International Students

One of the most powerful steps MBA and other graduate business students can take is participating in a mock interview. While it may feel like just another task on the to-do list, a mock interview offers far more than practice. It’s a strategic opportunity to translate preparation into performance whether interviewing in the Fall or Spring.

New guidance regarding F1 to H-1B change of status (exempt from $100K fee)

https://oiss.yale.edu/news/uscis-clarifies-100000-h-1b-fee-requirement

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/foreign-grads-approved-for-h-1b-status-avoid-100-000-trump-fee

https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-uscis-issues-guidelines-on-the-new-h-1b-fee.html

This is a tough year to be an international student searching for a job in the US. You are not in this alone – lean on the CDO, take advantage of the global programming offered, work with a coach, and …

1. Cultural Differences in Communication

2. Language and Confidence Barriers

3. Uncertainty Around U.S. Networking Norms

4. Visa and Sponsorship Concerns

5. Limited Existing Networks

6. Fear of Rejection or Being a Burden

7. Navigating Group Dynamics

Idiom
Meaning
Example
“Break the ice”
Start a conversation
“I …