You can search for recruitment agencies or employment agencies in the USA. And you can also search for jobs on Facebook groups in the US.
Once you have found work, you may need a work permit. You can do it from abroad or in the US. U.S. residents, do not need a work permit to get a job. In most cases, every other nationality has to apply for a work permit. You can do this with your new employer or employment agency. Or you can find a work visa scheme so you can come to the US first without a job offer. Read more below about how to get a job in the US and about how to get a work permit in the US.
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How to get a job in the US?
The first step to getting a job in the US is to get a job in the US. Find out where to look for jobs in the US in the sections below.
Once you have a work offer, you may need to work with your employer or on your own for a work permit, or a work visa. You will probably not need a permit if you are a US resident.
In most cases, you apply for a work permit from your new employer, a company, or an employment agency. They will get you a visa to enter the country if you are not already in the US.
Once you have an employer who can sponsor you. You will have to handle all the paperwork together to get you a work permit or a work visa.
You can also find a work visa scheme so that you can only come to the USA without a job offer.
Apply for a job first, and then you will be concerned about a work permit if you need it.
How to find a job in the USA?
You can find a job in the US by searching online for jobs in the US. You can get a job at a company, at a recruitment agency, or through an employment agency.
Job sites in the US
Many job sites can help you get jobs in the US. Some focus on certain occupations and industries. A good start is to look for work on these popular job sites.
Baidu, Google, Naver, Sogou, Yandex, or any other search engine, can be a great start to a job search. You can look for a job you want. It could be, for example, “Construction Worker in Houston” or “Babysitter in Denver.” Use the language you feel most comfortable speaking. Do not stop at the first pages and go deep with your search. You will immediately get a sense of what is around and of which job sites the best suit your needs.
Google Maps, Baidu Maps, Naver Maps, 2GIS, or any other map application can help you find employers near you or abroad. Find the kind of organization that might have jobs for you. For example, you can look for “Retail in New Orleans” or “Mall in Boston”.
Facebook groups can also be an option to start seeing what is around you. You can search for Facebook groups that talk about the US or work.
Zipper recruiter is another popular job site in the US.
Jobs2Careers is another popular job site in the USA.
Talent com is another job site in the US.
Worklist is a work site in the USA.
Jooble is another job site in the US.
Monster is another job site in the US.
New is another job site in the US.
Snagajob is another job site in the US. It’s about getting a job quickly and without paperwork.
Get Job is another job site in the US. It connects you directly with employers.
is idealist for positions in non-profit organizations.
Dice is for work in IT and technology.
More Useful Websites to Get Jobs in the US
These are more sites that can be useful when looking for work.
Craigslist is classified ads in the US. It has mailing lists in many US cities.
Facebook groups and other social media to get jobs in the US
Facebook groups help you connect with people about jobs in the US. I found these groups about working in the US. You can search for more.
Work in TEXAS !! is a Texas Facebook group about jobs. it is a public group with more than one hundred thousand members. These are job postings for all jobs. You can also find lists for volunteering, mentoring, and any other activity that can improve your resume.
Jobs in Houston is a Facebook group about jobs in Houston. it is a public group with more than thirty thousand members.
USA Job Offers is a Facebook group about jobs in Houston. it is a public group with more than twenty-five thousand members.
Work in California !! is a Facebook group about jobs in California.
Jobs & Careers (sponsored by Dreamers & Doers) is a Facebook group about jobs in the US.
Albert’s mailing list and referrals – San Francisco Bay Area is another Facebook group about jobs in the US.
You can use your favorite social media to search for groups talking about work or the US.
LinkedIn is also a popular choice when it comes to networking jobs in the US.
Any social media or communication platform can help you get a job in the US. This could be Instagram or any WhatsApp group of people in the US, for example.
US Recruitment Agencies
A recruitment agency receives a job description from an employer who needs someone. Then the recruiting agency is looking for a person to do that job.
Recruitment agencies are looking for skilled workers to match the available job roll. A skilled worker has some experience, and certification, to work in a particular role. Examples could be a nurse, an accountant, chefs, construction workers, or ta ruck drivers.
Recruitment agencies specialize in specific sectors. It can be care, computers, engineering, nursing, accounting, catering, construction, or other sectors. Sometimes an agency can contact you first if they are struggling to find people.
You can look for a recruitment agency that can help you find a job that suits your skills. You can type ‘recruitment agency near Houston’ on Google Maps or any other map website. There you can find a list of good agencies that you can contact. If you are not in the US, you can search your area for local recruiting agencies. They can help you get a job in the US.
Employment Agencies, Temporary Agencies, Temporary Employment Agencies, US Personnel Agencies
Employment agencies hire people to do work. The agency hires you to work for another company. Employment agencies can be temporary agencies (temporary employment agencies) or staffing agencies. A job agency registers someone looking for work, a job seeker. The agency then contacts employers who have jobs available for the new person.
These agencies can hire new workers for new jobs. Agencies contract those new positions with other companies. A job agency will assist any job seeker. Unskilled workers are more likely to get a job at an employment agency. An unskilled worker has no qualifications, or experience, in the job they want. They have recently finished school, either they are changing industry or they are new to the region.
These agencies specialize in specific sectors. It can be care, computers, engineering, nursing, accounting, catering, construction, or other sectors. Agencies offer full-time employment, part-time employment, temporary employment, seasonal employment, or freelance employment.
For example, typing ‘Employment Agency near Denver’ on Google Maps, Baidu Maps, or any other map site. You can find a list of good agencies that you can contact. If you are not in the US, you can search your area for local employment agencies. They can help you get a job in the US.
Be aware that you do not have to pay an agency when they get you a job. So be careful when an agency asks you for money.
Ask around for jobs in the US
Form connections, ask around, and find opportunities between your contacts. Talk to friends of friends of people who may have traveled or worked in the US. You will see that some of your friends or family know someone who knows someone.
To get a job in the US, look at local newspapers, local bulletin boards, radio, and word-of-mouth. Local radio and newspapers are a good source of information about jobs in the US.
You can email local businesses and companies for jobs in the US
You can search for companies and local businesses in the US. An easy tool to do this can be any card application or card website. Below is, for example, a Google Maps search for “factory near Minneapolis”.
Walk around the US for possible jobs
If you are somewhere in the US, you can explore the area and see what jobs are around you. You can search and visit organizations and businesses around you. For example, below is a Google Maps search for “market near New Orleans”. You can visit these places to request jobs.
Search work schemes
You can apply for an employment scheme or an employment support program that can help you get a job. Those programs can be local or national. They can only be open to American residents, but they can also be open to foreigners. You need to find an application that matches your profile. You can apply for work schemes at your local government or embassy. You can search for “US Employment Scheme” or “US Employment Program”.
