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By Caprice Lantz

Many international students want to work in the United States after they graduate. According to U.S. immigration law, international students with F-1 visas are eligible to work full-time for one year after they graduate as part of their "practical training."

After their practical training, international students must be sponsored by an employer in order to continue working in the United States. International students have difficulty securing postgraduate employment. Reasons include:

Hiring Complexities After international students complete practical training; employers must sponsor them to obtain an H1-B visa, which allows them to work in the U.S. for one to six additional years.

Hiring an international student is not as common, is more complicated, and less familiar than hiring an American. The process involves:

• petitioning the government for an H1-B, • obtaining approval from the Labor Department, • hiring a lawyer, and • absorbing some fees

For these reasons, some employers will not even interview, let alone hire, international graduates.

Perceived Lack of Commitment to the Job Some employers are reluctant to hire international students because they fear international students will eventually want to return to their home countries. Employers do not want to invest time and money in training international students only to have them leave in a year's time.

Communication Strong communication skills are critical for prospective employees. Employers are often concerned with international students' ability to communicate effectively with their clients and/or internal personnel.

Animosity Some Americans, and probably some employers, feel that by living and working in the U.S., international students are taking jobs away from Americans.

U.S. Employement: Challenges for International Students

BUTLER UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP AND CAREER SERVICES

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Finding Job Openings

In some countries, people find jobs primarily through the government or family members. In the United States, self-reliance is more the rule, and it is important for everyone, including international students, to use a wide variety of resources to identify jobs.

About 20 percent of the jobs that exist in the United States are advertised in newspapers, trade magazines, or on the Internet. The other 80 percent of job openings are in the "hidden" job market and are never advertised. These positions are filled by word of mouth. For this reason, it is important to contact as many people as possible to find out about job openings. This technique is called networking. Contacts include friends, classmates, neighbors, family members, professors, alumni, and community members. Internship and Career Services will have books on the job search and networking.

Working for International Companies

The best employment prospects for international students may be with international companies. International students are great assets to global organizations desiring language skills, respect for diversity, and/or knowledge of overseas economies.

Internship and Career Services will have publications related to international employment available.

Occupations in Need of International Students

According to the November 2000 edition of Recruiting Trends, high-tech firms are desperate to hire technically skilled, non-immigrant foreign workers.

Former President Bill Clinton and Congressional lawmakers recently agreed to enact the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act, which increases the cap on H-1B visas to 195,000 per year for the next three years.

According to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, from October 1999 to February 2000, H-1B petitions were approved in the following areas:

• Systems Analysis and Programming (47.4 percent) • Electrical/Electronics Engineering (5.4 percent) • College and University Education (4.1 percent) • Accountants and Related Occupations (3.7 percent)

These statistics suggest that international students who wish to work in the United States would be wise to study technical subjects in order to increase their chance of employment.

More detailed information on the occupations of approved H-1B petitions as well as the petitioners personal characteristics can be found in the following H-1B Special Reports which are part of the INS web page. 3

Characteristics of Specialty Occupational Workers (H-1B): October 1999 to February 2000 (INS, June 2000)

Characteristics of Specialty Occupational Workers (H-1B): May 1998 to July 1999 (INS, February 2000)

Internships

Students who lack experience in their career fields should complete one or more internships while working towards their degrees. Internship and Career Servicescan assist students in locating internships at local companies in order to gain experience and build their resumes.

According to one recent report, more than 53 percent of International survey respondents received a job offer from the sponsoring American company after they completed an internship. Obtaining an internship is important not only in terms of resume building, but in terms of its potential to translate into a full-time job after graduation.

Approaching the Topic of H1-B Visas with Employers

Many employers are intimidated by the U.S. immigration process and are reluctant to sponsor H1-B visas, or simply have a policy against it.

Do not begin an employment interview or letter with an inquiry regarding H1-B sponsorship. Discussions about H1-B sponsorship should come later, either when the employer brings it up or when the applicant is offered a position.

The applicant's first task in an interview is to convince the employer of his/her suitability for the job. Only later, when an employer is close to making, or has made an offer, should the applicant raise the H1-B sponsorship issue.

