City Overview
Charlotte is growing so quickly that today, less than half of Charlotteans were born in North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Charlotte residents tend to earn more and spend less than Americans as a whole.
Job Search Resources
As in other American cities, Charlotte job seekers rely primarily on the Internet, along with job fairs, recruiters and newspapers.
Industry and Employment Trends
Charlotte has cultivated strong banking, education, government, health care, NASCAR, and retail and distribution industries.
Top Companies
Cato Corporation (Retail), Clariant Corporation (Chemicals) and Delhaize America Inc. (Grocery Retail) are among Charlotte's top 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
Charlotte business and networking opportunities are available for a variety of professional, gender-specific, religious and ethnic groups.
Non-Profits and Volunteer Opportunities
In Charlotte, many non-profit organizations oversee a broad range of activities, or give financial assistance to numerous charitable organizations.
