The Center for Career & Professional Development at Sacred Heart University provides international students with the tools and resources needed to be successful throughout their career preparation and job search – both domestically and internationally. Through workshops, presentations and resources, our international SHU population has tailored support to help them succeed both during and after graduation.
We are excited to share an International Student focused Collection via Handshake! Collections offer students the opportunity to stay up to date on upcoming events and recently posted relevant employment opportunities. Simply visit the links below and ‘Follow’ the collection to receive up-to-date notifications when new opportunities and events are posted.
Interstride is an integrated platform that supports international students throughout their experience in the U.S and beyond. It’s the #1 way international students find jobs, immigration support, and networking opportunities. Review the materials below for more information on how you can utilize Interstride as a student and alum!
Your career coach will be happy to meet with you for any support you may need during and after your time at Sacred Heart. Typically, students will book time for feedback or help on topics such as resume building, interview prep, and job search efficiency.
Select ‘Career Center’ on the left side of the page, then ‘Appointments’, and ‘I am an International Student’
To help prepare for your appointment, here are answers to some of the more common questions we receive:
That’s okay! If you need to reschedule, simply reach out to your career coach and let them know that you will not be available at your scheduled time. Then, log in to Handshake to reschedule your booking.
You should bring anything you feel will be helpful for your conversation. In most cases, students will bring whatever resume they are currently working on as well as examples of types of jobs they are interested in, either through shared links or specific titles.
Your career coach is open to meeting you at a frequency and pace that is manageable for you. Feel free to book time through Handshake whenever you need. There is no limit or minimum to appointments.
While your career coach may be able to give you guidance on best practices, all legal or visa related questions should be directed to the amazing folks in the Office of Immigration and International Services, who can be reached at oiis@sacredheart.edu.
| Big Interview | Big Interview allows you to select pre-generated or customized interview questions and participate in mock interview sessions reviewed and evaluated by an AI tool. If you are nervous about interviewing for jobs or internships, Big Interview is a great place to start! |
| Sacred Heart Resume Guide | Unsure about where to start with your resume? This simple guide discusses and gives examples of proper formatting, example words and ways to discuss your experience, and general US based resume best practices. |
| Interstride | Interstride is a service specifically geared toward international students. With an international friendly job board, live and on-demand webinars, and a host of tools that cater to the needs of international students, Interstride is a fantastic place to start your job search in the US. |
| Handshake | Handshake is a service you will use to search for jobs, book appointments and stay up to date on everything happening at SHU. Find relevant jobs, check on upcoming events, and see which employers are attending our various career fairs all through this portal! |
| OPT Nation | Trending jobs in: New York City Washington Boston Chicago |
| Onetonline.org | Onetonline is a great resource to learn more about the jobs you may be looking for. By searching for your desired job title, you’ll find information such as market outlook, sample job descriptions, and commonly sought skills and abilities. |
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