What are the job prospects in the U.S. for the international students?
International students will find it far more challenging and difficult to find work than U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Most U.S. employers are reluctant to consider international students for journalism positions, and some have outright policies against doing so (the national TV networks, many national magazines and newspaper chains, but not all.) Many employers that hire summer interns are seeking candidates who might be good prospects for full-time jobs at the end of the summer. But if you are an international student, fewer employers will consider you for those summer intern “tryout jobs” because you won’t have hire permanent work authorization in the United States and they refuse to sponsor for long-term employment. However, every year some of our international students find jobs in the United States, at companies big and small. The reasons are many and can include one’s specialty background, language skills, high proficiency in a particular coverage area like business/fina
