It’s the quiet fear sitting in the back of many Indian students’ minds right now. You’ve crossed oceans, invested years, and spent lakhs–only to land into a job market that’s colder now that expected.
Hiring has decelerated throughout the U.S. Big tech companies aren’t recruiting at the same level. Startups are cutting costs. And more and more companies steer clear of visa sponsorship entirely because igt requires time and funds, especially during uncertain economic periods.
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Add to the near-future U.S. elections and whispers of a recession. Companies prefer caution, and foreign students are not the “safe” choice in their minds.
This isn’t about talent–it’s timing and policy. Even the brightest of studets are suffering because of the system simply because of the system simply doesn’t play to their advantage.
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But that also means the solution isn’t just “work harder.” It’s to get more intelligent with the time they have left–focus on in-demand skills (think AI, cloud, or security), create strong personal projects, and use campus networks more strategically.
Networking has to be international, not happenstance—reaching out to alumni, joining research teams, or even collaborating with PhD students on real problems can complete the resume deficiency.
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There is no guaranteed recipe. But honestly, diligent work, and support from community can flip the script—especially when coupled with smart choices that go beyond grades and job advertisements.
