City Overview
The greater metropolitan area known as "Chicagoland" encompasses a population greater than nine million people. |
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Cost of Living
With a cost of living rate of 128 percent higher than the national average, Chicago is the 12th most expensive city in the US. |
Job Search Resources
Chicago's job growth rate recently fell below the national average of 1.2 percent, at 0.9 percent. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
Chicago remains the United States' second financial center with the nation's second largest central business district and third largest gross metropolitan product. |
Largest Employers
Chicago's economy is mainly based on manufacturing, printing/publishing, finance/insurance and food processing.
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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. |
