Where to work after an American university?

According to statistics, more than half of foreign students studying in the United States want to stay live and work in this country after graduation.

 However, not everyone manages to make their dreams come true. This happens, first of all, due to the lack of practical information on job search for graduates in the USA, as well as due to errors made during this search.

 Do you dream not only to study, but also to work in America? We will give you some useful tips ...

 When and where to start?

 Depending on the type of your visa, after graduating from an American university you will only have 30 or 60 days to get a work visa or to leave the country. Therefore, to start looking for work abroad is as early as possible. It is advisable to start a year before graduation.

 Internship

 Most study programs at US universities require internships in the last year. Do not forget that you are studying in a country where you can intern in large companies interested in attracting talented graduates. You can get an internship here even in companies such as Google, BMW, Facebook, Intel, Microsoft, Apple, Johnson & Johnson, etc. It all depends on the specialty that you get!

 Choose a company that interests you, in which you yourself would like to work. Try to get into it for an internship and work well. It is possible that by the end of your studies you will be invited to the company for permanent work. For safety reasons, of course, it is better to focus not on one, but on several enterprises.

 Job fairs

 At universities in America, at least once a year, job fairs are held, which are designed to introduce potential employers to potential future employees in the form of students.

 At such events, you can arrange an internship and find a permanent job. The main thing is not to miss them and be aware of all the events!

 University help

 Career offices have long been a mandatory part of all reputable educational institutions. It is here that students can receive advice and assistance on work, part-time jobs and internships.

 What kind of help can you ask for when looking for a job?

 - general counseling

 - advice on employment in a particular specialty

 - providing a list of sites for job search

 - providing a list and contacts of local employers

 - preparation for an interview, assistance in writing a resume, etc.

 Side job

 Finally, part-time work while studying can be a great first step towards a future career in America. Combining study with work, you will get a better idea of ​​the working market in the country and will be able to establish useful contacts.

 Work while studying in the USA

 What to focus on?

 Nowadays, the boundaries of individual professions are very blurred, and many graduates of foreign universities can even find application for their knowledge and skills in different industries.

 That is why it is important not only to find a job, but also to begin to move in the right direction with career prospects and high wages.

 Here are the following vacancies and, conversely, you should not be guided in the USA: The most promising sectors with low unemployment

 1. Health (average salary - $ 50,000 per year)

 2. Engineering and engineering (average salary - $ 65,000 per year)

 3. Information technology (average salary - $ 65,000 per year)

 4. Finance and trade (average salary - $ 50,000 per year)

 5. Mathematics and exact sciences (average salary - $ 50,000 per year) All STEM specialists, environmentalists, agribusiness specialists, accountants and auditors, lawyers, foreign language teachers and childcare professionals can also count on successful employment.

 Least promising industries with high unemployment

 1. Acting and music

 2. Journalism

 3. Political science

 4. Philosophy and religious studies

 5. Work with video and photography

 Oddly enough, graphic designers and architects in recent years have also been increasingly included in the lists of the least sought-after specialists in the United States.

 What sites to look for work on?

 The main resource for job search in America are job sites.

 To search for work in the USA after graduation, we recommend that you use the following portals: 

Monster

 Craigslist

 Indeed

 CareerBuilder

 Careerjet

 HelpDetected

 Dice

 Computerjobs

 SimplyHired

 Linkup

 GlassDoor

 Careercast

 HCareers

 Healthcarers

 RusRek

 RusUSA

 What does an American employer expect from you?

 For successful employment after graduating from an American university, it is important not only to advance and correctly begin to search for a suitable vacancy, but also to prepare for employment.

 Usually, to get a job, graduates are required to submit a resume, diplomas and certificates of education, as well as pass an interview. It will not be superfluous to refer to former employers who can give you recommendations. Remember that it is important to submit documents and information that are fully true!

 What qualities and skills are important for employers?

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