If you’re interested in moving to the United States, you’ll likely want to secure yourself a job before you pack up and leave your current country of residence.
There are several things you can do to increase your chances of landing that job in the US, including applying directly to employers as well as applying through recruitment agencies or visa sponsorships.
While the specific steps you take will depend on where in the USA you want to move, these five tips will serve as a good starting point no matter where you’re coming from or where you’re looking to settle.
1) Have a Plan
Before you even start researching jobs, it’s crucial to have a plan and goals of where you want to be. You don’t need to know all of your options, but there are things you should know like how much you will be making as well as what skills or expertise they might need.
In general, it is best to set up meetings with people who are already working at companies or organizations that interest you.
This is an invaluable way to gain insight into different roles and areas of specialization within a particular field or area of business.
If possible, try and get them one-on-one so that you can ask them detailed questions about their work and any details about their day-to-day life that could help clarify what exactly it is they do each day.
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2) Get an Education
The United States is typically known as one of two things: home to some of the world’s most educated people, or land of opportunity.
That reputation makes it easy to think that you can simply move to America with no formal education and find work, but when considering starting your own business or finding work with an established company, you want to make sure that you have all your bases covered.
To ensure success after moving, obtain a degree in accounting or business management. You don’t need an Ivy League education (though it never hurts), but you do need something solid that will give hiring managers confidence that they won’t have to hire someone else down the line if you get bored at work.
Having a bachelor’s degree also gives you more leverage to negotiate salary and benefits—and potentially higher pay than those without degrees.
It’s important to remember that degrees aren’t just about securing jobs; they’re also about opening doors professionally, giving you access to new opportunities, connections, mentorships and social groups.
Don’t let distance be an excuse not to get your education. Online universities offer great flexibility when looking for higher education options, so look into what’s available in your area!
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3) Learn English
You don’t need to know how to speak English perfectly, but having basic English skills will help you network and get information about job openings.
Also, if your first language isn’t English, take some time to learn basic conversational phrases. You’ll be more effective in interviews (and life) if you have some English-language skills under your belt.
If you are going to study abroad, pay attention to career placement resources that can help you land a job after school.
It may be easy enough to find work as an au pair or hotel worker; if not, brush up on your conversational skills and keep trying!
4) Land an Internship
Internships are often a gateway to getting hired full-time. That’s especially true if you’re going after an entry-level job. This is why internships are so valuable and should be at or near the top of your to do list.
Try to secure an internship as early as possible, since opportunities fill up quickly, and focus on fields where you have relevant experience (or can easily obtain it).
Don’t let your CV be too narrow; one internship could set you up with multiple job offers—if you do well. In fact, there’s nothing wrong with pursuing more than one internship at once, especially if they’re part-time. After all, time is money. And multiple internships means more opportunities!
5) Play to Your Strengths
Before you apply to any jobs, take some time to think about what your strengths are. What type of environment do you thrive in?
What parts of your past experience and education are relevant to potential job opportunities? Keep a list of these strengths and keep them front-of-mind as you search for jobs:
You may be able to find work doing something that plays up your skills, or perhaps could use those skills within an existing role.
(For example, if you have project management experience but are looking at entry-level positions, see if there’s any way to incorporate it into your current job).
To get started, check out Indeed’s Jobs Explorer tool here—it’ll let you narrow down results based on keywords related to skills and job types.