City Overview
The city of country music and honky tonks also ranks first in the nation in "niceness." |
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Cost of Living
Nashville is the "smartest place to live" in America according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. |
Job Search Resources
The metropolitan region has gained half a million jobs since 1990. It has lured almost a dozen corporate headquarters in the past few years. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
Over the last few years, Nashville has shown up on nearly everybody's lists of economic bests. |
Largest Employers
Music remains a staple in Nashville's economy and it has recently emerged as a health care hub as well.
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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 your 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. |
