Articles by Priya Patel
CAREER ADVICE
From CPT to H-1B: A Simple Game Plan for Navigating Job Search as an International Student
By Priya Patel
The no-nonsense guide to writing a resume that doesn't just sit in a database — it lands interviews. Learn precision-crafted strategies that make your 6-8 seconds count.
Jan 5, 2025
10 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
The Ultimate Job Search Strategy for OPT Students in the U.S. — What No One Tells You
By Priya Patel
OPT job seekers aren’t just looking for roles—they’re racing against time. Here’s a step-by-step strategy to land a job in the U.S. as an international student, without wasting months.
Jul 21, 2025
6 MIN READ
SUCCESS STORIES
I Had No Referrals, No Experience, and No U.S. Connections — But I Still Got Interviews at Top Companies. Here's How.
By Priya Patel
Starting from scratch as an international student? No referrals, no experience, no problem. Here's the exact system that landed me interviews at top companies.
Jul 21, 2025
6 MIN READ
SUCCESS STORIES
How I Got 15+ Interview Calls with FLASHFIRE — The AI-Powered Job Hunt That Applies to 1,000+ U.S. Jobs for You
By Priya Patel
The U.S. job market is overwhelming, but what if you could automate the painful parts and still land interviews at top companies? I got 15+ interview calls in 6 weeks without sending a single application manually.
Jul 27, 2025
7 MIN READ
VISA & IMMIGRATION
Top 20 Companies Sponsoring H-1B in 2025 (And How to Apply as an International Student)
By Priya Patel
Discover the top 20 companies actively sponsoring H-1B visas in 2025, plus strategic application tips for international students. Stop wasting time on companies that don't sponsor - target the right employers from day one.
Jan 25, 2025
18 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
Do Career Fairs Still Work in 2025? A Reality Check for Job Seekers
By Priya Patel
The student centre buzzes with activity. Lines form in front of company booths — Google, Deloitte, IBM, and a handful of local startups. Students clutch printed resumes, rehearsing introductions under their breath. The excitement is palpable, but so is the anxiety.
Oct 22, 2025
8 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
Top 10 High-Growth U.S. Careers for 2025–2030 (and How to Pivot Fast)
By Priya Patel
At Flashfire, we've tracked thousands of student job journeys across the U.S. over the past few years. One trend keeps repeating: the students who succeed aren't necessarily the smartest or most connected — they're the ones who pivot early, align with fast-growing fields, and act with focus.
Oct 22, 2025
15 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
How to Write an ATS-Friendly Resume as an International Student in 2025
By Priya Patel
Your Resume Deserves to Be Seen — Not Filtered. Landing a U.S. job as an international student in 2025 feels like running a marathon where the finish line keeps moving. You've studied hard, earned your degree, built projects, and even completed internships—yet your applications seem to vanish into silence.
Oct 27, 2025
11 MIN READ
VISA & IMMIGRATION
Which Course Gives the Highest H-1B Approval Rate?
By Priya Patel
Data-backed view of which degrees map cleanly to H-1B approvals, why STEM matters, and how positioning and targeting multiply your odds.
Nov 3, 2025
14 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
Top Companies Paying Six-Figure Salaries to Fresh Graduates
By Priya Patel
Discover which companies offer six-figure starting salaries to fresh graduates and learn the strategies to join them. Real data, actionable steps, and proven approaches.
Nov 6, 2025
16 MIN READ