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Students who have had interview experience should know that some things must be avoided during the interview. Even if you ask people who have a lot of interview experience, they will tell you that the point is not how good you are, but how to avoid doing badly. Some of the little details during the interview may be the key to your success. I believe many people have heard a story like this. The interviewer will choose to hire this kind and polite person because a candidate has picked up the garbage in the room and threw it into the trash. Although this is rarely the case in real-life interviews, we can all get what the moral of the story is.

 

 

Don’t be late

I believe this should be the most basic rule. Even if it is not in the workplace, no one likes to find out the other person is not there at the appointed time. Not to mention that during the interview, no matter which reason you are late, the interviewer is not obligated to consider your personal reasons, and in the end will only make you miss the opportunity. The concept of time is a manifestation of the seriousness of a person’s treatment of events. In a job-seeking environment, punctuality can reflect your profession and stuff.

 

 

Don’t talk non-stopping  

Some eloquent people often use their ability to speak to explain their work experience. Please don’t think of yourself as a storyteller. If you talk about it, you will deviate from the direction. The interviewer doesn’t want to hear you say something that is not there. When the closing is over, he closes and gives the initiative to the interviewer. It is best to explain your own experiences and skills in a limited time, as well as the achievements, goals and tasks accomplished, and better reflect your own competitiveness.

 

 

Don’t forget the details

 

Many students have forgotten some important details because they are either too confident or nervous. A well-intentioned job seeker is the most attractive to recruiters. Before the interview is over, the interviewer usually asks if you have any questions. Please prepare at least one or two sensible questions before the interview so that you won’t lose the job because of this detail. Don’t forget to write a thank you letter after the interview. The success or failure of the interview often depends on this small detail.

 

 

Of course, there are many other things to pay attention during the interview, but the most important thing is to maintain a good attitude. If you can be natural and confident in the interview, I believe most interviewers will consider you. If you can avoid the small details of these interviews, I believe that the students are not far from the offer of their favorite company.

 

 

 

It’s really hard to find a job in the United States for international students. Not only because it’s not like the strength of the country or the experience, but also in the United States they communicate in a second language. However, there are lots of resources online that could really help those international students out on their difficulty on job searching.

 

 

1. Indeed

 

I believe that anyone who has experience finding a job in the United States has heard of this website. It can be said that it is the most old recruitment website. Basically, the biggest job listing site that can be found online, and they can store your resumes in their cloud, which is very suitable for mass applying online. But the downside is that the amount of information is too large, resulting in many similar titles but not the job they are looking for. In particular, because of the identity problem of international students, there are actually many job opportunities that can’t be applied at all, so they often waste unnecessary time.

 

 

 

2. ZipRecruiter

 

The recruitment website that has been pretty popular in the United States in recent years mainly cooperates with many small and medium-sized enterprises. It is very practical for international students who have not experienced any graduation, because multinational companies usually only recruit experienced people in the United States. In contrast, small and medium-sized enterprises do not have so many requirements, so the probability of getting H1b sponsor is greatly improved. And the simple application process of this website can reduce the time for international students to filter information and fill in the information. The only downside is that because they apply for a quick application process with one-click application, they often face a lot of competition, so they reduce the chances of finding a job.

 

3. Career US

 

This website is also a recruitment website that has only recently emerged in recent years. The site was originally created to help international students find jobs in New York, and later expanded to the whole United States because of too many users. Since this is a job-search website specially designed for international students, it provides many opportunities for internal promotion. It is estimated that it depends on the internal resources of the former schoolmaster. Because Career US is concerned that the applicants are mostly foreign students, the company profile has the status and data of H1b Sponsor over the years. Together with the accurate classification on the website, it can help international students to quickly find a job that suits them. It does not need to waste too much time to choose. It can be said that this is the most suitable recruitment websites for international students out of these three.

Choosing only a prestigious school is the biggest misunderstanding for many students applying to study in the United States. Although famous schools have their own advantages, study showed that many people apply for prestigious schools not because of their excellent courses and popular majors, but because of their superiority in terms of recognition.

 

The competition of prestigious schools is fierce.

From the historical precipitation to the academic atmosphere and the strength of teachers, famous schools usually have their superiority. Generally speaking, the students of prestigious schools have high overall quality and a strong learning atmosphere. The environment, teachers, academic advantages and future development space of prestigious schools are unparalleled in ordinary universities. However, the competition in prestigious schools is fierce, and it is not easy to enroll in a school like this. It is more difficult to obtain scholarships. Therefore, unless you have enough strength, it is easy to lose in the competition.  Many people have limited strength, and even do not meet the requirements of the school. It makes no sense to waste your time and money to set a goal that you can’t reach at all. Students should choose those “prestigious schools” under the premise of conditional permission and respect for their hobbies.

Blindly applying to school with good ranking

Those so-called American university ranking knowledge is only a reference. A higher ranking does not mean that everything is better. American students pay more attention to whether they are comfortable in studying at university and whether they can. The ultimate goal for students in the United States is to made themselves more prepare for American companies to value talents after the final graduation. American students invest more attention to using their time and money in the college that is most conducive to their own development. The hard work and high tuitions for famous schools are not what most Americans are willing to choose.

 

There are various types of universities in the US

The United States has the most comprehensive and largest system of higher education in the world, with a total of over 4,000 universities. American universities are generally divided into these three categories which are 4-year universities, liberal arts schools and community colleges. A regular 4-year university offers comprehensive education and professional education. They usually offer a graduate school that can be either public or private. Private representatives include the famous Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, etc. Public university include Berkeley, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, and the University of Illinois. Liberal arts schools mainly provide general education, cultivate generalists, small scale, high tuition fees, but also high scholarships. Generally, there is no graduate school, and only a bachelor’s degree is offered. A good liberal arts college is harder to get than a comprehensive university. Representatives include Amherst College, Williams College, Wesley Girls’ School, and more. The liberal arts college pays more attention to students’ education than to research.
After completing a two-year study at the community college, an associate degree is awarded. This credit is recognized by a four-year university and can be transferred to a four-year comprehensive university to continue to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Community colleges are also divided into two categories, one for students to transfer to a four-year comprehensive university to continue their studies, and the other for vocational training in specialized fields.

In conclusion, choosing a school that suits you is the most important thing. Going to a “prestigious school” is not necessarily the best choice for everyone.

To see the US News ranking for universities in the United State, please click on the url. https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities