Guys getting a job is just as hard as finishing school. Yes, sad but true GPA and reference counts, and sadly enough, experience is 1st on this list. After finishing college, I was in home for 6 months searching for jobs. And i thought I had everything covered; citizenship, good GPA, 3 internship. Those who thinks being Green Card holder or citizen of the States makes it easy to get job, it's not entirely true. I know it is paticularly hard for internationl students, but I have seen some of my friends getting really good job with H1 offored. Lord knows how many types of resume and coverletter I have posted on who knows how many websites. All together, I have 50 different format of resume in my hard drive now. Well, giving numerous interviews, I have learned some very important lessons. Here let me share with you. - Send your resume and cover-letter to any companies that interest you. I am sure you'll be spending more time doing this than you ever spent on you school work. - When interview date comes, take a look at your text book for some techincal/professional terminalogies. And most important of all, know something about the company and its policy before hand , and try to come up with some questions regarding to their projects. Believe me when they'll tell you "Do you have any question?" They are not kidding. - Internship is very important. If you had one, more likely you'll be employed there, just like me. Good luck :) Don't loose your hope.