All jobs in the Federal Government require citizenship. In order to acquire practical training in the U.S., it is not enough to be equal to your American competitor. Rather, your qualifications must be superior to your competition. You should put extra effort into writing a resume and cover letter that highlights your appropriate skills and experience. See your Program Coordinator early , preferably two quarters before you intend to co-op.
Different countries have different, acceptable styles of resume writing and interviewing .
Your Program Coordinator will help you prepare for the U.S. market. In order to Co-op in the United States, you must have a Social Security Card. The process takes from two to three weeks to complete. This may be mandatory or optional cooperative education, internship or practicum. Make appointment to see your international student advisor to complete a form.