Welcome to the U.S.A.-You're Hired!: A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs

YOU WOULD LIKE TO FIND A JOB IN THE U.S. - WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Betsy H. Cohen presents collective wisdom from a dozen experts in international job search and career development. Foreign-born job seekers - whether they be international students, relocated persons, immigrants, or refugees - will find an American job faster and more confidently after reading this book. Readers will learn the different stages of the job search process, and how to prepare for each one. The book's case studies and expert contributions provide many examples and recommendations to manage stress and make their search process smoother.

The book teaches readers how to:

• Build and develop your American network
• Find potential job openings, both posted and non-posted
• Distinguish between the types of interviews and what to expect in each
• Present yourself to potential employers before, during, and after the interview
• Discuss salaries and set expectations for what transferable skills are worth
• Understand when to use immigration lawyers in the job search process
• Get recognition for accomplishments, leading to promotions and pay increases.

Author: Betsy H. Cohen
Publisher: Constead Press
Published: 09/03/2021
Pages: 228
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9781737545309

About the Author
Cohen, Betsy H.: - Betsy Cohen is the Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, a program of the World Trade Center-St. Louis within the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. The goal is to attract and retain international people to St. Louis for their skills and cultures. Betsy has worked with hundreds of international students, relocating immigrants, international executives, and foreign-born work-authorized job seekers personally and through social media for their job goals and career advancement.Betsy had an extensive corporate career in marketing at an international consumer goods company. She holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Wellesley College. She is on the advisory board for the St. Louis University Chaifetz School of Business and on the Cortex Innovation Community committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She was recognized as a Most Influential Businesswoman by the St. Louis Business Journal and as a Woman Business Leader by the YWCA. In 2021, she was recognized by the National Conference for Community and Justice of Metro St. Louis for promoting respect among diverse communities.

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