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Community Powers

International students face a competitive landscape and need to work harder to find experience in a different culture due to limited job visas, governmental hoops, cultural and language barriers, and unfamiliarity with the job search process, such as networking in a business or social setting. International students bring great value to their institution and workplace by contributing to the economy, driving research, diversifying campus life, and facilitating global understanding. The Career Center cares about your career aspirations and we provide tailored services and resources to help you along your career journey at Cal. Engage with us early! Meet with a career counselor to take advantage of all the resources the Career Center offers.

Campus Community Resources

Berkeley International Office

On-campus Job Search Resources:

Student Organizations

English language resources

Career Planning Resources

U.S. Job Search

Plan your career at Cal as an international student

Learn about the job search process and essential skills

Understand the work authorization and visa regulations

Work Authorizations:

Work Visa:

Find the international friendly hiring employers

  • Handshake: Use the “Work Authorization” filters of the Job Search and Fair Search pages to identify employers who are willing to provide job visa sponsorship or accept international students using work authorizations.
  • 2017-2021 UCB OPT employer lists
  • H1b job visa databases: www.myvisajobs.com, www.immihelp.com, https://www.h1bdata.info/

Overseas Job Search (including home country)

Graduate and Professional School Application