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How to Get a Job in USA
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- 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.
International students who want to work in the USA can start with optional practical training (OPT), where they are allowed to work as practical trainees for 12 months if they have studied a non-STEM program. On the other hand, having completed a STEM-related degree, one can work for a time period of up to three years.
How to Get Job in USA?
How to Search Jobs in USA?
Online job search and through recruitment agencies specializing in connecting employers to potential employees throughout industries.
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 |
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 |
- Adecco
- Aerotek
- Hays
- Insight Global
- Kelly Services
- Kforce
- Manpower Group
- ProLink Staffing
- Randstad
- Robert Half
Prepare a CV
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. |
Start Preparing for an Interview to Work in USA
Think of how you would respond to some general questions
Be honest and straightforward in answering questions
Be calm and watch your body language
Get a Work Visa for USA
Types of Visa in USA for Working
Non-immigrant Temporary Work Visa Type | Categorization | Who is it for? |
H-Visa |
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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 |
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P - Visa |
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Q - Visa | No category | Individuals working in cultural exchange programs that involve sharing the home country's history, culture and traditions. |
How to Apply for Work Visa in USA?
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