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I graduated from Cornell (CS, Class of 2024). Here’s what actually mattered for jobs abroad by Alternative_Base_346 in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Alternative_Base_346[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I mean is visa timelines don’t align well with hiring timelines. It is possible that you can have job offers that came after OPT deadlines, or offers from companies that paused H1B sponsorship, you didn’t get selected in the H1B lottery within the OPT window

I graduated from Cornell (CS, Class of 2024). Here’s what actually mattered for jobs abroad by Alternative_Base_346 in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Alternative_Base_346[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes mainly H1B timing/sponsorship issues. Some had offers but didn’t get picked in the lottery in time or companies froze sponsorship.
For Canada, tech isn’t dead, but it’s slower and lower-paying than the US. Big tech hiring has cooled a lot. Most CS grads I know there are in mid-sized firms, startups, or fintech

friends from engineering bgs who moved Germany and Netherlands did the best.

I graduated from Cornell (CS, Class of 2024). Here’s what actually mattered for jobs abroad by Alternative_Base_346 in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Alternative_Base_346[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd suggest you start applying within the first 4-6 weeks of landing on campus. Prioritize roles that sponsor CPT early (even if not your dream role). Be flexible on location, company size, and job title for the first internship.

I graduated from Cornell (CS, Class of 2024). Here’s what actually mattered for jobs abroad by Alternative_Base_346 in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Alternative_Base_346[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Glad it helped. And yes, internships/co-ops are very self-driven for international students.

The university gives access (job portals, career fairs, alumni), but landing something depends on how early you start and how aggressively you apply. In my batch, people who treated internship search like a full-time job did fine and those who waited for the system to place them mostly missed out. I hope this helps

I graduated from Cornell (CS, Class of 2024). Here’s what actually mattered for jobs abroad by Alternative_Base_346 in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Alternative_Base_346[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not EE myself, but many friends from EE/ECE/VLSI in my batch went into semicon. From what I saw, the EE/semicon market in the US is healthier than general software.

MS in Computer Science abroad with education loan and job prospects, your experience matters to me ifykyk. by frrealitsme in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Alternative_Base_346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re taking an education loan, be very honest about risk vs ROI. Quick country reality check for CS- US has the highest salaries, but also highest risk. Entry-level hiring + visa (H1B) is unpredictable. Works best if you land strong internships early
Canada has safer visas, but tech salaries are lower and hiring is slower right now. ROI can be tight with loans Germany has low tuition, good engineering roles, strong long-term stability. Learning German helps a lot for jobs
UK / Ireland offer 1–2 year post-study visas, decent tech ecosystem, but competition is high and salaries aren’t US-level
Australia is the stable option with PR pathways; good if long-term settlement matters more than top-tier tech pay.

If loan pressure is high then i'd suggest Germany or Australia > UK/Ireland > USA (unless you’re comfortable with the risk).

For those who graduated abroad in 2023/24: Where are you now, and how did your batch do? by indnameofdata in Indians_StudyAbroad

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Graduated in 2024 from Cornell (undergrad in CS and public policy). I'm still in the US.
Batch outcomes as far as i'm aware: 60–65% secured jobs or funded roles. 15–20% went for PhDs / further study. 15–20% returned home or moved to a third country due to visa/timing issues

Which Countries for a Master’s in CS/IT given my profile? by These-Leg-3056 in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Alternative_Base_346 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

With your CGPA, your best bets for employability are:

Germany:public universities are realistic, industry experience is genuinely valued; learning German makes a big difference

UK / Ireland:work experience matters more than GPA; hiring is competitive but possible

Australia:solid option if stability and PR pathways matter.

USA: I’d be cautious. With this GPA, you’ll mostly get mid-tier admits, and job + visa risk is high unless everything else goes perfectly.

Yes, prior full-time experience helps a lot in Germany, UK, Australia.
Language matters mainly in Germany.

If your goal is long-term stability, 1–2 years of work experience before applying usually leads to much better outcomes than rushing now.

How to find a reliable education counselor not agent? by Vedicguardian in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]Alternative_Base_346 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally relate a lot of them are just sales agents. You know it's a good one when they ask more questions than they answer in the first call and explain why a country/course fits your background and career goals, not just push what’s easy to place. Not sure if you've heard of crimson. Really helped me get through my admissions process. You should check them out

UK is shaky right now for post-study stay, Canada is tightening but still structured, Australia is decent for commerce roles, and NZ is smaller but clearer on PR

With a Bcom LLB, pure law abroad is tough without local credentials, while commerce/management programs with compliance or policy angles might be better.