Learn about the sponsorship process including hiring and paying for a lawyer. By explaining the simplicity of the sponsorship process, the applicant will increase the likelihood of getting hired.

Seek out companies that have a history of H1-B sponsorship. To identify companies that have sponsored H1-B's in the past considered the following three sources.

1. The ForeignMBA.com is reportedly the #1 Internet community for M.B.A. students from around the world. The site includes a list of more than 70 employers that have a history of hiring foreign M.B.A.s. The site also offers a guide, "Getting a Job in the U.S. - a Guide for International MBA Students," which can be purchased online.

2. Leading Employers of Specialty Occupational Workers (H-1B) is one of three H-1B Special Reports found on the INS web page. This report lists the names of 102 companies that had more than 60 INS-approved petitions between October 1999 and February 2000. While these companies account for only 17 percent of the total number of approved petitions, because they have hired large number

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H-1B employees recently, they provide a good starting point for international job seekers.

3. H1VisaJobs.com is a web site housing 10 data bases listing companies that have sponsored H1-B visas within the past several years. The company obtains this information from the federal government. The company charges a $50 access fee for each data base for a six-month period. The data bases include the following areas:

o Administration o Business Administration & Management o Computer Science o Education & Research o Engineering o Languages o Life & Health Sciences o Math & Physical Sciences o Medicine o Other Professions

Internship and Career Services and the Office of Alumni Relations are developing a database of international alumni who are interested in assisting other Butler students and alumni with their career/job searches. For an update on the status/content of this database, please contact Internshipand Career Services (317.940.9383; career@butler.edu).

Additional Advice for International Students

• Market Yourself Positively It is very important for international students to turn employers' objections into positives.

By virtue of living and studying abroad, international students demonstrate tenacity and resourcefulness. It is important for them to tell employers about the challenges they faced in studying overseas and how they overcame them.

International students should be prepared to tell employers how hiring them offers more advantages than disadvantages.

• Choose a Major/Specialization in Demand The demand for employees in technical fields, such as information technology and accounting, far outweighs the supply, therefore, international students who study these subjects may have more opportunities than those select majors in low-demand areas.

• Be Flexible International students may need to expand their job search by considering jobs outside their desired career.

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For example, an Information Technology major who would like to do web development may want to search for jobs in web development AND other areas of information technology.

Patience and Persistence Although finding employment as an international student can be challenging, it is not

impossible. Each year the U.S. grants almost 200,000 H1-B visas.

Resumes in the United States

Generally speaking, there are major differences between resumes for employers in the United States and resume formats for employers in other countries. These differences do not apply to all countries and do not attempt to account for individual differences or for changes over time.

U.S. Resumes

• Concise, attractive marketing tool—summarizes jobs, skills, accomplishments, and academic background relevant to employment objective.

• One to two pages maximum. • Does not include age, marital status, race, or religion. • May or may not include completion of military service depending upon whether it

is relevant or makes the person a stronger candidate.

International Resume

• Chronologically details academic and formal work experience • Sometimes two or more pages • Sometimes includes age, marital status, race, and/or religion • Sometimes includes completion of military service.

Resume Tips for International Students

• Introduce employers to foreign companies and schools by providing a frame of reference. For example: A $10 million marketing firm. One of the top five universities in China. Second largest technology manufacturer in Europe. MIT of Turkey. Nigerian version of McDonalds.

• Emphasize strong English skills on the resume. For example: "Translated written and spoken English on a daily basis for two years."

• Ensure that writing skills are up to American standards by taking courses that include writing.

• Make sure the resume is free from grammatical and spelling errors as well as awkward use of language.

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• Have resume reviewed by a career counselor. Ask for explanations about necessary changes in order to ensure that the same mistakes will not happen again.

• Maintain up-to-date copies of the resume in the format and language of native countries to serve as back-up for employment in home countries or to pass on to contacts.

• Create a resume by following The Quick Resume Checklist. • Meet with a counselor for a resume critique in order to achieve the best possible

display of skills and background.

