International Students

Source: https://careernetwork.msu.edu/channels/international-student/

MSU’s Career Services Network has partnered with MSU’s Office for International Students and Scholars to provide centralized online career resources for international students. Below you will find curated content designed to support international students, and all students exploring global career opportunities, in navigating the job search process and effectively communicating the unique value of their experiences to potential employers.

Companies that Hire International Students

Global Job Search

Global job search tool GoinGlobal offers country-specific job boards and resources
See the top companies where international MSU alumni work in their home countries
Connect with MSU alumni clubs in your home country
Research companies with locations in your home country and the U.S.
Join MSU student groups affiliated with the country where you wish to work

Success Strategies

International Student Career Planner – Year by Year
On-Campus Jobs and Internships: MSU hires more than 17,000 students each year for part-time jobs and internships on-campus. Finding work on campus is easier for international students than it is to find work off-campus, due to visa regulations.

Finding Work in the U.S.

Immigration law makes it challenging for international students to obtain full-time work in the U.S. after graduation. Many U.S. based organizations value the diversity that international students bring to their organizations, however due to immigration law, organizations have difficulty employing international students.

International Student Employment Guide
Learn more about job search basics in the U.S. for international students
How to Talk to U.S. Employers about Internships (CPT)
How to Talk to U.S. Employers about Post-Graduation Work (OPT)

Know your Work Authorization Options

F-1 or J-1 students (unless prohibited by J-1 sponsor) are eligible to work on-campus for 20 hours a week during the school year and full-time during vacation periods. Work that exceeds 20 hours per week on-campus or any work off-campus must be authorized by OISS.

Review work authorization options for international students.

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26%

Bachelor's degree graduates continue education.

77%

Undergraduate students complete an internship.

93%

Bachelor's degree graduates work or continue education.

*Data Source: Post-graduation outcomes and experiences of bachelor’s degree recipients (2021-2025).

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