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Career Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals; EB-3 covers bachelor's-degree holders and skilled workers with two or more years of experience. Per-country priority-date backlogs can affect nationals from high-demand countries, so starting your search early matters.
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The Early Career Talent Acquisition Specialist provides operational and coordination support for early career recruiting, with a dedicated focus on Wholesale programs. Working in partnership with recruiters and program teams, the specialist helps deliver an efficient, consistent candidate and recruiting experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include resume bundling, interview scheduling and logistics, event coordination, and other recruiting activities that support the end-to-end early career hiring process. Position will sit in-office 5 days a week at one of the locations listed. No remote option available. No other locations will be considered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
- Posts job requisitions and supports basic candidate tracking
- Schedules interviews and coordinates logistics
- Maintains candidate records and recruiting documentation
- Responds to routine candidate and hiring manager inquiries
- Supports onboarding and pre-employment activities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience
- 2+ years of administrative or HR support experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coordinate high-volume campus recruiting logistics
- Partner with recruiters and program teams to support multiple early career programs simultaneously, maintaining organization across overlapping timelines and hiring cycles
- Assist in the execution of enterprise recruiting events (career fairs, info sessions, onboarding) with a proven ability to manage logistics and deliver a seamless candidate and stakeholder experience
- Operate with a project management mindset that demonstrates an ability to own processes end-to-end driving organization, identifying gaps, and improving efficiency across a fast-moving area
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g. Workday, Phenom) and Microsoft Office suite of products
BENEFITS
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
LOCATION
1st shift (United States of America)
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
The Early Career Talent Acquisition Specialist provides operational and coordination support for early career recruiting, with a dedicated focus on Wholesale programs. Working in partnership with recruiters and program teams, the specialist helps deliver an efficient, consistent candidate and recruiting experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include resume bundling, interview scheduling and logistics, event coordination, and other recruiting activities that support the end-to-end early career hiring process. Position will sit in-office 5 days a week at one of the locations listed. No remote option available. No other locations will be considered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
- Posts job requisitions and supports basic candidate tracking
- Schedules interviews and coordinates logistics
- Maintains candidate records and recruiting documentation
- Responds to routine candidate and hiring manager inquiries
- Supports onboarding and pre-employment activities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience
- 2+ years of administrative or HR support experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coordinate high-volume campus recruiting logistics
- Partner with recruiters and program teams to support multiple early career programs simultaneously, maintaining organization across overlapping timelines and hiring cycles
- Assist in the execution of enterprise recruiting events (career fairs, info sessions, onboarding) with a proven ability to manage logistics and deliver a seamless candidate and stakeholder experience
- Operate with a project management mindset that demonstrates an ability to own processes end-to-end driving organization, identifying gaps, and improving efficiency across a fast-moving area
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g. Workday, Phenom) and Microsoft Office suite of products
BENEFITS
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
LOCATION
1st shift (United States of America)
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Career Specialist
Document your progressive career development credentials
Gather transcripts, performance reviews, and professional certifications that demonstrate advancement in career advising, workforce development, or counseling. PERM audits often scrutinize whether a foreign worker's credentials genuinely meet the minimum requirements listed in the job posting.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to search for Career Specialist roles at employers who have previously filed PERM applications in education, workforce development, or HR consulting. Prior PERM activity signals an employer already understands the sponsorship process and legal obligations.
Match your O*NET occupation code before applying
Career Specialist roles typically fall under counseling or HR-adjacent SOC codes. Cross-check your actual duties against O*NET to confirm your day-to-day responsibilities align with the posted job description, since DOL reviewers compare them during the PERM recruitment test.
Request your priority date at the I-140 stage
Once your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, your priority date is locked in. If you're a national of India or China, that date determines your place in the per-country queue, so filing promptly after PERM certification directly affects how soon you can file for adjustment of status.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage ranges for Career Specialist roles in your target city before entering salary negotiations.
Understand AC21 portability before accepting a new offer
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, you can transfer sponsorship to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm the new role's SOC code matches before resigning.
Green Card Career Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Career Specialist roles?
Most Career Specialist positions fall under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Roles requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in counseling, workforce development, or a related field may qualify for EB-2. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the job description and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not temporary status. For Career Specialists, the process starts with PERM labor certification, where your employer must conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 with USCIS. H-1B visa sponsorship skips PERM entirely and requires a Labor Condition Application instead. Green card backlogs based on country of birth can also add years to the timeline in ways H-1B extensions do not.
How can I find Career Specialist employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified PERM and employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the PERM process for similar positions, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the sponsorship requirements for Career Specialist roles.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for me as a candidate?
The PERM recruitment test requires your sponsoring employer to advertise the Career Specialist position to U.S. workers and document that no qualified domestic candidates were available. You are not responsible for conducting recruitment, but you should understand it takes place before PERM is filed with the Department of Labor. The process can span several months, so employers typically begin PERM well in advance of an intended hire date.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Timing matters. If your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. If you change jobs before that threshold, your employer's withdrawal of the I-140 can affect your place in the queue, so consult an immigration attorney before making any move.