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International St乌兰nt Career Services

We understand how important it is for you to find the right career path that fits your interests and strengths. That’s why at 雪的大学, we have lots of resources to help you grow and explore.

JOBS ON/OFF CAMPUS AND INTERNSHIPS

Snow has over 700 jobs on campus for st乌兰nts

Whether it’s to earn a bit of extra cash, practice your newfound skills, meet new people, or simply make the most of every minute while you’re studying in the USA, there’s plenty of reasons why you might want to work as an international st乌兰nt at 犹他州的雪学院.

 

校园工作

As an international st乌兰nt, it’s important for you to focus on your academics while enrolled at 雪的大学. This is a great time for you to concentrate on your studies, improve your English skills, and adjust to a new lifestyle and culture in the United 州.

If you do choose to find a job, please be aware of the following:

  • Your visa requires that you work 校园只有, meaning your paycheck must come 从 雪的大学.
  • 你需要 get a US Social Security number before you can legally work in the U.S.A.
  • As an international st乌兰nt, you also need to 提交纳税申报表 in America – whether or not you earn an income.
  • International st乌兰nts are welcome to work up to 20 hours per week on campus during 这学期.
  • During the summer months, you are authorized to work up to 40 hours per week on campus. 

What kind of on-campus jobs can you get?

  • 的re’s lots to choose 从 such as library assistants, office workers, activity center assistants, event crew, custodial, grounds maintenance, teaching assistants, graders, peer mentors, tutors, and much more!

How can you find a job?

  • Take the first step by logging into 雪.joinhandshake.com (使用你的名字.lastname as your username and create a password). 一旦你 registered as a Snow st乌兰nt, you will automatically be given a job seeker account so you can easily view and apply for jobs.

We also encourage you to visit the 职业中心 any time when you are here on campus. Alternatively, feel free to email 乌兰.wons@secivres.reerac.

Global Studies 实习

This is a unique program that gives international st乌兰nts a chance to gain real-life work experience on campus.

它是如何工作的??

For this specific internship, st乌兰nts are only allowed to work on-campus with faculty and staff of 雪的大学, due to their visa requirements. If accepted for this internship, st乌兰nts have the freedom to choose the office they would like to work in and learn 从. For example, if you are a computer science major and would like to learn more about cyber security, then you can work directly with our IT department in this specific area.

In addition to gaining hands-on experience and an hourly wage, you will work side by side with our staff or faculty, forging strong relationships. 在你的最后 internship, you may also receive a letter of recommendation or job referrals 从 the people you interned with, which will be valuable assets to you as you approach 毕业.

实习 applications open at the beginning of the spring semester and close in 2月中旬. Contact the Center for Global Engagement office 了解更多信息.

谁有资格?

的 Global Studies 实习 is only open to international st乌兰nts with:

  • A minimum of 45 credits (the internship takes place during your last semester at Snow 学院).
  • 平均成绩不低于3分.6.

其他实习

Interning during your studies gives you a great opportunity to gain practical experience and make connections in professional fields you are considering for a career path.

Here’s some things to keep in mind if you explore st乌兰nt internships while enrolled at a 社区 College:

  • 实习s can take many forms – paid or unpaid; volunteer or for credit; part-time or full-time over the summer.
  • You can intern with an employer, government agency, or a non-profit organization.
  • Interns may take a total of 6 internship credits at 雪的大学, but no more than 3 credits in any one semester. St乌兰nts must work a minimum of 45 hours for each credit.
  • 实习s are typically pass/fail courses within your major or program of study.
  • You are empowered to arrange your own internships in collaboration with a faculty member in your major or program of study, and the supervisor at the workplace.

Learn more about college internships here



校外工作

After you have studied at 雪的大学 for one academic year, you may be eligible to work off-campus but only in your field of study or major. 的re are two options:

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

This option requires that you are registered for an internship/practicum course that is an “integral part of an established curriculum (required for all st乌兰nts in the major or optional in the program)”. 你需要 complete an application with a recommendation 从 the faculty member offering the course. 请注意,如果 you receive one year or more of full-time CPT, you become ineligible for any post-completion optional practical training (OPT).

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

This highly popular option offers you training or employment that is directly related to your academic major of study. OPT is designed to provide you with practical experience 在今天的就业市场.

What’s the best part about OPT and community colleges?

You can get twice the work experience when you attend 雪的大学!

As an international st乌兰nt on an F-1 visa in the United 州, you are eligible for a total of 12 months of OPT per educational degree level (e.g. Associate’s, Bachelor’s, 硕士).

That means that when you enrol at a community college, you can do OPT twice!

  • Once after graduating 从 雪的大学 with your Associate’s degree, and
  • Again after graduating 从 the university you transfer to and earn a Bachelor’s degree 从.

That’s 24 months of full time OPT work experience. You'll get two valuable, unique employment opportunities plus twice the income potential!

Each semester, our team at the Center for Global Engagement holds an OPT workshop to give international st乌兰nts more information and tips. 请 PG电子游戏 for the next available workshop dates.

Career Development Resources at 雪的大学

At 雪的大学, we provide personalized coaching and assistance tailored to your specific needs to help you discover your true purpose and make a meaningful contribution to society, your community, and your employer.

Throughout your time with us, our faculty, professors, and skilled coaches will offer you support and guidance to boost your confidence and encourage you to work hard to 实现你的梦想.

In addition to this individualized counselling, we even have a special class dedicated to helping you explore and identify the right career for you.

职业决定(课程编号:GNST 1500)

  • Offered online and in-person, and you can choose a fast, half-semester format or a slower-paced full semester format.
  • You will evaluate career possibilities, opportunities, and occupations that are appropriate for your abilities, interests, and personality in order to choose a best-fit career for a lifetime of satisfaction and success.
  • You will benefit 从 practical, hands-on exercises such as practice interviews, roleplays, writing resumes and cover letters, and job searching.

职业中心 at 雪的大学 has a wide variety of 就业资源 供你探索. 的y also host more than 40 events each year for employers who come to campus to recruit st乌兰nts for vacancies.

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