Santa Clara University

International Students

As an international student, you may face some challenges looking for employment opportunities in the United States. For starters, you may have some restrictions on when and where you can work. In addition, you may find that employers aren't really familiar with the visa process and are hesitant to hire international students because of it.

Because of this, GBP Career Management (GBP CM) created this website specifically for you and your career needs. This website is a work in progress and items will continually be added. We hope to provide you with the necessary tools and resources that will assist you in finding internship and full-time job opportunities in the United States. As graduate business students, you are welcome to use any of the services, resources, and events that our office offers. Please visit the Events Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events.

SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

• International Student Videoconference - Videotaped on September 29, 2004. This videotape is available for you to view in the Media Services offices (located in the Ricard Observatory). It provides international students with important tips on how to find opportunities in the USA, how to increase the likelihood that they will land a position, and how to educate employers on immigration laws and procedures.
   
• Internship Distribution List - Bay Area employers interested in recruiting Santa Clara University's students send GBP CM internship postings throughout the entire year! If you would like to receive these internship opportunities, please e-mail gbpcareers@scu.edu with your student ID# and expected graduation date.
   
• Career Assessments - GBP CM offers an assessment tool that was specifically designed for graduate business students. The tool measures interests, values, and skills and, based on your responses, will offer you some possible career matches. Assessment is an essential part of the job search process and curriculum planning, so e-mail gbpcareers@scu.edu if you would like access to this tool.
   
• International Links - Visit internet Career Sites for a list of links that help international students with their job search in the United States.
   
• Job Search Workshops - Plan to attend one of the workshops during your program. This workshop will walk you through the job search process, from assessments to negotiating the offer.
   
• Interviewing Workshops - This workshop is generally offered in the Winter quarter. It provides students with information and strategies on how to make a good first impression and how to land the job!
   
• Career Fairs - Check out the Events Calendar for the latest on our upcoming Career Fairs.
   
• On-campus Interviewing (OCI) Program - Some employers will be holding OCI schedules for GBP students. Make sure you have signed up with MonsterTrak to receive reminders from GBP CM about the deadlines for resume submission and instructions on how to sign up.
   
• Career Consultations - GBP CM offers hour-long counseling sessions on all aspects of the job search or any issue with career management. Call the GBP CM office at 408-554-5485 to make an appointment.