TALKING ABOUT THE SMEAL ETHICAL LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE (SELC) WITH RECRUITERS

If you have participated in the Smeal Ethical Leadership Challenge (SELC), you have demonstrated initiative and intellectual curiosity, added valuable experiences to your toolbox, demonstrated a willingness to understand diverse perspectives, and added content to your resume. Do you know …

By Brenda Fabian
Brenda Fabian Senior Director of Professional Graduate Career Services
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What is Day 1 CPT?

Most international students on F-1 visas in the US must wait one academic year before they can begin working off-campus through the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program. “Day 1 CPT” enables eligible international students to start working as soon as …

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Your Fall Recruiting Playbook: Strategies for Success

Top Tips for Fall Recruiting Season

Fall recruiting is here—and it’s moving fast. The job and internship search is always competitive, but this year’s market brings even more uncertainty with shifts in the economy and the rise of AI in …

By Ashley Rippey
Ashley Rippey Executive Director
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H-1B Back-Up Options For International Students

The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in the U.S. for work. As you explore …

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Get a Work Permit While Waiting for Your Green Card

Green card applicants who apply from inside the United States are generally eligible for employment authorization (work permit). While consular applicants must wait until they arrive in the U.S. with permanent resident status, adjustment of status applicants may obtain an …

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Should I Study Abroad?

Each year, over 180,000 college students in the US take the leap to study abroad, embracing the opportunity to live and learn in another country.

While stepping into the unknown can be daunting, it often turns into a transformative journey …

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Making the Most of Your Internship: Thriving Throughout Your Experience

You’ve navigated the first week and are settling into your internship. Now is the time to actively make the most of this opportunity. It’s a chance to gain experience, network, work on projects, and get exposure to an industry.

Here’s …

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LinkedIn Power-Up – Boosting Your Visibility for Recruiters

your visibility to recruiters. LinkedIn is the largest professional networking tool online. For individuals in career transition, an updated LinkedIn profile is a must.

Your LinkedIn profile should be filled out completely. A complete profile allows you to use LinkedIn …

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Aisha Myrick: Redefining Career Paths at Cummins

When Aisha Myrick talks about her career journey, ‘unexpected’ is the first word that comes to mind. From flightline electrician in the Air Force to Strategic Talent Pathways Leader at Cummins, Aisha has transformed her career using her military-driven mindset …

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Work For An International Organization With The G Visa

Looking for a way to work in the US without relying on the H-1B lottery? If you’re an international student or professional employed by a qualifying international organization such as the UN, WHO, or WTO, the G visa could be …

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