Resources for International Students

Middlebury's international students are presented with a unique set of challenges and opportunities as they consider the transition from college to career. The links on this page are intended to provide international students with the tools they need to engage their particular challenges and make the most of their opportunities.

If you have questions about immigration law or work authorization, please contact Kathy Foley-Giorgio, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, at foleygio@middlebury.edu or 443-5382. If you would like to improve your writing skills, please contact JoAnn Brewer, Coordinator for Peer Tutoring Program, at brewer@middlebury.edu , or 443-3131. Please visit the other pages in our site for general-interest career development resources.

Current Opportunities:

NACE-Web International Student Career Fair
CSO is pleased to announce that our international students now have the opportunity to connect with interested employers through a virtual career fair just for international students. Sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the NACE International Students Virtual Career Fair is FREE and open to international students. Click the Logo to apply!

General Information:

U.S. Employment: Challenges for International Students – an in-depth article on the subject from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

OPT Guidelines for Students in F-1 Visa Status - Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization is granted by the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) after recommendation by International Student and Scholar Services for F-1 visa students to legally work in the U.S. Please contact the immigration specialist, Jennifer Havlicek in ISSS for details.

Internship/Summer Job Resources:

Associate for International Practical Training (AIPT) – an international non-profit organization that helps international students secure practical training in the U.S..

CDS International – a German organization that facilitates professional development and career training for non-citizen in the U.S.

Internship USA – a Web site produced by the Council on International Educational Exchange for non-citizens seeking internships in the U.S.

Work and Travel USA – a Web site produced by the Council on International Educational Exchange for non-citizens seeking summer work in the U.S.

Job Search Resources:

U.S. Department of Labor Database – a huge database listing employers who have applied for H1-b visas on behalf of international employees. The database is searchable by employer name, occupation family and state.

http://online.goinglobal.com/H1BStateList.aspx
H-1B Visa Employers by State, provided by Going Global
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Disco International - a human resource firm specializing in Japanese-English bilinguals.

Eures: the European Job Mobility Portal – a very useful site produced by the European Union in collaboration with the public employment services of the countries belonging to the European Economic Area and Switzerland in order to promote the free movement of labor throughout Europe.

Global Health Council's Career Network - a list of positions in non-govenmental and governmental organizations, academic institutions and foundations.

International Employment Gazette - a paid monthly publication that includes job listings.

Idealist - a list of employment and internship positions in nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries.

International Employment Hotline - a newsletter containing a variety of job openings abroad, primarily positions with U.S. companies requiring prior work experience. CSO subscribe to this site (for accessing the weekly listing, please go to CSO Password Page and scroll down to International Career Employment Weekly ).

International Job Links Web site - a comprehensive directory of international job-hunting and job-listing resources, organized by continent and country.

The Riley Guide International Job Opportunities – a directory of links to job-listing and job-placement services all over the world.

Employment Registries for International Students

The International Organization for Migration - "Return of Talent" program recruits Latin Americans to return home to work in specialized/professional jobs.

The Hong Kong Labor Department - Special Register provides placement assistance to Hong Kong nationals wishing to return home to work in the public or private sectors.