Welcome to the International Student Community

Quick Links:

If you missed The LinkedIn Guys’ workshop, you’re still able to watch the recording and review the slide deck. Go here and check out this powerful resource to help spruce up your LinkedIn profile and nail networking culture in the U.S.

Also, check out our latest conversation with Rice University’s Office of International Student Services to learn more about OPT and other frequently asked questions regarding work authorization.
Note: Since this video was recorded the graduation date has changed to May 04, 2024, and the USCIS processing time is now 3-3.5 months. 

Quick Start Guide to Career Resources: International Edition

Check out our in-house guide tailored to help you navigate your MBA experience as an International Student.

B-Speak! Online English Coaching

Succeed at Rice Business and Beyond. Improve your English with B‑Speak! Rice-Business School Leaders have teamed up with B‑Speak! to ensure you get the English support you need to thrive in your graduate programs — and beyond!

Looking for more opportunities to improve your language skills? Rice University offers free English and Culture Classes through the OISS, as well as ESL courses through the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. 

H1B Sponsorship Report

MBA-Exchange.com examined the US Department of Labor Data looking for sponsors of business profiles, such as MBAs and other related Masters.

Read their annual report here to learn more. 

Office of International Students and Scholars

Rice University’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) mission is to enhance the experience of the international population (which includes all non-immigrant visa students, researchers, and faculty) through serving as the chief liaison office for: immigration advising, cultural adaptation, international compliance, networking / public connections, and academic support, with university departments, government agencies, and community advocates.

MyVisaJobs.com

MyVisaJobs.com is now the largest and most trusted employment website for foreign workers seeking opportunities in United States. They integrate quantitative modeling methods and information technology to help people make their decisions more efficiently and accurately, and then achieve their American dreams.

Podcast & Blogs

Reddy & Neumann, P.C. provide the following podcast and blogs as helpful resources for international students:

Featured Articles

Search Smarter in 12twenty: Jobs, Saved Searches, Resumes, and Recruiting Tasks

Finding an opportunity is only one part of recruiting. You also need a system for tracking applications, managing documents, following up, and making sure promising opportunities don’t slip by. 12twenty has several tools that can help.

Apply Through 12twenty First

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By Tyler L. Hough
Tyler L. Hough Director, Employer Engagement
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Ready for 2Y Recruiting? 6 Tips for Strong Recruiting in Your Second Year

As you begin your second year at Rice Business, recruiting may feel familiar—but 2Y recruiting is not simply a repeat of internship recruiting.

Full-time recruiting can be faster, less structured, and more self-directed. Some employers have defined hiring plans, while …

By Rayna Anderson-Crier
Rayna Anderson-Crier Associate Director, Career Education and Advising
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Make 12twenty Work for You: Profile, Preferences, Events, and Calendar Tips

12twenty is Rice Business’s career management platform and your central hub for managing recruiting activity, discovering opportunities, registering for events, and connecting with employers. 12twenty works best when the information in your account is complete and current. A few small …

By Tyler L. Hough
Tyler L. Hough Director, Employer Engagement
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From Idea to Action: How to Conduct an International Job Search

In the previous article in this series Should You Expand Your Search Abroad, we explored how Rice MBAs can evaluate whether expanding your job search internationally makes strategic sense.

If you have identified one or two markets worth exploring, the …

By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
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Should You Expand Your Search Abroad? Five Strategic Factors to Consider

In the first article in this series, Expanding the Map, we explored why pursuing opportunities outside the United States can be a strategic career move for many Rice MBAs.

Before expanding your job search internationally, it helps to step back …

By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
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Contact & Location

Phone
(713) 348-2622
Address

6100 Main Street - MS 531
Houston, TX 77005

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm