City Overview
The Raleigh/Durham region, also known as 'The Research Triangle,' is home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises. |
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Cost of Living
Raleigh remains among the nation's best economies with low unemployment and high per capita income. |
Job Search Resources
Analysts expect a bullish job market to continue in the near future in the Triangle communities. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
Jobs in the North Carolina Triangle are closely aligned to the success of high technology and pharmaceutical companies in the area, particularly those located in Research Triangle Park. |
Largest Employers
Because of its proximity to the three universities which anchor the region, the area's economy is founded on IT/telecommunications and biotechnology/pharmaceuticals.
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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. |
