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As an international student in the U.S., you have a lot to consider when it comes to your career planning. From writing a resume that can make it through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to covering the different work authorizations you could be eligible for, we have a resource for you! Check them out below!
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Career Services Team

Discover our career services team — a group of professionals from diverse fields committed to sharing their expertise to guide you on a successful journey in your chosen path.

Work with us virtually! We are here to answer questions, help get work authorizations and find employment, and much more!

Summer Peixoto

Career Coach
summer.peixoto@shorelight.com ​

Bianca Coria

Career Coach
bianca.coria@shorelight.com ​

Kara Marín

Career Coach
kara.marin@shorelight.com

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H-1B Visa Explainer

Find out:

  • Who must pay the new $100K H-1B visa fee 
  • Who does not have to pay the new $100K H-1B visa fee
  • How to stay on the path that does not require the fee

How Can We Help?

Click a topic below to learn more. You can also scroll down to search our career-related courses, and see our upcoming live webinars and more information about our Virtual Internships.

Take an eLearning Course Anytime

We have quick and easy courses to help you develop a resume, write a cover letter, prepare for an interview, and more. Click here to find and start the career prep course you need.

Watch a Live Webinar with Career Experts

We present to students all the time! Join us for topics like: Introduction to the U.S. Workforce, Developing an Online Presence, and the Ethical Use of AI for job searches—and so much more! Click here to see what's next.

Watch a Recorded Webinar Anytime
Did you miss the webinar you signed up for? No problem! All of our past webinars can be watched within about 72 hours of their end date. Click here to see what's available now.

Get More Info about Career Services

Find out all about the career services we offer to our partner universities. Click here or scroll down this page or email our career experts anytime for more info at: 
Career.Services@shorelight.com

Find out More about Career Premium

In addition to our free career services, we offer a few different options to enhance your career skills and opportunities in our Career Premium program. Click here to jump to the Express Interest button.

Read our Student Stories
Need some career inspiration? Find out what other students at Shorelight universities are doing. Perhaps you'll be featured next! Click here to explore Student Stories.

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Virtual Internship Placement Rate

30+

Years of Career Services Experience

13,000+

Global Internship Partners
Overview

Career Services

Advising and CPT/OPT Placement Support

Learn the basics of preparing for your future career, including creating a career plan, practicing interviews, building a professional network, and more. Discover your options for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the U.S. and get the support you need to apply for OPT and CPT (Curricular Practical Training) opportunities in your sector.

Global Citizenship Certifications

We have both a 2-hour workshop and an 8-lesson online course on Global Citizenship, both of which offer a Certificate from the University for Peace in Costa Rica, a U.N.-endorsed institution. Don't miss your chance to gain valuable communication and thought leadership skills to set you apart from the crowd! Contact course.support@shorelight.com for details on how to enroll.

Pluralsight Certifications

Our partnership with Pluralsight offers students the chance to earn industry credentials in STEM and Business courses, all self-paced and online. Some courses are 10-30 hours, while others may be 80-100 hours. All are incredibly valuable!

Virtual Internship Program

In our Virtual Internship program, you'll get hands-on projects supervised by both a manager and a C-suite (top-level) company executive. The program is based around each student's location and industry preferences, time zone considerations, and schedule. 

Virtual Internship Details

Start on your career path as early as your first year of university!
  • Guaranteed placement with a 3.0 GPA minimum

  • No need to wait for CPT authorization

  • Manageable schedule of 10 hours/week for 10 weeks
  • Flexible start dates 5x per year

  • Over 13,000 multi-national companies across 50 industry sectors available

Cost of Career Premium Depends on the Partnership

Fill out the Express Interest form, and we'll contact you to confirm your individual cost.

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Services

Available to all Shorelight Students
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Don't wait until you're about to graduate!
Start planning as early as your 1st year
Free services include:
  • Career Advice & Planning
  • Resume / Portfolio Review
  • Interview Practice
  • Help Building Your Network

Career Premium

Significant Savings via Shorelight
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Full Career Premium includes:
  • Virtual Internship
  • Pluralsight Certifications
  • Univ for Peace Certifications
  • Shorelight Certifications
Student Testimonials

The Impact of a Virtual Internship

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Shrikant Satle, CSU Global Graduate

Interned at Koch Disruptive Technologies
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Mijhael Aguilar, UCF Global, Graduating May 2024

Interned at The Air League
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