Job Interviews in the United States

There are several major differences found between job interviews in the United States and job interviews in foreign countries.

Interview with a U.S. Company

• Be punctual. Arrive five to 15 minutes prior to appointment. • Eye contact is expected and shows confidence. • Interviewer styles vary. May begin with direct questions or minimal small talk. • Interviewer may do most of the talking or may expect the candidate to do most of

the talking. • Questions regarding age, race, sex, and marital status are illegal. • Expect direct questions regarding competency, experience. • An open discussion of accomplishments and skills shows confidence. • Show clear self-knowledge, career goals, and long-term plans. NOTE: An

international student may find it important to be flexible, however, to initially obtain employment.

• Interviewer may expect immediate competency and look at each new employee for a two- to five-year commitment.

• Self-disclosure of strengths, weaknesses, personality, leadership style, problem-solving abilities may be appropriate.

• Researching the organization and demonstrating that knowledge during the interview is expected. Shows initiative and interest.

• It is acceptable to ask an employer at the close of the interview where they are in the interview process and when the candidate can expect to hear back from them.

• Inquiring about the status of an application after the interview is acceptable and demonstrates interest in the position.

Interview with an International Company

• Personal relationships may be more important than time. Being late may not be a problem.

• Eye contact, especially with persons of higher status, may be disrespectful. • Interviewers commonly start with small talk and look for information regarding

character or personality. • Interviewer may talk for the majority of the interview.

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• Age, race, sex, or marital status may be issues in the interview. Males may be expected to dominate interactions with females. Younger people may be expected to show deference to older people.

• Expect indirect questions regarding competency, experience. • Citing accomplishments and skills might be considered boastful, self-serving, or

too individualistic. • Jobs may be assigned by government or family. Questioning one's role in a

company may be seen as disloyal. Companies sometimes assign work and expect individuals to accept what is available.

• Interviewer may not expect immediate competence and instead be looking for a long-term employee.

• Researching an organization in advance may show too much initiative and independence.

• Asking an employer during an interview where they are in the interview process and when you can expect to hear back from them may be seen as too forward.

• Inquiring about the status of an application after the interview may be seen as rude.

Interviewing Tips for International Students

• Enhance communication skills by: talking and speaking up in class, making presentations, making friends and talking with Americans, taking communication courses for credit, attending workshops by Internship and Career Services, joining and participating in multinational clubs, watching television, and reading newspapers and academic publications.

• Study commonly asked interview questions; write answers to those questions; and practice your responses in front of a mirror as well as with friends.

• Schedule a mock interview with a career counselor to receive feedback on interview skills for traditional and telephone style interviews.

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Interview Preparation

Know Yourself. Analyze your interests, skills and accomplishments - not to mention your passions and dreams. Identify examples of success from your past experiences. You should be able to tell short stories that explain problems or situations you encountered, the action you took to solve those problems, and the results of your actions.

Your interview challenge is to present these scenarios to employers by focusing on the skills, abilities, and personal traits that allowed you to achieve your successes. If possible, quantify your achievements.

Identify 2 or 3 "selling points." Distinguish your employment candidacy from that of others. Determine how you will convey these points during the interview - using the CAR model

Research the organization prior to the interview. Your research does not have to be done covertly. Employers understand and expect students to do research on their organization. Up-to-date information can usually be found on the Internet at organization websites.

Acquire as much information as possible about the position for which you are applying. What skills are required for this position? What are the position responsibilities? You may find it helpful to conduct an informational interview with aButler mentor (see B.L.U.E.: www.butler.edu/career) or with anyone who is currently working in a position similar to the one to which you aspire.

Remember that the interview is a two-way exchange of information. Your goal is to discover if the organization is a good fit for you. The goal of the employer is to assess whether you are a good fit for their organization. Be sure to prepare questions about the position and organization.

Conduct a Mock Interview. This provides an opportunity to develop interviewing skills, have your performance critiqued, and receive suggestions for improvement. To request a Mock Interview, contact Internship and Career Services office at 317.940.9383. However, it is suggested that you either view an interviewing videotape from our library or discuss the topic with a staff member before scheduling a practice interview.

