Finding Internships
Explore the platforms and resources below to find internship opportunities, discover potential employers, and network with professionals.
External Websites
- : It connects students with companies for short-term, project-based internships.
International students do not get discouraged, you too can participate in Internships. Contact UTEP's Office of International Programs for support in navigating work authorization procedures.
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of work authorization which allows you to work off-campus.
- On-campus employment allows F-1 international students to work on campus without further work authorization, and is approved directly through OIP.
External Internship Searching Sites
- - Find employers interested in hiring international talent with their proprietary H1B visa search engine. Plus, OPT-friendly employer listings with guidelines to help students navigate the OPT application and authorization process.
- - Offers insights for international students on H-1B visa sponsorship, helping them navigate job opportunities and employer trends
- - Connects international students with paid, short-term projects, allowing them to gain practical experience.
- Glassdoor offers a vast database of employee reviews, salary reports, and interview experiences, providing job seekers with a transparent view of what it's like to work at specific companies.
- Career Bliss provides insights into company culture, salaries, and employee satisfaction, helping job seekers make informed decisions about potential employers.
- LinkedIn connects job seekers with detailed company pages, employee networks, and job postings, enabling comprehensive research and networking opportunities with potential employers.
These links will assist you in identifying a salary range for potential negotiations.
- Job Seekers Salary Calculator: This tool helps job seekers estimate potential earnings by providing detailed salary information for various roles within a company.
- SEEK U.T. provides detailed salary data for various job positions within the University of Texas system, helping job seekers understand compensation standards in this educational institution.
- PayScale offers personalized salary reports based on job title, experience, and location, assisting job seekers in determining competitive pay rates for their roles.
- The Salary Negotiation Guide provides strategies and data to help job seekers negotiate better salaries by understanding market rates and industry benchmarks.
- The OES program offers comprehensive wage estimates for different occupations across the U.S., enabling job seekers to compare salaries by industry and region.
- Salary List compiles publicly available salary data for a wide range of companies and positions, allowing job seekers to research and compare compensation.
- Texas Wages provides detailed wage information specific to various occupations within Texas, helping job seekers assess salary expectations based on regional data.
These links will support you in identifying the salary range for the area you anticipate living in comparison to El Paso.
- Texas Reality Check offers interactive tools to help users estimate the cost of living in different Texas cities, aiding in financial planning and budgeting.
- MonkeyGeek provides cost of living comparisons between various cities and regions, helping users understand the financial implications of moving to a new area.
- NerdWallet offers detailed cost of living calculators and financial advice, enabling users to compare expenses and make informed decisions about where to live.
- Best Places provides comprehensive cost of living data and comparisons, helping users evaluate different locations based on expenses like housing, utilities, and groceries.
- SmartAsset offers a cost of living calculator that compares expenses across various cities, assisting users in budgeting and financial planning for potential relocations.
- PayScale provides a cost of living calculator that integrates salary data, allowing users to see how far their income will go in different locations.