H-1B Back-Up Options For International Students

The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in the U.S. for work. As you explore …

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Summer Internships Are Winding Down. Here’s What Interns And Employers Should Do Next. By Christine Cruzvergara

As fall approaches and college students plan to return to campus or resume their post-graduation job search, another season of summer internships is winding down. But for interns and employers, the end of an internship can represent the beginning of …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Leading the Next Generation of LGBT+ Advocates at Morgan Stanley

Below is a profile piece featuring Jen Ng, Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and Ally Network. Go to Morgan Stanley’s company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

As the newest Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and …

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Info Sessions / Coffee Chats / Office Hours / Tabling – what’s all that about?

Employers hold various types of sessions to help students connect with them, and to share information about the company and the roles they hire for.

Some of these sessions are in-person on campus, and some are virtual. All of them …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Get a Work Permit While Waiting for Your Green Card

Green card applicants who apply from inside the United States are generally eligible for employment authorization (work permit). While consular applicants must wait until they arrive in the U.S. with permanent resident status, adjustment of status applicants may obtain an …

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Should I Study Abroad?

Each year, over 180,000 college students in the US take the leap to study abroad, embracing the opportunity to live and learn in another country.

While stepping into the unknown can be daunting, it often turns into a transformative journey …

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Making the Most of Your Internship: Thriving Throughout Your Experience

You’ve navigated the first week and are settling into your internship. Now is the time to actively make the most of this opportunity. It’s a chance to gain experience, network, work on projects, and get exposure to an industry.

Here’s …

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LinkedIn Power-Up – Boosting Your Visibility for Recruiters

your visibility to recruiters. LinkedIn is the largest professional networking tool online. For individuals in career transition, an updated LinkedIn profile is a must.

Your LinkedIn profile should be filled out completely. A complete profile allows you to use LinkedIn …

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Aisha Myrick: Redefining Career Paths at Cummins

When Aisha Myrick talks about her career journey, ‘unexpected’ is the first word that comes to mind. From flightline electrician in the Air Force to Strategic Talent Pathways Leader at Cummins, Aisha has transformed her career using her military-driven mindset …

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Finding Your Community at UMass Amherst

Coming to UMass Amherst as either a first time freshmen or a transfer student, walking onto this campus can be an overwhelming experience. You may find yourself traveling from across the globe, across the country, across the state, or even …

By Felicia Griffin-Fennell
Felicia Griffin-Fennell Director of the SBS RISE Program & Lecturer in Sociology
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