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Guidelines for Dress

DRESS IN GOOD TASTE! It is no myth. Personal appearance often influences hiring decisions. Although most employers are becoming more liberal in standards of dress, basic good taste and grooming should serve as a guide. While the climate of the organization should be considered, it is generally preferable to dress in a conservative manner. Prepare for multiple interviews. Try to acquire more than one outfit for interviewing purposes.

Women

1. Quality suit (in some organizations a professional dress with a jacket is appropriate.) A conservative, knee-length skirt and blouse or a dress are appropriate also.

2. Clear or lightly-tinted nail polish 3. Minimal jewelry 4. Spotless glasses 5. Understated makeup 6. Cover tattoos 7. No fragrance 8. Small leather clutch purse or medium shoulder bag 9. Beige, tan, or natural stockings (bring an extra pair) 10. Classic pumps shined and in good condition 11. Attaché or portfolio of good leather

Men

1. Quality suit usually of one color—dark gray or black are generally acceptable 2. Expertly ironed shirt with good collar fit—usually blue or white is preferred 3. Conservative tie 4. Minimal jewelry 5. Cover tattoos 6. Medium to short hair 7. Spotless glasses 8. Dark (blue or black), calf-length socks 9. No fragrance 10. Shoes shined and in good condition 11. Attaché or portfolio of good leather

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Behavior-Based Interviews

Behavioral-based interviewing focuses on experiences, behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are job related. It is premised on the belief that past behavior and performance predicts future behavior and performance.

The CAR model of interview preparation provides you with a systematic way to practice and become familiar with behavioral-based interviewing. Below is a guide to using the CAR system of interviewing:

C-Circumstance

The letter C in the acronym refers to the circumstances surrounding the situation you are going to tell them about. In behavioral based interviewing, give the interviewer an idea or brief overview of the circumstance you will be telling them about. It is a method for beginning your story. For example, “While working on the membership committee of my sorority, we were faced with a dwindling membership.”

A - Actions

The letter A in the CAR acronym refers to actions. After setting the stage by describing the circumstance, tell the interviewer the specific actions you took to resolve the problem or situation. For example, "We worked together to come up with a plan to market our sorority to students. We set up a table in front of the Union building, held an information meeting where we served refreshments, and we took out an ad in the Collegian to promote our name.”

R - Results

The letter R in the CAR acronym refers to results. This is the MOST IMPORTANT step of your answer. Your interview goal is to demonstrate a results-oriented background. Connect your accomplishments to the position you are seeking. Even if the results didn't turn out as you planned, tell the interviewer what you learned from the experience and what you would do differently next time. For example, “At the end of this drive, we gained 25 new members, more than in the last five years combined.”

The CAR system allows you to tell the interviewer a "story" (with a beginning, middle, and end) about how you achieved a goal. Use work experience, activities, hobbies, volunteer work, school projects, and family life - anything that would be examples of your past behavior.

Review our sample interview questions to prepare for behavioral-based interviews. Create your own CAR responses to the questions.

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Sample Behavioral Based Interview Questions

Organization and Planning Skills

1. Describe a specific situation which illustrates how you set objectives to reach a goal.

2. Tell me about a time when you had to choose between two or more important opportunities. How did you go about deciding which was most important to you?

3. Tell me how you normally schedule your time in order to accomplish your day-to-day tasks.

4. Describe a situation where you had a major role in organizing an important event. How did you do it?

5. Think about a lengthy term paper or report that you have written. Describe how you organized, researched and wrote that report.

6. Give an example of how you organized notes and other materials in order to study for an important exam.

7. Describe a time when you reorganized something to be more efficient. How did you do it?

8. Think of a time when you made important plans that were fouled up. How did you react? What did you do?

Interaction and Leadership

1. Tell me about an event in your past which has greatly influenced the way you relate to people.

2. Give a specific example that best illustrates your ability to deal with an uncooperative person.

3. Some people have the ability to "roll with the punches." Describe a time when you demonstrated this skill.

4. Tell me when you had to work with someone who had a negative opinion of you. How did you overcome this?

5. Recall a time when you participated on a team. Tell me an important lesson you learned that is useful to you today.

6. Describe an instance when you reversed a negative situation at school, work, or home. How did you do it?

7. Describe a situation which best illustrates your leadership ability. 8. Think about someone whose leadership you admire. What qualities impress you?

