I've just moved to United States from Pakistan, to pursue my Master's in Business Analytics. I have 15 years of experience in financial consulting and central banking.

I've been searching for a paid internship for a while now, to practice the CPT. As per the university, work authorization will be issued against a valid job offer with a role aligned to what I'm studying.

However, after filing over 500 job applications, I am yet to receive any positive response.

Any suggestions for me please.

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It takes a lot of effort and money to sponsor a visa. With the slow hiring market, I think you’re going to find it hard to get into somewhere.

But I would definitely reach out to people on LinkedIn who have jobs you want and reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.

Have you reached out to your university business department’s resource center for help and direction? Also reach out to your professors. They are well connected with various firms and their recruiters and may be able to connect you with someone.

Given your extensive experience, you can’t be sending resumes out and hope something hits- you need to have someone who can introduce and vouch for your abilities to a prospective employer/recruiter.

Employers will raise an eyebrow as to why you- with 15 years experience- are looking for an internship. That’s can be a red flag, and they’ll pass on your resume without giving you a chance. That’s why you need to be connected directly by someone who can vouch for you and tell your story.

Change your majors to accounting instead. Much easier to get a job that way.

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