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How to Get a Job in USA in 2025

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Updated On:Apr 07,2025 03:19 PM IST

International students in USA can start working in the country with optional practical training program (OPT) that allows them to work on their student visa for up to a period of three years.
Working beyond OPT requires three major steps including finding a job, preparing documents like CV/ résumé, cover letter and preparing for interviews.
Candidates need to obtain special non-immigrant temporary visas like H visas, L visas, O visas, P visas, or Q visas to work in USA.

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USA is not just a great destination for studying abroad, but also for pursuing a full-time job. That’s why the internet is filled with queries like how to get a job in the USA for Indians. If you're also looking for an answer to this question, you're in the right place. There are many work visas you can choose from to pursue the best jobs in the USA. This blog explores aspects of finding a job in the USA, including the application process and understanding visa types relevant to various job profiles and cases. Let’s explore how to pursue a full-time career in the United States.

How to Get Job in USA?

Getting a job in USA requires the same steps and resilience as in any other country. It helps if students have studied their last academic program in the country, but as anywhere else, it starts with finding job options from different sources with details of the company or organization, following up with applications, sitting for interviews, evaluating options and securing a visa.

Types of Ways to Find Jobs in USA for Indians

There are two answers to the question of “how to get job in USA for Indians” which are basically 2 ways to find jobs in the USA as follows:

1. Online Job Search: Searching for a job online is easy and has opened unimaginable doors for those looking for job opportunities. Job search engines allow both companies & job seekers to create their IDs and connect them according to their specialisations, industry, skill sets, etc. These job search engines, websites and web applications allow candidates to view the best jobs in the USA, share resumes and cover letters with a few clicks, and find ways to connect to organisations.

Given below are job search platforms where graduates and professionals can find work in the USA.

Job Platform	Features
Career Builder	Job listings, advice, career resources, salary tools, & insights
Career Jet	Job sourcing from other websites
Dice	Tech job listings, tech companies, advice
Glassdoor	Job search, salaries, company reviews, anonymous chatting about work-life
Idealist	Jobs in the non-profit sector
Indeed	Jobs search with tools for resumes, company reviews
Linkedin	Job opportunities, building and engaging professional networks, insights
Monster	Career opportunities, advice
Simplyhired	Jobs, salaries, company reviews
USAjobs	Government’s official employment website for job search & application.
ZipRecruiter	Career advice, job postings

2. Recruiting Agencies: Recruiting agencies, on the other hand, provide personalised job search services and connect graduates and professionals to their potential employers. Some job search and recruitment agencies for finding the best jobs in the USA are listed below:

Adecco
Aerotek
Hays
Insight Global
Kelly Services
Kforce
Manpower Group
ProLink Staffing
Randstad
Robert Half

Even if you’ve used some of the resources above, you should not be complacent till you find the job that meets your aspirations and/or needs. Other than that, you can look for job openings at official websites, newspapers, and rely on your networks to get a good job offer after completing your studies in the USA.

Things to Consider While Applying for Job in USA

There are two things you have to consider while finding job opportunities in the USA, which are:

1. CV: A CV presents all the details about a candidate's academic and professional background. It gives employers a chance to assess the candidate's capabilities, personality, and interests and check if they align with the work they will be hired for.

Since you would be preparing for the best jobs in the USA, your CV must stand out. Here are some tips to follow which will set your resume apart from other candidates:

Structure your CV/ resume well	Organize the sections well, making them very clear for the reader. At first glance, it should capture attention to the most important sections.
Customize your CV/resume according to the role	Take time to tailor each resume for a different job role. Highlight skills, experiences and achievements most relevant to the job.
Keep the tone consistent	Adopt a professional tone and keep your tone soft. Avoid slang and the use of informal vocabulary.
Don’t just list your experiences, highlight your achievements	Express the projects' positive outcomes or results of your involvement with a project or team in brief as you list them.
Include relevant keywords	Read the job description shared by the employer or the recruiting agency and use the most relevant keywords in a subtle manner in your CV/resume. Don’t shoot too many keywords from your resume, but let the organization know you can do the work they need.

2. Interview: An interview is another crucial part of the selection process, where one is evaluated on various factors, including appearance, speaking skills, experience, and more. After completing many rounds, they get selected. The competition to work in top companies in the USA is so high that it's essential to be fluent, truthful and sincere. Ensure that you assure the interviewer that you possess the necessary technical skills that the organisation requires its employees to have.

