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Resume (CV) First of all, you need to submit your resume to Monster.com's job database. Monster.com is the number one job database in the USA. It is free to submit the resume (CV) so you should definitely have it here:
HotJobs is another popular job site where is is worthwhile having your resume posted:
It is rather time-consuming to post your resume in the many job search databases, but if you feel that you must be there for maximum exposure online, then the best solution is to use ResumeRabbit's service:
It is important to have a solid resume. Of course, you need to have the right qualifications and skills, but it is also a skill to be able to prepare a solid and convincing resume, that will present you as the right candidate for the job. Be aware, that the style of resumes in the US most likely is different from what you know from your home country. If you don't already have a resume, need to ensure that it follows the style used in the US, or need a more professional looking resume, then there is great help to find at ResumeEdge:
Get great tips and inspiration for a powerful resume here: Networking Networking is very important for your job search. Surprisingly, few people find jobs via job ads; most people find jobs through friends, former co-workers, sports clubs, etc. In other words, find a job through your existing Network of people you know. You can Network, Online as well as Offline. Offline Networking: If you are still in your home country and meet people in a bar or in the cafeteria of your school, then try to lead the conversation towards your interest in the USA and the possibilities of working 'over there'. You may be surprised to find out that a lot of people have some kind of connection to the USA, whether that be an old uncle that immigrated many years ago, or your friend went to high school in the US, or someone have a pen pal in the USA, etc. If you are already in the US, then try to 'Google' your area. Here is a couple of examples of what a young Scandinavian can find of Networking opportunities in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley area:
The USA is a Melting Pot, and the larger cities will most likely have some kind of community from your home country, that you could network with. Online Networking: above-mentioned organizations and clubs have websites where you can read more about possible networking events scheduled in the respective area. Some of the organizations also have forums and message boards where you often see new people to the area who are asking for advice on the local job market. Why don't you try the same? Here is a list of other online Networking websites that are worth checking out. It is a good and fun way to get to know people. Most of the services are free and you can search for people living in the area that you are interested in, plus you can usually search for people with similar background or interests as you have. Start right away and you will chat with people in the USA today:
Active and Creative Keep testing new ideas and initiatives! There is never any guarantee for success, and certain approaches may work for some, but not for others. As a job seeker, you need to be patient and cannot give up easily. The first month of job searching is usually quite exciting; you will be busy setting everything up and it is kind of fun to try to advertise yourself by using various, creative initiatives. But if all your efforts and creativity don't seem to pay-off the first 3 months, then the job seeker can start getting a bit frustrated. It is important that the job seeker doesn't give up here, instead it is time to adjust your approaches a bit and start to test new methods when you present yourself. For instance, when you network, try not to mention that you are looking for work. Most people network to meet new friends and to create possible future business relations, so some may find it irritating that they constantly run into desperate job-seekers. So avoid to appear desperate and don't bring your resume in your back pocket. Instead, exchange business cards and suggest to informally meet for a cup of coffee sometime in the near future. In other words, get to know your new friends first, before you start asking them for help and job advice. Working permit and visa for the USA If you already studied in the US and graduated, then you can apply for a 1-year work permit, also known as OPT (Optional Practical Training). It means, you will have 1 year to find a company that is willing to sponsor your work permit (H1-B working visa). A H1-B work permit is valid for 6 years (needs to be renewed after 3 years) and is only valid for the company that hired you. If you do find a new job, it is possible to transfer your H1-B visa to your new employer. If you are planning to stay in the USA for a long time, then you must at some point apply for a Green Card. The Green Card application process will often take 2 years, and for certain countries even longer. It means that you should start applying for a Green Card 2 years before your H1-B working visa will expire.
If you have not studied in the USA, you will still have to find a company willing to sponsor your H1-B work permit, like explained above, but you will not have the 1-year OPT, like the international student has. You would have to convince the American employer, that you have the right qualifications and skills, and that they should employ you, instead of an American who don't need a work permit. A H1-B working visa will cost the company approximately US$3500, which includes INS filing fees and attorney fees. Unfortunately, for foreigners, the American company will often choose to hire an American, not so much because of the extra visa expense, but often the employer hesitates to hire the foreigner, when they hear about the application process with INS (immigration) where an attorney needs to get involved. A J-1 visa is a temporary working visa, usually issued to young people doing an Internship, Traineeship, or other temporary job. If you already have contact with a company in the USA and you only plan to work there for 1 year, a J-1 visa may be the easiest solution for you. Green Card Lottery Play the Lottery and you may just be lucky to win a Green Card. It is easy to participate in the Green Card Lottery, so why not give it a shot. Here is a link: Au Pair jobs Links to various au pair job-sites: Jobs in Sports Jobs on Cruise Ships and Oil Rigs
Beach Jobs - Online Student Jobs What is a Beach Job? If you wanted to explore the world 10 to 15 years ago, you had the following opportunities: Backpacking, Kibbutz fruit picking in Israel, expensive language school, Hotel work in Switzerland, and Au Pair. The European Union (EU) made it later possible for EU members to apply for more traditional jobs within the EU borders. The Internet has now created a new type of online jobs that you, basically, can do from anywhere in the world - even from Waikiki Beach. Aloha! |
