City Overview
Oregon's largest and most populous city has plenty to offer to both the city dweller and outdoors lover. |
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Cost of Living
While income in the city is below the national average, Portland is considered to be one of the more expensive cities in which to live in the US. |
Job Search Resources
Portland's unemployment rate has been higher than the national average. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
At least a dozen individual industries drive the $50 billion Portland economy. |
Largest Employers
Approximately 20 percent of the 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. |
