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Epic Software’s Virtual DEI Info Session & Resume Review Spring 2025 (EST)

Epic is excited to invite you to our upcoming employer information session, where students from diverse backgrounds can explore a wide array of exciting career opportunities within our company.  We’re...

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How to be Irresistible as an International Student in Your Job Search

This blog post was co-authored by Betsy Cohen, the author of Welcome To the U.S.A. – You’re Hired!, a guide for international talent to land their dream jobs in the US. For international students, the...

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Peak Recruitment Seasons by Industry That International Students Should Know

Are you a college student wondering when to start applying for a full-time job? In the US, the timing of when you should apply for jobs varies widely depending on the industry. It’s important to...

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Is Day 1 CPT legal?

This blog post was co-authored by Aaron Blumberg, Partner & Attorney at Fragomen. Most international students on F-1 visas in the US must wait one academic year before they can begin working...

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11th – 20th Largest Employers of H-1B Work Visa Holders

Yesterday, we posted the first in a series of blog articles about the organizations that employ the largest number of people with H-1B work visas. Today, in the second article in this series, we reveal...

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Which Jobs Should You Pursue as an International Student?

This blog post was co-authored by Erica Ford, International Career Development Coach at Cornell University. Being an international student comes with unique challenges when it’s time for job hunting....

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How to Find an On-Campus Job as an International Student

It’s common for college students in the US to work part-time while in school, and on-campus jobs are relatively easy for international students to acquire. All international students are eligible to...

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How to Answer: When Can You Start?

Preparing for job interviews for international students comes with unique challenges. You will need to have some understanding of work authorization options and employer sponsorship to respond...

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Vania Chow: On Landing an Internship in Finance as an International Student

Vania Chow is an undergraduate international student at Stanford University studying computer science and economics. She grew up in Hong Kong where she first became interested in finance. Vania talks...

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Optional Practical Training (OPT) vs. STEM OPT

As an international student, you’ve probably read or heard about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and maybe even STEM OPT. Both are work authorization programs for students in the United States on...

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2025 Women of Isenberg Conference

Get ready to be inspired and empowered at the WOI Conference, where UMass Amherst students join forces with faculty and alumni to build powerful networks and lasting connections. Open to all students...

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Project Management and Collaboration with Christa Clarke

This week we are excited to welcome back special guest Christa Clarke to the Your Next Move podcast. As an internationally certified Project Management Professional with more than 8 years of...

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Journey to Becoming a Physical Education Director feat. Omar Alebiosu

The Black Student Success Podcast is joined by Omar Alebiosu who talks about his career journey in physical education. He details getting inspired in 7th grade to pursue the field, the importance of...

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‘I Love My Job’: My Exciting Career Pivot From Fashion to E-commerce Work at...

Welcome to I Love My Job, the series where we hear from women who really love their jobs. Today, we sat down with Jamie Williams, Category Manager – Fashion on the E-commerce Operations Team at TikTok....

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H-1B Regular Cap vs Master’s Cap

H-1B visas are highly sought after, but there is only a certain amount of these visas available each year. This limit is known as the H-1B cap. Keep reading to find out if you will be subject to the...

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11th – 20th Largest Employers of H-1B Work Visa Holders

Yesterday, we posted the first in a series of blog articles about the organizations that employ the largest number of people with H-1B work visas. Today, in the second article in this series, we reveal...

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Who’s Hiring? 12 Organizations Uplifting the Black Community

Started in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian and educator, Black History month was originally a week long, until it was expanded by President Gerald Ford in 1976, largely in...

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Being Black in the Workplace

Join Dr. Des on the Young Black and Professional podcast as she takes a dive into some of her past experiences of microagressions and racism in the workplace. She’ll discuss how she navigated...

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What To Do When You Don’t Feel Qualified?

In this empowering episode of the Young Black and Professional podcast, our guest, Breanna Foreman, shares her career journey, offering invaluable advice on navigating the professional landscape,...

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SBS Toolkit Series

Academic Success Workshops The Pathways Center is committed to your success!! Staff from the Center will be offering a series of workshops to help you to explore your strengths, identify and utilize...

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