search by city or state
  • You can search by company name  

LIST OF EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE HIRED SNRE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GRADUATES:

  • We've compiled a list of employers who have recently hired SNRE International Student Graduates

TOP 10 SNRE CAREER RESOURCES:

  • Click here for SNRE's Top Ten Career Development Resources --Check out the best of the best career resources!

STAY IN MICHIGAN AFTER GRADUATION:

  • The New Economy Initiative of Southeast Michigan has awarded the University Research Corridor (URC) a three-year, $450,000 grant to launch the Global Detroit International Student Retention Program to retain international talent in the region.  For the press release on this initiative, click here.
  • GLOBAL TALENT RETENTION INITIATIVE OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (GTRI):
    • The Global Talent Retention Initiative of Southeast Michigan (GTRI) is a new resource for international students interested in taking advantage of their work authorization benefits allowed under their current immigration status (i.e.: OPT, CPT, Academic Training).
    • GTRI is working with the U-M International Center to provide:
      • A central resource for searching for jobs in Southeast Michigan
      • Workshops and online resources to help you understand the expectations of U.S. employers
      • Assistance with resume writing and interviewing with a U.S. employer
      • Training on how to explain your immigration status to U.S. employers
      • Social events to help you feel "at home" in Michigan
      • To get connected to all the resources we are developing for you, 'like' us on Facebook!  You can contact us at Athena@urcmich.org.  We look forward to helping you with your adjustment to and job search in Michigan

  • CONTACT SNRE CAREER SERVICES FOR HELP:

    • SNRE Career Services--email snre.careers@umich.edu to set up an appointment. 
    • We can review your draft resume and cover letter for an internship or job application. 
    • We can also conduct a mock interview to help prepare you for a phone or in-person interview.