City Overview
In the past 12 months, Portland has received numerous accolades from publications who rank cities according to a wide variety of measures.
Cost of Living
Portland is a town where the good financial news offsets the bad. The cost of living is high, but so are the incomes.
Job Search Resources
Online resources have far outstripped printed newspapers for job seekers.
Industry and Employment Trends
The Port of Portland still fuels much of the city’s local economy, generating almost 250 million USD in annual revenues.
Top Companies
Fred Meyer, Inc, Knowledge Learning and Precision Castparts are all top employers.
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
There are a number of groups in Portland organized around business specialties and other groupings.
