City Overview
Sunny Phoenix is one of the fastest growing cities in the US. |
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Cost of Living
Phoenix is one of the few large metropolitan areas where the cost of living is not substantially higher than the national average. |
Job Search Resources
Phoenix's long-term employment looks favorable, but the housing market downturn has been particularly harsh on the metropolitan area. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
At least a dozen individual industries drive the $50 billion Phoenix economy. |
Largest Employers
About two thirds of workers have white-collar jobs in management, sales, professional or office work.
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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. |
