A Guide to Making an Open To Work Post on LinkedIn

LinkedIn has become the go-to platform for professionals looking to advance their careers and connect with potential employers. One feature that has gained popularity in recent years is the “Open to Work” setting, which allows users to indicate their job-seeking status to their network. By making an “Open to Work” post on LinkedIn, you can … Read more

DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List

Last Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced earlier this year that more academic specialties, including communications, human-centered technology design, and data visualization, had been approved for STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training). Higher education institutions are changing their academic programs in order to become more inclusive and alluring to international students. … Read more

22 SMART QUESTIONS TO ASK IN JOB INTERVIEW

Which sorts of questions should be asked? And are there some that should be avoided? I sought counsel from two experts on job interviews: Art Markman, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin and author of Bring Your Brain to Work, and John Lees, a career strategist and author based in the United … Read more

Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 International Students in the United States

After completing their degree, F-1 students can apply for temporary work and Optional Practical Training (OPT) in their field of study. Those who qualify may apply for up to a year of OPT work authorization either before (pre-completion) or after (post-completion) they finish their academic program (post-completion). On the contrary, any OPT time accrued before … Read more

What Are Online Sustainability Courses?

Learn about climate change and environmental sustainability and how to take action Professionals interested in learning more about sustainability and applying it to their work can enroll in online courses in enterprise and environmental sustainability. The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment is housed in the University of Oxford’s School of Geography and the … Read more