Job
Resources
Many websites post job announcements from employers and recruiters; these are increasingly effective places to find job leads. |
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Business and Networking Groups
The best way to find jobs in the United States is through referrals and leads from personal acquaintances, making networking groups and contacts critical. |
Employment
Trends
Many US employees have a crisis of confidence in the employment market in the midst of the down turning economy and credit markets. |
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Financial Considerations
The weakness of the US dollar has reduced the relative cost of living of its cities, making the US more attractive to ex-patriots. |
Information
Technology
Trends since the end of 2005 indicate that the market is very strong and growing. |
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Resume/CVs
In the United States it is relatively rare to see a longer CV-style document except for special fields such as academia or scientific research. |
Engineering
Overall employment opportunities in engineering are expected to grow as fast as the national average of all jobs through 2014. |
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Interviewing
Advice
US recruiters and hiring managers expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the employer, its competitors and its customers. |
Accounting & Finance
Employment of accountants, auditors, financial analysts and personal financial advisors is expected to grow faster than average. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
The United States issues a confusing range of visas which are broadly divided into immigrant (permanent resident) and non-immigrant (temporary resident) visas. |
Sales & Marketing
Growth in these occupations is expected to be strong and steady or in some specialties above average. |
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Cultural
Advice
Time is considered a valuable commodity in the United States and it is important to arrive punctually for meetings. |
General Business
Healthcare is one of the brightest spots in the US employment picture. |
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