Career Development Office Resources for Prospective International Students

As the Round 1 decision deadline and Round 2 application deadline approach, many prospective international students naturally begin thinking about career outcomes and recruiting in the United States. I want to assure all of you that you will not be navigating this journey alone. Our amazing Career Development Office provides extensive support, personalized coaching, and resources designed to help you succeed. 

In addition, just this Monday, Oct. 20, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued clarification on the Presidential H-1B Proclamation. The clarification indicates that the $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications does not apply to individuals who are “change of status.” F-1 students who transition from F-1 to H-1B visas are considered “change of status;” therefore, their H-1B applications are not subject to the fee. This is positive news for current and future students at Michigan Ross. To view the clarification, click here and scroll to “Presidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.”

Below are some of the key resources available through our Career Development Office. Most of these resources can be found on the CDO website, which students obtain access to upon matriculation at Ross.

Personal International Student Career Coaching — CDO has a full-time career coach dedicated to coaching international students. International students can schedule an appointment to discuss their recruiting strategies, prepare for recruiting, and ask questions about the CPT, OPT, or H-1B visa processes. 

Introduction to Recruiting in the U.S. — This webinar, presented in mid-May, covers the U.S. job outlook for international students, U.S. culture and its relevance to recruiting in the United States, visa information, and how the CDO supports international students' career pursuits. This webinar marks the start of the International Student Recruiting Prep Course.

International Student Recruiting Prep Course — This course comprises online modules and in-person practice sessions covering topics relevant to recruiting in the United States, including small talk, networking, written communication, and more.

List of U.S. Companies Hiring Ross International Students — This list is a compilation of internship and full-time offer data reported by Ross international MBA students.

List of Companies Hiring Peer International MBAs — This list compiles internship and full-time offer data reported by international MBA students from Ross and more than 20 peer MBA programs.

Global Job Search Resources — The International tab on the CDO website provides a comprehensive list of resources for the global job search.

MBAExchange.com International Student Hiring — This resource contains detailed reports on companies that have recently sponsored H-1B visas, country guides, global job opportunities, and more. Matriculated students who want to explore the H-1B database in greater detail can optionally create an account for expanded access. Core information is still available without signing up.

Interstride — A platform to find employers and jobs that sponsor H-1B. It also contains visa information and news. 

MyVisaJobs.com - This website provides H-1B Visa and Employment Green Card reports for recent years. You can search by industry, employer, and role..

Quick Tips - This tip sheet shows how to find jobs on Ross Recruit, CDO’s Recruiting Platform, that don’t require permanent U.S. work authorization. 

As always, we also encourage you to connect with one of our 400+ student and alumni ambassadors to learn more about the student experience at Ross!