Assertiveness and Motivation

1. Describe several work standards that you have set for yourself in past jobs. Why are these important to you?

2. Tell me a time when you have experienced a lack of motivation. What caused this? What did you do about it?

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3. Describe a situation where you had to deal with someone whom you felt was dishonest. How did you handle it?

4. Describe a situation that made you extremely angry. How did you react? 5. Tell me about a time that best illustrates your ability to "stick things out" in a

tough situation. 6. Describe a time when you motivated an unmotivated person to do something you

wanted them to do. 7. Give me an example of a time when you were affected by organizational politics.

How did you react? 8. Give me an example of when someone tried to take advantage of you. How did

you react?

Decision Making and Problem Solving

1. Give an example that illustrates your ability to make a tough decision. 2. Tell me about a decision you made even though you did not have all the facts. 3. Describe a situation where you have had to "stand up" for a decision you made,

even though it was unpopular. 4. Describe a situation where you changed your mind, even after you publicly

committed to a decision. 5. Describe a situation that illustrates your ability to analyze and solve a problem. 6. Tell me about a time where you acted as a mediator to solve a problem between

two other people. 7. Describe a problem that seemed almost overwhelming to you. How did you

handle it? 8. Tell me about a time where you have used a creative or unique approach to solve

a tough problem.

Other Typical Interview Questions

1. Tell me a little about yourself. 2. Why did you attend Butler University? 3. Why do you want to work for our company? 4. What do you know about our company? 5. What led you to choose your major or career field? 6. What are some issues being faced by our profession? 7. What college subjects did you like best/least? What did you like/dislike about

them? 8. What has been your greatest challenge in college? 9. Describe your most rewarding college experience? 10. Do you think that your grades are a good indication of your academic abilities? 11. If you could change a decision you made while at college, what would you

change? Why? 12. What campus involvements did you choose? What did you gain/contribute?

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13. What are your plans for continued or graduate study? 14. What interests you about this job? What challenges are you looking for in a

position? 15. How have your educational and work experiences prepared you for this position? 16. What work experiences have been most valuable to you and why? 17. Why are you interested in our organization? In what way do you think you can

contribute to our company? 18. How would you describe yourself? 19. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? Weaknesses? Give examples. 20. What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why? 21. What are your long-range career objectives? How do you plan to achieve these? 22. How would you describe your ideal job? 23. What two or three things are most important to you in your job? 24. Do you have a geographical preference? Why?

Questions You Can Ask Them

Remember: interviews are two-way conversations with a purpose. Thus, you need to ask well-formulated, intelligent questions that demonstrate your knowledge, maturity, and interest in the organization. Equally important, you need to ask questions that will help you assess your fit with an organization. It is important to do your homework and avoid asking questions that are readily answered in organization literature or website. Here are some examples:

1. Please describe the typical career path of a _________ in this department/organization.

2. How often are performance reviews given? 3. What issues or concerns are facing this department/organization? 4. What are the goals for this department/organization for the near future? 5. What new projects has this department/organization recently undertaken? 6. Why do you enjoy working for this organization? 7. What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position? 8. Who are the people with whom I would be working? Can you tell me a little about

them? 9. What professional development opportunities are available in this organization? 10. What direction do you see this organization going in the future? 11. What is the relationship of this organization with the local community? 12. Do you encourage participation in community or professional activities? 13. What resources would I have to do this job? 14. From your perspective, what is the greatest challenge that the organization faces

during the next year? 15. How would you describe the most successful employees in this organization? 16. What characteristics do you possess that have made you successful with this

organization? 17. What do you wish you had known about this organization before you began

working? 18. What do you think differentiates this organization from the competition?

