City Overview
Once a backwater paper mill town, the population has soared and businesses are scrambling to relocate to Jacksonville. |
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Cost of Living
Jacksonville's income levels tend to hover just under the national averages. |
Job Search Resources
More than 30,000 new jobs have been created in Jacksonville since 2000, giving it a job growth rate of 6.48 percent. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
Jacksonville has been dubbed the "Hottest City in America" when it comes to its business environment. |
Largest Employers
The home of the Winn-Dixie grocery chain, Jacksonville also hosts CSX, a railroad shipping company, and Fidelity National, Inc., a large insurance company.
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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. |
