Articles by Arjun Sharma
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job in the US Market? Top Reasons Explained
By Arjun Sharma
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job today? Learn why it's hard to find a job in the US market and how to overcome it faster. Apply now on FlashfireJobs.
Jan 12, 2025
12 MIN READ
SUCCESS STORIES
I Applied to 1,000 U.S. Jobs in 45 Days — Here's What Actually Worked (And What Didn't)
By Arjun Sharma
An international student's real experience using flashfirejobs.com to apply to 1,000 jobs in 45 days. The results: 17 recruiter replies, 7 interview rounds, and 2 offers.
Jul 23, 2025
6 MIN READ
SUCCESS STORIES
The Work Authorization Question: How to Navigate It Like a Pro When Applying for U.S. Jobs
By Arjun Sharma
For every international student or professional job seeker in the U.S., one question can make or break a job application: 'Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?' Here's how to answer it correctly.
Jul 25, 2025
6 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
The Most In-Demand Skills for International Students in 2025
By Arjun Sharma
Landing a job in the U.S. can feel like an uphill battle. We analyzed over 10,000 U.S. job listings to pinpoint exactly what employers want in 2025.
Oct 8, 2025
15 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
Should You Go to the U.S. Right After 12th — or After Gaining Work Experience in India?
By Arjun Sharma
A thought-provoking guide for students shaping their global careers. Both paths have their appeal — and their trade-offs.
Oct 14, 2025
12 MIN READ
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Before You Book That One-Way Ticket Home: Read This
By Arjun Sharma
For most international students, graduation in the United States is a moment suspended between pride and panic. Pride because you've done something few ever attempt — moving across continents, surviving cultural shocks, mastering an education system that runs on relentless performance.
Oct 22, 2025
12 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
Top 5 Affordable U.S. Cities for International Students to Start Their Career (2025 Edition)
By Arjun Sharma
Every year, thousands of international students arrive in the United States with high ambitions and the hope of building successful careers. However, the excitement of a new beginning often fades as students face the realities of rent, tuition, and day-to-day living costs.
Oct 27, 2025
10 MIN READ
VISA & IMMIGRATION
The Future of OPT and H-1B Jobs: What 2026 Changes Mean for International Students
By Arjun Sharma
If you're graduating in 2025 or 2026, you're entering a U.S. job market that's full of opportunity — and complexity. The demand for international talent remains robust. American employers are hiring record numbers of STEM graduates under Optional Practical Training (OPT), and industries from technology to finance are competing for skilled professionals.
Oct 27, 2025
13 MIN READ
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
2030: The Year Students Stopped Competing and Started Collaborating with AI
By Arjun Sharma
How international students transformed their job search by working with AI instead of against it. Discover how Flashfire became the bridge between talent and opportunity in the age of automation.
Nov 6, 2025
15 MIN READ