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After the Interview

Immediately following the interview it's important to submit a simple thank you letter. Thank you letters are an easy way to show gratitude to the interviewer for the time spent discussing your interests and opportunity with the company. These letters can go far in showing competence, good manners, interest, and enthusiasm.

Thank you letters should be clear and concise. They should include a brief statement about when and where the interview occurred, and your expressed thoughts of appreciation. This letter is also a good time to sell you one more time to the company. Reiterate a couple of your skills or specifics that you learned during your time at the interview. Below is an example of a simple Thank you letter:

564 Franklin Street Verynicecity, IN 59120 (555) 555-5555 January 30, 2008 Mike Holland Director of Human Resources ABC Warehouse Inc. Hardware Division 1111 N 126th ST- Verynicecity, IN 59125

Dear Mr. Holland:

Thank you for allowing me to discuss my qualifications and interest in working as a Warehouse Manager with ABC Warehouse. The interview, which I had on Friday, January 27th, was very informative. The tour of the facilities was especially intriguing because it gave me proof of the company’s commitment to growth and development.

In addition, you thoroughly outlined the requirements for position available. I believe that my communication skills and my past experience solving complex problems match up well with those needs. I am eager to prove myself as an asset to your team and believe that I am capable of playing an instrumental role in your vision for the future of ABC Warehouse.

Again, thank you for your time. I look forward to speaking with you again soon.

Sincerely,

SIGN NAME HERE

Marcus Wilson

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Finding the Job that was Made for You Obtain information on USA policies on employment of international workers from the International Students office. Your potential employer may require this information. Do I have to prepare differently for Home Country and US Employment in the US? Yes, you have to. It is best to decide as soon as possible among the three different types of employments in your future. 1) Home Country Employment, 2) Work experience in US + Home Country Employment, 3) Employment in the US (to get a residency). The process to getting a job is very different across three employments. You need different job-related resources, qualifications, INS regulations and applications, and cultural specific resumes, interviews and job attitudes etc. I am getting ready to graduate and will be interviewing with US employers who have divisions oversees. Are there specific skills international students need to be successful in the interview? Yes, there are several differences between US job interviews and other countries job interviews. There are also some differences across different companies in US. For many international students improving communication skills are important. Pay attention to the general guidelines for job interviews in US. To prepare for the interview, you can practice with commonly asked interviews questions or schedule a simulated interview in the Butler's Internship and Career Services. Simulated interviews are very helpful for international students. Internship and Career Services also has an expanded resume writing guideline available, as well as 19 different resume writing books that can be checked out from our resource library. Also plan to meet with a counselor for a resume critique in order to achieve the best possible display of skills and background. Working for International Companies The best employment prospects for international students may be with international companies. International students are great assets to global organizations desiring language skills, respect for diversity, and/or knowledge of overseas economies.

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Occupation in Need of International Students These statistics suggest that international students who wish to work in the United States would be wise to study technical subjects in order to increase their chance of employment. Approaching the Topic of H1-B Visas with Employers Many employers are intimidated by the U.S. immigrating process and are reluctant to sponsor H1-B visas, or simply have a policy against it. Do not begin an employment interview or letter with an inquiry regarding H1-B sponsorship. Discussions a bout H1-B sponsorship should come later, either when the employer brings it up or when the applicant is offered a position.

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Companies that have hired International Students

