City Overview
Greater Boston has a total population of 4.49 million people. Few American cities enjoy as much history and culture as Boston does; Boston has almost 400 years of history behind it.
Cost of Living
As they say in real estate, “Location is everything.” This is especially true in Boston, where city living is far more expensive than living in the suburbs.
Job Search Resources
Online job sites are very popular in Boston, while job fairs, recruiters and newspapers are also useful.
Industry and Employment Trends
Boston-area employers added more than 23,000 jobs over the past year, ranking it third in the nation in job creation.
Top Companies
Bain Capital LLC (Financial Services), Caritas Christi (Health Care) and Keane Inc. (Technology) are among Boston's leading companies.
H-1B Visa Companies
An H-1B visa is a popular way for foreign nationals to gain employment.
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.
Resume Guidelines
In the US it is rare to submit a longer CV-style document except in certain fields. Usually a resume is no more than two pages long.
Interviewing Advice
US recruiters and hiring managers expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the employer, its competitors and its customers.
Cultural Advice
Time is considered a valuable commodity in the United States and it is important to arrive punctually for meetings.
Business and Networking Groups
IT, Engineering and Sales & Marketing are among the plentiful networking opportunities available in Boston.
Non-Profits and Volunteer Opportunities
If you enjoy the arts, caring for animals or offering aid to the homeless, you'll have a great start in Boston volunteerism!
