City Overview
Rochester seems to have the best of both worlds the advantages of a big city combined with the small home-town feel that the city has worked hard to maintain since its early days. |
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Cost of Living
While job growth and per capita income are low, wages in the Rochester area are generally above the national average. |
Job Search Resources
Rochester's has suffered from a persistently weak job market. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
The area's manufacturing industry has shown the largest losses in jobs in the recent past. Yet other sectors of the economy have outdistanced manufacturing and are seeing increases. |
Largest Employers
Although the manufacturing sector in Rochester has declined, approximately 15.8 percent of the labor force is still employed in the 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. |
