How to find a job in USA (for EU people)
As per the statistics provided by the Eurostat the unemployment rate in EU countries has increased from 10 percent last year to 11.1 percent. In the same period the unemployment rate in US has become slightly better and has come to 16.1 percent from that of 17.2 percent last year. Therefore more and more people from the EU countries are looking forward to find a job in US. But most people who search for a job in US have to face numerous hurdles. They have to overcome the requirements of various government requirements besides the communication gap and educational discrepancies.
Documents needed for getting a US job
Passport and Visa
The first set of document required to enter US for a job is to present a passport and a valid visa issued by a US Consular Office unless the applicant is a citizen of a country eligible for Visa Waiver. The Visa Waiver Program entitles citizens of certain countries to enter and reside in US for a limited period on certain conditions without a visa. The nationals of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungry, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom are exempted from Visa requirements. In addition the nationals of Canada are not required a Visa for entering the US. Once the above requirements are completed the following additional checks are essential to obtain an employment in US for a national of any EU country.
Identification
The identification documents generally accepted for the purpose of employment are photo of the applicant, a social security card or a driving license. The prospective employers need these identification documents to find out the background of the applicant. And need them to verify the applicant’s credentials.
Educational background
The applicant’s educational qualification and background is very important from the point of suitability for a job. The applicant should meet the eligibility conditions prescribed for a particular job.The technical jobs have certain minimum qualifications attached to them. However the minimum qualification for any job in the US for the foreign nationals is a high school diploma or a GED certificate. The applicant should be able to provide proof of higher educational courses.
Vocational Training
Many jobs require some experience in the area of the job applied for. For this you can also provide the vocational training records or certificates. The certificates from the previous employers that prove the applicant’s experience in the desired field may also be sufficient. These certificates should clearly mention the functions and responsibilities performed by the applicant so that the prospective employer can math them with those required by him for the present job position.
Criminal background
This is also a very important verification which a prospective employer wants at the time of offering a job. Though some employers rely on the data base available with the law enforcement agencies but the applicant can also produce any other document which can show that he does not have any criminal background. However in most cases this document will be verified by the prospective employers.
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Most attractive cities and regions to work in US
If you look at job growth, affordability, demographics and other factors into consideration there are 15 cities that are most suitable for seeking employment.
- Brooklyn, NY
- Seattle, WA
- Austin, TX
- Portland, OR
- Boulder, CO
- Raleigh, NC
- Detroit, MI
- Philadelphia, PA
- Nashville, TN
- Bentonville, AR
- Burlington, VT
- Mountain View, CA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Salt Lake City, UT
US economy sectors that will hire most and are most lucrative
When the US is itself in the grip of recession many EU people would like to know where the jobs are. Here 10 most important sectors have been identified will provide maximum jobs in the US. These sectors may be taken as an indicator by any EU national before applying for a job in US.
Office staff
In this sector at present temporary staff is being hired but as the recession ends and business picks up full timers will be hired in large numbers. This sector includes employment from support staff to consultants, lawyers and contractors. Link: Office Staff Jobs
Tourism
This is an evergreen sector. With the emerging economies in Asia and other countries tourism in US is likely to boost up further. Link: tourism Jobs in USA
Education
This is another employment potential sector for the EU applicants. This sector is likely to create 67,000 new jobs in near future. Link: Education Jobs in USA
Restaurants
This sector is very closely linked with tourism. With the increase in tourism in US the restaurant business is sure grow in future. About 130,000 jobs are likely to be created in this sector.
Other important sectors for providing jobs are:
- Car dealerships
- Doctors
- Home-building
- Warehouse clubs and supercenters
- Nursing homes and elderly services
- Supermarket and grocery stores
Salary and Perks in US to executives and employees
In US executives are very highly paid in comparison to employees. There is no discrimination on the basis of gender. Therefore women if competent get equal pay and perks as their male counterparts. The executives in one month sometimes get even more than what an average employee earns in the whole year. But fortunately, with the recovery of the US economy this scenario is fast changing and the companies are looking for talented people even at higher salaries.
So, if you are a national of an EU you have every reason to rejoice with the recovery of US economy and you can look towards a better career in US with better perks and comforts. But then, you should be ready to take a few lessons from the above description.
