Hey everyone,
Thought it’d be helpful to start a conversation where we can crowdsource some of the best job search tips, especially for international students navigating CPT, OPT, and H-1B.
There’s a lot of scattered advice out there, and sometimes we learn the most from what didn’t go right.
So here’s the prompt:
What’s one thing you wish someone had told you before you started your job hunt?**
Whether it’s about:
- Resume mistakes to avoid
- How you answered the “Do you need sponsorship?” question
- Companies that were surprisingly CPT/OPT-friendly
- How long did it actually take you to land interviews
- What worked best in terms of networking, job boards, or timing
- Handling rejections or ghosting
Your insight could really help someone who is just starting out or feeling stuck.