Wake Forest University is dedicated to providing the support necessary to help foreign students plot a course to jobs in the United States or abroad. Speak with us to learn more about the resources available to assist international students towards professional success.
International Students
Wake Forest University is dedicated to providing the support necessary to help foreign students plot a course to jobs in the United States or abroad. Speak with us to learn more about the resources available to assist international students towards professional success.
International Friendly Firms – MSBA
International Friendly Firms – MSM
How to Answer Work Authorization Questions
- For More Information on OPT and H1B, visit the Center for Immigration Services & Support.
Introducing our ESL Tutor, Maggie Xu!
Meet Maggie Xu
Maggie Xu is a results-driven marketing executive with 20+ years of experience building brands and developing new businesses with a Fortune 500 company. She has worked in multiple functions during her career and has taken on overseas assignments in China and Hong Kong. Growing up in China, Maggie came to America to pursue her master’s degree graduating from Cornell University’s MBA program. She lives in Winston-Salem with her husband and a younger son. Maggie enjoys cooking, playing tennis, and traveling in her free time.
Maggie recommends students listen to the Marketplace podcast to elevate their business knowledge.
UNDERSTANDING THE US JOB MARKET
Coach Becca Chase talks with Coach Sharron Vogler about the US job search for international students and how students can better understand the H1B visa process.
US Job Search Resources
- Wake Forest University School of Business MSBA H1B Friendly Organizations & Alumni
- Firsthand Library for International Student Job Search
- My Visa Jobs
- Foreign Labor Certification
- This Department of Labor page lists companies who have previously submitted H-1B visa applications; information is provided by fiscal year and is easily downloaded.
- How to land a job in the U.S. (as a foreigner) in 2022
- Networking Tips for International Students
- Networking as an International Student
- 5 Networking Tips for International Students
- 5 Steps to a Successful Informational Interview
- 12 Do’s and Don’ts When You Network as an International Student
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - How to Use LinkedIn’s Alumni Tool for Networking
- How to Write a Networking Email
- 4 Types of Networking Emails—and How to Write Them
- 4 Tips for Building Relationships Through Informational Interviews
- What to Do at a Career Fair
- How to Stand Out at Virtual Career Fairs
- Questions International Students Should (and Should Not) Ask at Career Fairs
- Network as an International Student to Land Your Dream Career Pathway
Advice from International Alumni
Job Searching Tools for International Students
Ultimate H1B Sponsor Checker: Add this extension to find if a company-sponsored H1B in the past couple of years when searching for jobs on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed.
F1 Hire Extension for Chrome: The F1Hire extension is a powerful tool designed to streamline the job search process for F1 students and anyone who is seeking employment in the US. Race Ahead in Your Job Hunt with F1Hire – Your Turbo Boost to Employment!
Featured Articles
Add this extension to find if a company-sponsored H1B in the past couple of years when searching for jobs on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed.
Log in using your WFU email and learn about companies that have previously provided sponsorship in the past, as well as find job opportunities across the globe.
For More Information on OPT and H1B, visit the Center for Immigration Services & Support.
