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Gulab
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Is easy to get a job for international students in North America?
What are the main hurdles they may have to face to get to the job according to their study field?
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Sunny H
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Hi Gulab,
I think it depends on which country international students are from, but the main obstacles may be (and these are also I personally experienced):
- Language barriers: If students are not native speakers and do not speak English very well, it might be hard to communicate with interviewers. To improve communication skills, it will be helpful to get used to making small talk with classmates and professors and learn how to speak clear English with less grammar errors and understand what they say. This will give a good impression to the interviewer by showing that you can communicate with people smoothly.
- Networking: International students tend to be reserved and not active in engaging in networking events. Networking is very important in a way that you can find useful information about upcoming job openings and share good tips on interview skills. I actually got my current job by continually participating job fairs and trying really hard to improve my networking skills.
I hope this helps!
I think it depends on which country international students are from, but the main obstacles may be (and these are also I personally experienced):
- Language barriers: If students are not native speakers and do not speak English very well, it might be hard to communicate with interviewers. To improve communication skills, it will be helpful to get used to making small talk with classmates and professors and learn how to speak clear English with less grammar errors and understand what they say. This will give a good impression to the interviewer by showing that you can communicate with people smoothly.
- Networking: International students tend to be reserved and not active in engaging in networking events. Networking is very important in a way that you can find useful information about upcoming job openings and share good tips on interview skills. I actually got my current job by continually participating job fairs and trying really hard to improve my networking skills.
I hope this helps!
Dr. Sudeep Mohandas
Advisor, Board Member, Author, Soccer Coach, Consultant
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Cockeysville, Maryland
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Dr. Sudeep’s Answer
As an International student it is relatively easier to obtain an internship that a job that is based on what you have been trained to do. Still, competition is very high and vacancies are limited. Presently under the Covid 19 pandemic things have not got better and more of the opportunities are focused towards US Citizens or Green Card holders. This challenge is similar in other countries elsewhere as many local people are loosing jobs and the governments have placed emphasis on those from the country to get jobs easier.
Gautam Madaan
Software Engineering Manager
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Dublin, California
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Gautam’s Answer
Hey Gulab,
That's a valid question and something a lot of international students are concerned about especially given the high costs of education. I was myself an international students and went through the process, here's my perspective:
Firstly, the difficulty level for an international student and a domestic student is exactly the same when it comes to interviews and showcasing your skills, and talent. And so performance in an interview is independent of where you come from or what your student status is.
Secondly, certain areas of study which are deemed as needed by the country like computer, software, electronics, etc. are in general easier to find a job in. This is equally valid for an international or a domestic student and is just a function of supply and demand.
Thirdly, there are areas of study/job that already has a big pool of local talent, so companies in those areas might not need international students as most of their job positions are fulfilled by local talent. Additionally, they might not have the capital or expertise to invest in immigration paperwork.
Lastly, understanding the culture and practices of hiring in a specific country is an important step and sometimes a hurdle for international students. Learn about how people get hired, what's the process, the benefits of referrals, and how the process changes with companies. It'll help you modify your strategy from what you might be used to and alleviate some concerns.
Hope that helps!
That's a valid question and something a lot of international students are concerned about especially given the high costs of education. I was myself an international students and went through the process, here's my perspective:
Firstly, the difficulty level for an international student and a domestic student is exactly the same when it comes to interviews and showcasing your skills, and talent. And so performance in an interview is independent of where you come from or what your student status is.
Secondly, certain areas of study which are deemed as needed by the country like computer, software, electronics, etc. are in general easier to find a job in. This is equally valid for an international or a domestic student and is just a function of supply and demand.
Thirdly, there are areas of study/job that already has a big pool of local talent, so companies in those areas might not need international students as most of their job positions are fulfilled by local talent. Additionally, they might not have the capital or expertise to invest in immigration paperwork.
Lastly, understanding the culture and practices of hiring in a specific country is an important step and sometimes a hurdle for international students. Learn about how people get hired, what's the process, the benefits of referrals, and how the process changes with companies. It'll help you modify your strategy from what you might be used to and alleviate some concerns.
Hope that helps!
Thanks Gautam for your answer.
I found it useful.
Gulab