Stuart Interviews + Job Offer Coaching

06/15/2023

Companies, stop asking “Will you need sponsorship now or in the future?”
Instead let me ask you: do you want results?

Because if you do, an international student hire is a great way to get results.

Time for companies to wake up and realize that they are missing out on a huge talent pool by rejecting talent based on the need for sponsorship.

06/14/2023

Graduation season can be a stressful time, especially when it comes to finding a full-time job as an international student.

But did you know that you have options even after graduation?

With an F1 Visa, you can still gain work experience through volunteering or part-time work, and even have an entire year to job hunt!

Don't let graduation put a limit on your career growth, take advantage of all the opportunities available to you.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-EnG-2x0wJncNjrsb0MXw

06/13/2023

You dreamt of graduation. Now it’s a nightmare. No job yet? Don't let graduation ruin your dreams.

Did you know you can stop the OPT clock with volunteer work?

💡 Pro tip: work with mentors, people and get support so you can spend your time in the US wisely.

Take full advantage of your F1 Visa

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interviewsandoffers/episodes/EP-304--Get-hired-directly-out-of-undergrad--You-have-more-than-90-days-to-job-hunt-e24bk1r

Please share with anyone who needs a good laugh (and some career advice) 🤗

06/12/2023

Introducing OPT Work Authorization for International Students:

- Don't lose out on 3 years of work experience after completing your degree(STEM majors).

- Use recruiting seasons to find a full-time job well before graduation

- Work with mentors to increase your chances of landing a job.

- Don't wait to graduate and then job hunt!

- Registering volunteer or part-time work stops the OPT grace period clock

- Have an entire year to job hunt, or apply to graduate school as a backup

- Defer graduate school to take full advantage of work opportunities

Share with anyone who may find this information helpful. Like and subscribe to my channel for more updates!

https://youtu.be/XrdQw1I_0GA

US companies love to hire international students directly out of undergrad. And you do have more than 90 days to find this job. Taken together, this presents...

06/10/2023

International students, don’t incur unemployment days - be sharp!

Volunteer work stops the OPT clock every time. And so does a few other types of work - such as forming an LLC.

Just register an offer for any form of work with your school.

The USCIS will be so impressed with your altruism, they'll stop the clock on your OPT. ^^

Not legal advice - more like life advice: don’t incur unemployment days - be sharp!

https://youtu.be/XrdQw1I_0GA

06/09/2023

Oh joy, hours of volunteer work - just so the international student can avoid using OPT unemployment days?

Who wouldn't want to tirelessly give back to the community? Sign me up!

In all seriousness: you don’t ever need to incur “unemployment days”.

You have more than 90 days to job hunt.

Just stop the OPT clock.

Then you can conduct a proper job hunt and stress a lot less.

06/08/2023

For all the international student parents out there, have no fear! Your ambitious job seeker doesn't have to immediately enroll in grad school if they can't find a job.

The secret? Finding a full-time job using their OPT work authorization.

And for the STEM majors, the cherry on top is the chance to extend the work period beyond 12 months! 🍒

So, if Plan A doesn't work out (finding a job), there's always Plan B (grad school). And if that doesn't work, rinse and repeat! 🤪

https://youtu.be/XrdQw1I_0GA

Don't let the stress of work visas bring you down, there's always a solution!

US companies love to hire international students directly out of undergrad. And you do have more than 90 days to find this job. Taken together, this presents...

06/07/2023

Parents, beware! OPT work authorization is no joke 🤣

In addition to 3 years of experience on STEM-OPT, the H1B lottery may just be a hop, skip, and a jump away .

And the H-1B means 3 years of work experience and can be extended for another 3 years.

If you work for 3 years on OPT and 6 years on an H-1B visa, that’s $900,000 in pre-tax value assuming $100k in total comp per year of work.

One step at a time: let's focus on that job search first 🔍

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interviewsandoffers/episodes/EP-304--Get-hired-directly-out-of-undergrad--You-have-more-than-90-days-to-job-hunt-e24bk1r

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06/05/2023

International students have more than 90 days to job hunt when you play it smart.

Correct, after your OPT start date, 90 days can pass and then you fall out of status if without an offer.

BUT (!): you can have a volunteer role ready / in hand if well-before your OPT start date. Any volunteer role filed with your school unlocks an entire 12 months to job hunt.

I recommend a process of getting an offer within 42-90 days (in that range) in my Career Accelerator Program.

What if the H-1B works out? That’s great. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Start with a great first job. That’s where the H-1B opportunities lie.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interviewsandoffers/episodes/EP-304--Get-hired-directly-out-of-undergrad--You-have-more-than-90-days-to-job-hunt-e24bk1r

05/30/2023

Maybe the biggest surprise for international students is that US firms prefer to hire directly out of undergrad.

Check out my short video below on how to think about your career prospects now that you’re an international student and have OPT allowing you to work in the US.

https://youtu.be/XrdQw1I_0GA

US companies love to hire international students directly out of undergrad. And you do have more than 90 days to find this job. Taken together, this presents...

05/04/2023

Joining employee resource groups can be a game-changer for your career.

It's not just about doing great work, it's about making yourself valuable and building relationships.

By getting involved in these groups, you can position yourself as a future leader and protect yourself during layoffs.

So, take advantage of the opportunities to meet new people and become a leader in your company's organizations.

05/03/2023

Want to survive an economic downturn or reorganization?

Networking is important, not just for your social life, but for your career too!

Join those employee resource groups, become a leader, and make sure you're the last one standing when layoffs come knocking.