City Overview
With its diversity of lifestyles and attractions, Miami is an international city which has something for everyone. |
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Cost of Living
South Florida has one of the largest disparities between income and the cost of living. |
Job Search Resources
Miami has seen a drop in its unemployment rate from a high of six percent to below the comparable rate for the US. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
South Florida's economy is generally considered to be strong, if not downright booming. |
Largest Employers
Approximately 22.5 percent of the Miami metropolitan area's labor force is employed in the trade, transportation and utilities industry
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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. |
