City Overview
Cleveland has top-notch health care and university systems, a world-class symphony, and 22,000 acres of parkland.
Cost of Living
Cleveland’s problem is that incomes are low and housing values are falling.
Job Search Resources
Cleveland's staffing agencies, executive recruiters and other sources are available in addition to ever-popular online job sites.
Industry and Employment Trends
Cleveland’s economy has suffered some in the current global slowdown, but not as much as one might think.
Top Companies
In Cleveland, you'll find Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (Metals & Mining), Ferro Corp (Chemicals) and KeyCorp (Banking, Financial Services) among its 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
The City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland Engineering Society and Lakewood Jaycees are just a few of the Cleveland networking organizations available to you.
