For those currently on OPT/STEM OPT, what is the #1 hurdle you're facing right now? Is it the automated resume filters (ATS), or finding companies that actually have a 2026 sponsorship budget?
Most international students think a consultancy 'bench' is their only option for sponsorship. Has anyone here had experience with the 'Direct Hire' model, and what were the biggest differences you noticed in terms of job security?
