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Career Specialist jobs can qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree in counseling, human services, education, or a directly related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, sponsoring you for an initial three-year period extendable to six years.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Career Specialist
Frame your credentials around degree specificity
USCIS evaluates whether your bachelor's degree field directly relates to Career Specialist duties. A degree in counseling, psychology, or human services strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general business degree, so position your transcripts and credentials accordingly.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your specific worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the Career Specialist SOC code at your target city before accepting an offer, so you know the wage floor DOL will require on the LCA.
Target employers with dedicated HR or workforce units
Organizations running formal workforce development programs, university career centers, or government-funded employment agencies have structured Career Specialist roles built around degree-level duties, making the specialty occupation case to USCIS substantially cleaner than general HR departments.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for employers with confirmed LCA filing history in career counseling and human services roles. Focusing on employers who have sponsored this occupation before cuts the risk of an employer who agrees in principle but stalls when USCIS scrutinizes the specialty occupation basis.
Confirm a separate LCA for each worksite at offer
If you'll work across multiple client sites or campus locations, each distinct worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with your sponsoring employer before signing an offer, since discovering a worksite-LCA mismatch after filing can delay your start date by weeks.
Request the I-129 timeline in writing during negotiation
If you're changing employers, your 60-day grace period starts when your previous position ends. Get a written commitment on the I-129 filing date during offer negotiations so you can confirm USCIS receipt falls within the grace period before you resign.
H-1B Visa Career Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Career Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Career Specialist positions qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as counseling, human services, psychology, or education. The role doesn't qualify automatically based on the job title alone. Employers in university career centers, workforce development agencies, and government employment programs typically structure the position around degree-level duties that satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation definition. If the posting accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence.
How do I find Career Specialist jobs where employers already sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate for Career Specialist roles filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history in this occupation. Targeting employers who have already navigated the LCA certification and I-129 petition process for similar roles means you're not educating HR about H-1B requirements from scratch, which significantly reduces the time between offer and filing.
What documents should I prepare before applying for H-1B-sponsored Career Specialist positions?
Gather your official transcripts showing a degree in counseling, psychology, human services, or a directly related field, along with any professional certifications relevant to career services such as a Certified Career Counselor credential. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before interviews. Having a detailed job description that maps your duties to degree-level requirements also helps your employer build a stronger specialty occupation argument for USCIS.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Career Specialist job ends?
USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your H-1B employment ends, during which you can secure a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition. Your new employer can file the transfer petition as soon as you receive an offer, and you can begin work once USCIS receives it. H-1B status is granted for up to three years initially and can be extended to a six-year maximum total.
Does my employer need a separate LCA for each location where I work?
Yes. DOL requires a certified LCA for each distinct worksite where you perform H-1B duties. Career Specialists who rotate between campus locations, satellite offices, or client sites need their employer to obtain a separate certified LCA for each location before work begins there. Notify your employer immediately if your worksite changes after the original LCA is certified, since working at an unlisted site is a compliance violation.