Power Ties: The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the United States - Revised and Updated

Now completely updated, "Power Ties: The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the United States" is the original job search guide for international students planning to work in America. Written by the former head of campus recruiting at Monster.com, and the former Associate Director of Corporate Recruiting at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, "Power Ties" has been presented to thousands of international students from over 70 universities and business schools across the U.S. and broadly endorsed by career counselors at all levels. This practical and comprehensive guide will surprise and empower you: -Why companies often resist hiring international students, and how you can motivate them to hire you. -Why international students spend too much time on cover letters and resumes. -What are the biggest mistakes international student job seekers make, and how to avoid them. -How to build professional relationships that will get you hired, and set you up for success. There is a reliable path to U.S. employment that has been traveled successfully by many international students over the past 10 years. Learn how they did it, and how you can too!