Company Website Motorola Inc http://www.motorola.comOracle Corp http://www.oracle.comCicso Systems Inc http://www.cisco.comMastech http://www.mastechinc.comIntel Corp http://www.intel.comMicrosoft Corp http://www.microsoft.comRapidigm http://www.rapidigm.comSyntel Inc http://www.syntelinc.comWipro LTD http://www.wipro.comTata Consultancy Serv http://www.tata.com/tata_econ_consPriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP http://www.pwcglobal.comPeople Com Consultants Inc http://www.hhgroup.comLucent Technologies http://www.lucent.comInfosys Technologies LTD http://www.infosys.comNortel Networks Inc http://www.nortelnetworks.comTekedge Corp http://www.tekedge.comData Conversion http://www.dataconversion.comTata Infotech http://www.tata.com/tata_infotechCotelligent USA Inc http://www.cotelligent.comSun Microsystems http://www.sun.comCompuware Corp http://www.compuware.comKPMG LLP http://www.us.kpmg.com/index.aspIntelligroup http://www.intelligroup.comHi Tech Consultants Inc http://www.htcinc.com/home.aspGroup Ipex Inc http://www.ipex.com/New/Default.aspAce Technologies Inc http://web3.acetechnologies.netHewlett Packard Co http://www.hp.comEverest Consulting GR http://www.everestinc.comBell Atlantic Network Serv www.ba-dsg.comErnst Young LLP http://www.ey.comAgilent Technologies Inc http://www.home.agilent.comDeloitte Touche LLP http://www.deloitte.comBirlasoft http://www.birlasoft.comGlobal Consultants http://www.globaldataconsultants.comIBM http://www.ibm.com/usR Systems Inc http://www.rsystems.comSprint United Mgt http://www.sprint.comWireless Facilities http://www.wfinet.com/index.htmlCognizant Technology Solutions http://www.cognizant.comSatyam Computer Serv http://www.satyam.comKeane http://www.keane.comUniversity of Washington http://depts.washington.edu

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Analysts Intl Corp http://www.analysts.comCapital One Serv http://www.capitalone.comApar Infotech http://www.apar.comModis Inc http://www.modisit.comL&T Technology LTD http://www.lntenc.comComplete Business Solutions Inc http://www.covansys.comTechspan http://www.techspan.co.ukRenaissance Worldwide http://www.rens.comUniversity of PA www.upenn.eduConexant Systems Inc http://www.conexant.comI2 Technologies Inc www.i2.comAT&T http://www.att.comJean Martin http://www.jeanmartin.comEMC http://www.emc.comAtlantic Duncans Intl http://www.niratna.comMerrill Lynch http://www.ml.comUnique Computing www.uniquecomputing.comComputer Intl http://www.ca.comIndotronix Intl http://www.iic.comNationwide Insurance http://www.nationwide.comInterim Technology Consulting www.interimtechnology.comCompaq Computer http://h18000.www1.hp.comGE www.ge.comMSI Majesco Software Inc http://www.accelrys.comData Core Systems http://www.datacoresystems.comIT Solutions Inc http://www.it-solutions-inc.comAllied Informatics Inc http://www.alliedinformatics.comCiber Inc www.ciber.comDeloitte Consulting LLC www.deloitte.comGoldman Sachs http://www.gs.comBaton Rouge Intl http://www.brintl.comCyberthink http://www.cyberthinkinc.comStanford University http://www.stanford.eduCap Gemini America http://www.capgemini.comInfogain Corp http://www.infogain.comAjilon Corp http://www.ajilonconsulting.comAllsoft Technologies Inc http://www.allsoftusa.comMorgan Stanley Dean Witter http://www.morganstanley.comEricsson Inc http://www.ericsson.comHarvard University http://www.harvard.eduSabre Inc http://www.sabre.comYash Technologies http://www.yash.comPyramid Consulting Inc http://www.pyramid-group.comMSX Intl Inc http://jobs.msxi.comSoftplus Inc http://www.softplus.com

