Finding Employment

For information on how your visa affects your employment situation, see the I-Center staff, Foreign Student/Scholar/Families Advisers. Those with J-2 visas can find out how to apply for employment authorization by visiting our page on Applying for J-2 Employment Authorization. Those with F-2 and other visas can explore alternatives related to their career interests with the Adviser to International Families.

The Career Development Center (723-3963), located in 563 Salvatierra Walk, offers workshops in resume writing, interviewing, and job-hunting strategies. Job listings are found in binders at the center. Appointments can be arranged by calling (725-1789). A workshop for spouses is usually offered during Winter Quarter. Visit their web site at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CDC.

To apply for jobs on campus, visit http://jobs.stanford.edu, where you can browse for job openings. Current listings can also be found in the Stanford Report.

To find temporary employment, contact Manpower Staffing Services (846-2200 or email: stanford@manpowersj.com) at 3825 El Camino Real. For other off-campus agencies, see the yellow pages of the telephone book, under “Employment Agencies.”

Check notice boards around campus (I-Center, Tresidder, academic departments, the Career Development Center, etc.) for postings of occasional work.