City Overview
Atlanta is the capital and largest city within the state of Georgia, located in the southern United States. |
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Cost of Living
Atlanta's cost of living figures, while high for the South, compare favorably with those of other major metropolitan areas in the United States |
Job Search Resources
Business 2.0 ranks Atlanta among its list of the ten hottest job markets in America. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
Atlanta is a major population and job growth center, responsible for two-thirds of Georgia's economy. |
Largest Employers
Atlanta has 18 Fortune 500 headquarters within its city limits. More than 75 percent of all Fortune 1000 companies have a presence in the metro area.
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H-1B visa Companies
An H-1B visa is a popular way for foreign nationals to gain employment.
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Business and Networking Groups
More than 70 percent of jobs are found through personal contacts. Explore these groups to build a network. |
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Non-Profit and Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering for a non-profit organization can be a great way to build up a resume. |
Résumé
The preferred resume format in the United States is what is known as reverse chronological, which lists most recent experience and works backward from there.
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Interviewing Advice
U.S. recruiters and hiring managers expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the employer, its competitors and its customers. |
Work Permits/Visas
The United States issues a confusing range of visas which are broadly divided into immigrant (permanent resident) and non-immigrant (temporary resident) visas. |
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Cultural Advice
Time is considered a valuable commodity in the United States and it is important to arrive to meetings punctually. |
