INTRODUCTION

We are aware about the current harsh situation of the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID 19) across the world. The scenario of such a powerful virus is faced by the world after so long. Under, this stressful situation students are with many questions whether how to manage with this situation especially the students who are find with jobs.

This article is dedicated to providing information to International students to help them in their Job search. So, check it out!

IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Following points describe about the effect of outbreak of COVID 19 on the international students:

For the eligible students under theCurricularPractical Training (CPT) are suspended.

Eligible students of the fall batch might have already applied for the OPT EAD or are in the last semester.

Under the current severe outbreak of coronavirus, the students are no longer allowed to work.

In order to schedule regarding further work students must reach out to their employers.

If the students failed to get employment in the limited time, they might lose their F1 Visa validity.

Chinese students have faced discrimination in some of the areas as the origin of the virus is from China.

Uncertainty is face by the prospective international students who are planning their career in future in the USA.

Administration tests like SAT have been canceled across more than 15 countries.

SUPPORT TO THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Due the outbreak of the dangerous virus the world is suffering a lot and the scenario is more difficult for the international students as they are far from their family and home country. Therefore, every possible support is provided to help them in this harsh situation.

Online classes are been taken in order to maintain with the educational structure respecting the fact of social distancing.

Educational Institutes have setup with counseling hotline service to help the Chinese students who may face discrimination due to the origin of the virus is from China.

Students are allowed to choose to go back to their home country or can stay at the campus.

Students belonging from the countries with high virus threat or travel ban can file with online application requesting as an exception to the campus closure.

OPT and CPT eligible students should contact their concerned employers in order to maintain their employment period.

For the prospective international students schools around the country are planning to work on address issues which are affecting the applicants.

TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

In this situation these tips can be helpful:

Despite of this bad situation, calm down yourself and try to figure out with your objectives and vision in order to keep your dream alive to work in the USA.

Currently most of the U.S. workforce is working remotely. Under this situation seek your chance to get informational interviews. This might be helpful to you in getting remote work.

After every informational interview thank the person for giving their time. Represent your skills and management abilities with them, if they are matching to their requirement you might get a chance to work as an intern remotely.

You can gain experience and can grow skills currently by helping small enterprises around you who are facing hard time due to the outbreak of the virus.

Despite of knowing with the bitter truth that the current scenario has got a great impact on the hiring market you should not lose hope and should continue with your job search across the country.

Be clear in your vision. Current scenario is not easy for any person but wise action would be to ensure you safety first and not to lose focus.

FINAL THOUGHT

The virus outbreak has a great impact across the world and has become a threat for every industry across the globe. During your journey as an international student this is could be one of the toughest challenges to survive in maintaining your career path.

As phrased by George Herbert “A will will find a way”, don’t lose your will for building your career in the USA. Reach United OPT to make your will more strong.