Job or Internship Search
It is important while you are still a student to begin seeking internships or co-ops to build experience for applying to jobs once you graduate. Begin searching for internships for after your first year, and get involved with organizations both on and off campus to build leadership skills and to gain further experiences.
- Consult the Internship Search Timeline to learn the steps you need to take.
- Preparing for the Job or Internship Search
- How to look for internships or jobs
- International Friendly Companies
Preparing for the Job or Internship Search
Informational Interview
Informational interviews are a great way to explore career options, learn about different organizations and grow your professional network. They are casual conversations with someone who is working in a position or field that interests you. Informational interviewing is a common practice in the U.S. and should be a regular, ongoing part of your professional development, and it is never too early to start. If you have never done this before, it could be intimidating, even for domestic students. Consult the Career Guide and PackPros to learn how you can conduct an informational interview.
Networking & LinkedIn
Informational interviewing is one tool that you can use to build connections with NC State alumni and industry professionals. You may also attend career fairs, employer events on campus, and network via LinkedIn. Networking is an integral part of the job search process. Consult the Career Guide and PackPros to learn how to prepare for career fairs and set up your LinkedIn profile.
PackPros is a FREE professional development and career readiness series including topics such as career fairs, LinkedIn, resumes, cover letters, informational interviews and more.
Internship and Job Search page offers resources and support for your internship or job search
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Cover Letter
US-based companies will generally ask individuals to send in a one page resume with their education, work experience, and leadership experience along with a cover letter when applying for a position in the company.
A cover letter allows you to introduce yourself to a company that you’re interested in and allows you to share your story and express your interest in the company in greater detail. You can also talk about your personal and unique qualities that help you stand out as an applicant.
Students can attend drop-in hours to have your professional documents reviewed.
How to look for internships or jobs
ePACK
ePack is NC State’s career management platform for students to schedule individual appointments with career counselors, sign-up for information sessions, workshops and career fairs and to apply to internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs. Consult the chart below for how to navigate ePack.
CareerShift (access via ePACK “Resources” tab)
Use the CareerShift search tool to access all publicly posted internships and jobs on the internet in one place. You can also find companies who do what you want to do as well as contacts in your industry and alumni network.
GoinGlobal (access via ePACK “Resources” tab)
GoinGlobal is an online career and employment resource. It provides country-specific employment information, access to internship or job postings for opportunities around the world, an employer directory, and a search tool to identify H1-B friendly companies.
Additional Job Search Resources
Internship and Job Search page offers resources and support for your internship or job search
Indeed
WayUp – https://www.noexperiencejobs.io/
Worldwide Indeed (https://www.indeed.com/worldwide) – Indeed job search focusing on international jobs.
International Friendly Companies
| Resources (Identify companies who have petitioned for H-1B visas.) | Description |
|---|---|
| GoinGlobal (access via ePACK Resources tab) | Online tool with H-1B info section that provides information about US employers who have petitioned for H-1B employment visas. |
| Immihelp.com | Search H-1B sponsor companies. |
| myvisajobs.com | Provides information on H-1B visa and Green Card sponsors.Search employers to view their sponsorship data, or view reports on top H-1B sponsors, occupations and industries for each fiscal year. |
| E-verify | Search for employers that provide work authorization and sponsorship |
| US Citizenship and Immigration Services | H-1B Employer Data Hub https://www.uscis.gov/h-1b-data-hub |
| H1-B Grader | H1-B Grader provides information on H1-B sponsoring companies, statistics of companies and organizations from filing H1-B to approvals, and many more. |
| U.S. Department of Labor Disclosure Files Performance Data | The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) publishes extensive data on employment-based immigration in the United States. This includes comprehensive data on H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). Download the most recent “LCA Disclosure Data” file for information on employers who recently filed H-1B LCAs and the job titles for which they applied to sponsor. |