City Overview
With its mild climate and beautiful seaside location, it's no wonder San Diego's nickname is "America's Finest City." |
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Cost of Living
San Diego has a cost of living that is 46.78 percent higher than the US average. |
Job Search Resources
Although the region has experienced consistent job growth, its unemployment rate has steadily increased. |
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Industry and Employment Trends
San Diego is not only a major resort town and naval base but also an important high-technology, aerospace and agriculture area, providing employment opportunities and good living. |
Largest Employers
The six main industry clusters in San Diego are: biotechnology/biosciences, defense and space manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, financial business services, software and telecommunications.
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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. |