Given below are the tips to crack the non-technical part of an interview to work in USA:

Tips to Crack Job Interview in USA

Given below are the tips to crack the non-technical part of an interview to work in the USA for Indian students:

1. Think of how you would respond to some general questions
Almost all interviews have questions like “Why do you want to work with this organization?”, What are your goals for the future?”, “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?”, “Can you talk about a difficult work situation and how did you overcome it?” Think deeply about your responses to these questions and answer them sincerely.

2. Be honest and straightforward in answering questions
Going overboard to get the job does not work well in most cases. Therefore, do not boast about what you do not know and stay truthful to yourself and the interviewers. It may work in your favour if you commit to learning something you don’t know yet.

3. Be calm and watch your body language
Answer in your natural way. Do not try to act or sound like someone else. While in conversation with the interviewer, watch your actions and do not let your anxiousness show on your face. Stay confident and calm

US Work Visa for Indians

As discussed in the introduction, once a candidate has completed their optional practical training (OPT), which can last up to three years, the candidate can work in the USA. The US work visa for Indians are designed to let them work in this land of opportunities. The details of different types of non-immigrant temporary work visas are given in the next section.

Types of US Work Visas for Indians

There are different types of US work visas for Indians depending on their specific profession. Many visas are available for specialized STEM-related fields such as the arts, athletics, entertainment, science, and more. The types of non-immigrant temporary work visas in the USA for Indians are given below. Students must keep in mind that for every type, they have to sit for a visa interview:

Non-immigrant Temporary Work Visa Type	Categorization	Who is it for?
H-Visa	H-1B Visa H-3 Visa	STEM jobs holders, including engineering, fashion modelling, government-to-government research and development, and co-production projects assigned by the US Department of Defense Professionals or trainees starting or pursuing work in education for students with mental, physical or emotional disabilities.
L-Visa	No category	Intra-company transferees or professionals working at an employer's branch, parent, affiliate, or subsidiary, usually in a managerial or executive role.
O - Visa	O-1A visa O-1B visa	Individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business or athletics Individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion pictures or television
P - Visa	P-1 P-2 P-3	Athletes at a competition, performer or an individual who is a part of an entertainment group Individual performers or entertainment groups taking part in an exchange program Teachers or coaches of a program that involves traditional ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical, or artistic performances & presentations
Q - Visa	No category	Individuals working in cultural exchange programs that involve sharing the home country's history, culture and traditions.

Conclusion

International students and professionals from India can work in the USA. The procedures begin as anywhere else in the world, from finding a job with the help of job search engines, web applications and recruiting agencies. On finding a suitable employer or organization, you submit a CV and sit for the interview, if you get selected in the interview rounds. Once selected, the employer submits a petition to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). On the basis of the approved petition and your visa application, you are granted one of the visas to work in a specific field of work in the USA.

For more assistance and information, contact Canam's study abroad consultants.

FAQ

Which job search engines can help me find a job in the USA?

Jobs in USA can be found on Career Jet, Dice, Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster, SimplyHired, USAJobs & ZipRecruiter among others.

Where can I find tech jobs in the USA?

Dice, Stack Overflow, GitHub offer job search and related tools especially for jobs in technology sector in the USA.

Which stages do I have to go through to get hired by a company or organization in the USA?

Generally, when you submit your resume, you hear back from the organization for the interview. Often, there are three types of interviews – technical (if applicable), culture-fit, & project based interview. All industries have their own types and ways of conducting interviews, but after the interview rounds, you most probably hear the company’s decision for final selection.

How important is networking to find a job in the USA?

It is an important part of finding jobs and working in the USA. Creating professional networks and knowing people in the industry through events or Linkedin is helpful.

Do I need to have a work visa to apply for a job in the USA?

The process actually goes the other way around. You need to have a confirmed job in the USA to apply for a work visa in the country.

Should I completely rely on job search portals for finding a job in the USA?

The process actually goes the other way around. You need to have a confirmed job in the USA to apply for a work visa in the country.

Can I have the same resume for an organization in the USA and one in India?

It is recommended that you create a CV or resume as per the requirements and job role for different jobs in the USA.

Can I get a work visa in USA after completing my studies in India?

Yes, if your position at an American organization is confirmed, you can get a work visa despite having studied in India.

Do I need a work visa for OPT in the USA?

No, OPT or optional practical training can be taken under student visa. You can receive an extension on the student visa from 12 months to 36 months, depending on your field of education.

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Table of Contents

How to Get Job in USA?

Types of Ways to Find Jobs in USA for Indians

Things to Consider While Applying for Job in USA

Tips to Crack Job Interview in USA

US Work Visa for Indians

Types of US Work Visas for Indians

Conclusion

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