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    [OC] My unsuccessful and forlorn job search in tech on an F1 Visa

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    3. brtmns123 on

      i had the same experience with you. unfortunately those websites dont do anything. I applied thousands of jobs had 3 interviews 1 offer and didnt like it there applied hundreds but this time i contacted the team leaders. odds increase immensely. I got much more interviews and finally a better job

    4. Swolltaire on

      2k applications is insane. I suggest you focus on networking in order to get a referral

    5. DrProfSrRyan on

      Never had any success with EasyApply. Not even a rejection, just no responses at all. I’m assuming those companies get so many applications from that source due to the easy access, and they just ignore the whole pile.

    6. EduardH on

      What’s your degree/major? What university are you at? Are you in a big city? Are you reaching out to people on LinkedIn? I’m also on an F-1, but I’m definitely getting callbacks.

    7. grafix993 on

      Most companies won’t ever read your resume (even more for junior/entry level positions) if you require some kind of sponsorship now or in the future to work in the US.

    8. Egineer on

      You’re going to need a position that is willing to do an H1B sponsorship. 

      Check Actalent and other agencies. In a recession, those positions are more likely to disappear, but it’s better than doing a post-doc. They usually have a few positions that can have visa sponsorship.

    9. jacobtmorris on

      The number of job openings since covid is down about 80%. Interest rates plus the rhetoric around AI is really harmful for people looking to get newly hired.

    10. OldSports-- on

      Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming.

      Keep going, I’m searching for a job too and I’m inspired by you because you kept going so I can too🤝

    11. Icommandyou on

      Welcome to year 2010 when no one was hiring. It’s expensive for companies to hire F1 and right now tariffs are hitting even the big names in the industry who can afford h1b

    12. ZingyDNA on

      If you’re on F1 visa, you’ll need them to sponsor H1B, right? You could do OPT but that only lasts 1 or 2 years. So it makes sense employers aren’t keen to hire you..

    13. Itchy_Influence5737 on

      Bring your resume and CV to the actual building. Be a human being, not a faceless obligation.

      Talk to people in person. Shake people’s hands. If you don’t want to be treated like a number, stop just being a number.

    15. Hood_Harmacist on

      luckily i’ve never had to job hunt, except for one brief period. and I’m thankful for all the resourses the government has for such situations

    16. 12358132134 on

      If you sent a roll of toilet paper instead of a resume 2000 times you would get accepted at least once… Something is very wrong with your CV/positions you are applying to.

    17. CmdrMcLane on

      Are you doing informational interviews e.g. through your program’s career or Alumni center/network? Those can help a ton to get leads.

      First job is tough especially as F1. I have been there. Couldn’t get anything after my BA during financial crisis so I traveled for a year hahah and then did my MA. Wasn’t much better yet in 2011 after my MA but eventually something stuck. Just gotta keep at it. Good luck!!

    18. v3bbkZif6TjGR38KmfyL on

      Probably should have adapted your application documentation after the first 20 rejections…

    20. IamHysterical on

      If a job requires 3-4 years experience, its not an entry level job.

      My first IT job out of college was working overnights at the help desk. I did that for a year and a half before getting a Microsoft contract. Did that for 2 years before I got my current job as an IT Manager.

      I’ll assume that you are just trying to apply off courses alone. If you had the ability to list non-coursework experience, that would go a long way for entry level positions.