GoinGlobal and Interstride

Overview of Tools

Platform	Purpose	Audience
GoinGlobal	Global career search platform with country-specific guides, employer databases, and visa info	International & domestic students seeking jobs abroad or companies hiring foreign talent
Interstride	Interactive career platform designed specifically for international students navigating U.S. and global career journeys	Primarily international students, but useful for global-minded domestic students too

GoinGlobal — Key Features & How to Guide Students

Access: GoinGlobal Pitt Access

Core Features

Feature	Value for Students	Where to Find
Country Career Guides	Employment trends, job search tips, cultural advice, work permit regulations	“Career Guides” tab
H1B Visa Database	Search employers who have historically sponsored H-1B visas by company, city, or job title	“H1B Visa Info” tab
Job & Internship Listings	Curated global listings with emphasis on international hiring	“Job Search” tab
Employer Directory	Industry-specific employer info around the world	“Employer Directory” tab
Resume & Interview Advice	Country-specific resume and interview norms	Embedded in each Career Guide

Students can benefit from the following:

Resources

Content | GoinGlobal

Interstride — Key Features & How to Guide Students

Access: Via my.pitt.edu. Search for Interstride, access with Pitt credentials

Core Features

Feature	Value for Students	Where to Find
Visa & Immigration Resources	Visa policies by country, U.S. immigration updates, CPT/OPT info	“Resources” section
Job & Internship Board	Filter by visa sponsorship friendly jobs	“Jobs” tab
International Student Stories	Peer experiences, tips, and advice	“Community” or “Stories” section
Networking Tools	Connect with alumni, mentors, or peers	“Networking” tab
Webinars & Workshops	Expert sessions on visa topics, networking, U.S. work culture	“Events” section
Career Prep Tools	Resume, interview prep, career assessments	“Career Tools” tab
Real-time Visa Policy Updates	Alerts & news	Homepage dashboard

Students can benefit from the following:

Resources:

Webinars and Events | Interstride

Key Differences Between GoinGlobal & Interstride

Feature	GoinGlobal	Interstride
Primary Focus	Global Career Resources & Employer Data	International Student Career Success & U.S. Immigration Navigation
Access	No login typically required	Requires personal login for full experience
H1B Data	Extensive searchable historical H1B database	Job search filtering for visa-friendly employers
Country Guides	In-depth career guides for 120+ countries	General resources; less detailed country-specific guides
Community/Networking	No social features	Peer stories, networking, and mentorship tools
Events & Workshops	Static content	Live & recorded webinars tailored to international students
Resume/Cultural Tips	Country-specific norms	U.S.-focused resources with global context
Job Listings	Primarily curated external listings	Employer partnerships and visa-sponsorship filtering
Real-Time Alerts	No	Yes – Visa news & updates dashboard

Strengths of Each Platform

GoinGlobal Strengths

Interstride Strengths

Recommended Staff Talking Points for Students

“Looking for work abroad or want to research employers who sponsor visas? Start with GoinGlobal for in-depth country-specific advice.”

“Navigating the U.S. job search as an international student? Interstride is built just for you — with visa resources, visa-friendly jobs, and student stories.”

“Use both! GoinGlobal is like your research library. Interstride is like your personalized career coach.”

Suggested Self-Training Exercises

Explore GoinGlobal:
- Find 2 companies that have sponsored H-1B Visas.
- Look up resume guidelines for Japan.
Explore Interstride:
- Search for a job posting that is visa-friendly.
- Watch a student success story video.
- Review an upcoming webinar event.

Resources

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