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Baylor College of Medicine http://www.bcm.eduMicrostrategy http://www.microstrategy.comUniversity of Minnesota http://www1.umn.eduUniversal Software http://www.universalsoft.comComputer Horizons http://www.computerhorizons.comRamco Systems http://www.ramco.comSiebel Systems Inc http://www.siebel.comInsight Solutions Inc http://www.wintools.comSynopsys Inc http://www.synopsys.comTexas Instruments Inc http://www.ti.comInfosynergy http://www.infosyne.comLason Systems Inc http://www.lason.comVanguard GR www.vanguard.comYale University http://www.yale.eduAthletes in Action http://www.aia.com Boardwalk Mortgage & Finance http://www.applyontheweb.comBright Horizons http://www.brighthorizons.comForum Credit Union www.forumcu.comIndiana INTERNnet http://www.indianaintern.netIndiana State Senate http://www.in.gov/legislativeIndiana Youth Institute http://www.iyi.org Interstate Warehousing http://www.tippmanngroup.com MainSource Financial Group http://www.mainsourcefinancial.com Noble of Indiana http://www.nobleofindiana.org Reebok www.reebok.com Simon www.simon.com The Children’s Museum http://www.childrensmuseum.org WXIN/WTTV-TV http://fox59.trb.comWKLU-FM http://www.wklu.netVector Marketing http://www.vectormarketing.com YMCA http://www.ymca.netAXA Advisors http://www.axaonline.comFed Ex Ground http://www.fedex.comFederated Mutual Insurance http://www.federatedinsurance.com Trinity Broadcasting Network http://www.tbn.orgShoe Carnival http://www.shoecarnival.comIndiana National Guard http://www.inarng.orgTriMedx www.trimedx.comUPS www.ups.comIndianapolis Power and Light Co www.ipalco.comRolls-Royce www.rolls-royce.comPRN Pharmaceutical Sucs./Omnicare

www.omnicare.com

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Online Resources for Locating Employment

www.internationalstudent.com - Started by a group of international students living in New York City with the goal of helping other students deal with American immigration authorities and education system.

CareerMosaic's International Gateway - Contains job lead banks for Asia, Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and the UK. Helpful for identifying employment resources for specific regions of the world.

Jobs & Adverts - Offers the ability to search for jobs around the world by keyword, or country and discipline. Also offers a resume database, company listings, and an e-mail service.

Monster.Com International - As an extension of Monsterboard.com, this site provides job postings for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, and South America.

ForeignMBA.com - This site has useful information for international M.B.A. students as well as other international students who would like to work in the United States. Includes career profiles, corporate interviews, immigration information, lists of companies who have hired M.B.A.s, and more at no charge.

Hobson's Publishing Inc. - Publishing company that produces casebooks profiling major employers and career opportunities around the world. Contains a searchable jobs data base, a listing of international job fairs, and corporate profiles all online.

Overseas Jobs - International jobs data base of positions available in companies around the world. Also provides job search resources.

Job Fair Links

Career Conferences of America, Inc. - Foreign national M.B.A.s can interview with the world's top multinational companies at the International MBA Consortium Employment Conference in Orlando, Florida.

EMDS - This organization helps companies in recruiting high-caliber professionals worldwide. The range of EMDS services for graduates and professionals include: recruitment events, search and selection, and publications.

National Society of Hispanics MBAs - NSHMBA fosters Hispanics' leadership through graduate management education and professional development in order to have a better society. NSHMBA organizes an annual conference and career expo for Hispanic students in the United States.

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Immigration and International Student Issues

U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service - The official home page for INS provides helpful information about visas and employment options for foreign nationals.

U.S. State Department - Bureau of Consular Affairs provides information about international travel, visa updates, passport information, and U.S. Embassy information.

Immigration Central - Provides a list of reference materials, practitioners, and organizations related to U.S. immigration.

IRS Tax Publications - This site provides comprehensive tax information. Specific tax information for international students can be found in publication numbers 515, 519, and 901.

Do it Yourself U.S. Immigration Kits - Sells "do-it-yourself" kits as an alternative to hiring an attorney. Kit contains necessary forms, sample forms, sample letters, instructions, government agency addresses and phone numbers, etc.

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) - Founded in 1946, the AILA is a national bar association of 6,000+ attorneys who practice and teach immigration law. AILA member attorneys represent tens of thousands of U.S. businesses and industries, foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, some on a pro bono basis. AILA is an affiliate of the American Bar Association.

VisaNow.com - This organization allows foreign students/workers to process their visa applications online by providing online documents that need to be completed, providing a review by an immigration attorney, and submitting the application to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

For questions or to schedule an appointment with a career counselor, please contact:

Internship and Career ServicesAtherton Union 315317.940.9383career@butler.eduwww.butler.edu/career

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