OPT Recruiter

KeyRolesandResponsibilities:

• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, Dice, Indeed, and other platforms.
• Identify OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT candidates.
• Build and maintain a candidate database.
• Search for candidates based on skills, experience, location, and job requirements.
• Review candidate resumes and technical skills.
• Match candidates' qualifications with available job requirements.
• Verify education, experience, technical skills, and project details.
• Identify suitable candidates for client requirements.
• Understand F-1 OPT and STEM OPT work authorization basics.
• Check candidates' EAD validity dates.
• Understand OPT start dates and expiration dates.
• Coordinate with candidates regarding work authorization documentation.
• Refer immigration-related questions to the employer's authorized immigration or DSO contacts.
• Communicate with implementation partners, vendors, and direct clients.
• Follow up on submitted resumes.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors.
• Negotiate pay rates and understand contract terms.

SkillsRequiredforanOPTRecruiter

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of US recruitment.
• Understanding of OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, and H-1B basics.
• Knowledge of job portals such as Dice, LinkedIn, and Indeed.
• Resume screening and Boolean search skills.
• Negotiation and convincing skills.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Knowledge of ATS and Excel.