Hiring International Students

To compete in the global economy, companies need smart, competitively trained, global talent. Approximately 60 percent of Simon MS and MBA Students are international.

Why Hire International Students from Simon

• Global commitment—Simon’s historical focus has been on attracting internationally diverse students. For over two decades, more than 50 percent of Simon’s incoming class has been from other countries. Our curriculum and programs are designed to enhance the academic and cultural experience of diverse international candidates.
• Multicultural, Multilingual—Familiarity with language, customs, and business practices in emerging markets, coupled with rigorous academic training at Simon, ensures the best qualified candidates for international companies.
• World-class education—Recruiters and hiring managers from multinational and global companies remark about the intellectual agility, extensive quantitative and analytical training, and teamwork skills of Simon candidates.
• Problem-solving abilities—Simon international candidates are trained using the Frame, Analyze, Communicate (FACt) approach to solving complex business problems. That distinctive training, combined with their own experience in doing business in other countries, uniquely brings new perspectives and problem-solving skills to organizations. Students have experience in their home cultures as well as in the US, and can bring that knowledge to the workplace.
• Adaptability and work ethic—International candidates demonstrate the ability, desire, and perseverance to acculturate and learn in a different country. Simon candidates know how to manage change.
• Diversity and leadership—Simon has recruited talented candidates from over 130 countries, and has developed them to become global leaders and change agents to deliver growth.
• Commitment—Because of the complexities of changing jobs on a work visa, international candidates tend to stay with employers longer. This helps reduce talent recruitment costs, inspires loyalty, and improves retention rates.

Opportunities for Employers

Short-Term Summer Employment

Most international students hold F-1 visas. Under this type of visa, students are eligible for Practical Training--short-term employment in the United States (up to 12 to 15 months) in conjunction with their academic program. This arrangement is suitable for either summer interns or graduating students and is easy to facilitate. To hire an international student with an F-1 visa for summer employment (internships) or full-time employment after graduation, the employer simply sends the student an offer letter on official letterhead and includes the following information: name and address of employer, name of intended hire’s immediate supervisor, position title and brief job description, beginning and ending dates, and salary. Students will work in conjunction with the International Services Office (ISO) of the University of Rochester to obtain work authorization.

Short-Term U.S. Employment After Graduation

Many organizations choose to hire international students for short-term training in the United States followed by permanent employment in either the U.S. or the student’s home country. If you have employment needs outside the U.S., international students are a great resource. Their education, combined with their knowledge of multiple languages and cultures, is an asset to any international organization. Students who hold an F-1 visa and have been enrolled as full-time students for the previous nine months can apply for a maximum of twelve months of Optional Practical Training within the U.S. The student is responsible for all application procedures, so this process is not time-consuming for employers.

Long-Term U.S. Employment

Many international students are such strong candidates that organizations choose to work with them to arrange for long-term employment in the U.S. Although citizenship situations vary according to the student, his or her home country, and other factors, most Human Resources departments are familiar with the process involved in obtaining an H-1B visa.