It may not be all too relevant to those who graduated but those of you who are just graduating or will soon be, it is important that you know when and how good firms hire.

First of all, because of H1B complications, smaller firms are unwilling to sponsor for your H1B. They are not willing to invest on you for a year with the risk of losing you after one year. So, its mainly big firms which still hire internationals (there are some exceptions).

Second, start job search early-probably in September/October. Many companies hire most of their people by the end of November. Some of those who join them had already interned there and others are from good schools. If you do not go to a good school, you are in a deep sh*t. But don't give up. Try the alumni network at school. It helps to get an interview. Polish your resume. Add some stuff from back home if you can. You should have plenty to talk about and many a times the interviewers give you the option to highlight your talents.

Internships are important. Do them if you can. Use your CPT if its possible to use it, else go on and use your OPT to do one summer internship at a good firm which hires internationals. This may be a better way to secure a job.

Third, prepare well for your interview. If a firm gives you an interview, they believe you can be a good fit. So, the next process is all up to you. Go to vault guide for interview preparation.



Fourth, those of you planning for pursue a degree in accountancy, there are a bunch of programs offered by the big 4. They have specialized degrees which virtually guarantee a job. You get to intern in one of those big 4s. They also sponsor for your degree including living costs. Most of them have deadlines in November/December for interviews. So, apply early.