International Students
Career Services values our international students and understands you may have unique internship/job search challenges. Every year, we offer career programs, events and services designed specifically for you.
IRPSCAREERS
IRPSCAREERS is your primary source for IR/PS information on career events, networking contacts and job and internship postings.
Job Search Tips for International Students
Job Search Tips for International Students - Use our checklist for additional advice and information.
Click here for the checklist (PDF)
Job Search Advice for International Students - Video Presentation
View a video produced to assist international students with their job search efforts.
International Student Alumni Panel
Each November, we celebrate International Education Week by inviting IR/PS alumni who were "international students" and have been successful in finding work in the U.S. to share their job search tips.
UCIBC Career Fair
The UCIBC Career Fair is designed specifically for international students. All participating employers are open to hiring non-U.S. citizens. This annual event is held in the spring in collaboration with many University of California schools.
Click here to visit the website
UC San Diego’s International Student and Scholars Office
UCSD’s International Student and Scholars Office (ISSO) offers valuable services, advising and up-to-date information Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) deadlines and many other services.
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Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshops
Each Fall and Winter Quarter, we invite staff from the ISSO office to present important information about OPT and CPT to IR/PS students. ISSO will review the procedures and deadlines for securing jobs and internships in the U.S.
UC San Diego Extension
Register for English language improvement, accent reduction and business English classes.
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