International Students

We are so glad you are studying at UTD. We are here to help you navigate the job search process successfully and land the job of your dreams. See our Career Advisors to make a game plan for your future career.  

Career Readiness

In addition to related technical or functional experience and knowledge, employers also seek candidates with strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills acquired in a variety of settings. These can be developed through involvement in student organizations, student employment, enrolling in courses with group projects, volunteer experiences, internships, or developing friendships with students of different backgrounds.

To succeed in the US job market, you need to possess and display not only technical but also interpersonal skills. Check out the NACE Career Readiness Competencies employers are looking for in their candidates.

Pathway to Professionalism Badge

Increase your professional skills and gain a UTD digital badge this semester as you develop job-ready competencies by completing activities and attending career events. Gain the chance for an exclusive completion celebration event, plus early access to our Career Fair.

Networking

Create a community of advocates. Do this through Interstride and LinkedIn.  

Read our LinkedIn and Networking guides for tips and chat with a Career Advisor to talk through how to make connections that turn into referrals without coming off as pushy or awkward.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Most application processes start with a resume and possibly a cover letter. Stand out from the pack by highlighting your accomplishments and passion. See our Resume and Cover Letter guides for the how-to. 

Stay on top of what formats Human Resource teams prefer. Connect with a Career Advisor to learn how to make it easy for someone to see your value.  

Job Search

Designed for international students to assist in their job search process, Interstride unlocks an almost limitless and robust support for the career journey of international students. Log in using your UT Dallas email address and SSO.

For more information on how to improve your self-marketing and how to effectively use Interstride or conduct a search, chat with a Career Advisor.   

To understand your work eligibility, chat with ISSO.

Interviewing

This is your time to build rapport by sharing your excitement for the job, the industry, and how you could add value to both. We can help you do this—book an interview prep appointment to hear what questions you will likely be asked or a mock interview to do a practice role play with a Career Advisor.

The UCC maintains the Career Resource Library that contains the most relevant and up-to-date in job search techniques.