City Overview
Seattle has a reputation for rain and coffee, but the reality goes far beyond that stereotype.
Cost of Living
Expenses—especially housing—are high, but with higher paychecks, Seattle residents can afford them.
Job Search Resources
The Greater Seattle Job Fair attracts almost three dozen hiring companies from throughout the region.
Industry and Employment Trends
Some of the most well-known companies in America hang their hats in Greater Seattle: Amazon.com, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom and Starbucks, to name a few.
Top Companies
Some of the major players, such as Boeing and Microsoft, are located in the suburbs of Seattle.
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.
