In the USA, recruiters usually use systems designed for searching international student and OPT databases. If you search on OPTnation, Indeed or LinkedIn, you can look for jobs by entering the keywords "OPT," "F1 visa," or "CPT." However, OPTnation includes OPT candidates who are actively looking for work across various skill areas, especially when it comes to IT, engineering and finance.

Choose the employer option and find a database of resumes, searchable by skills, location or field of interest. It’s also smart to team up with on-campus career groups or attend employment fairs focused on foreign students. A lot of staffing agencies provide a shortlist of OPT talent that is ready for job placements.