How can i get a job in America?

Question

i live in england and im going on to my 3rd and final year of my travel and tourism managment degree in september, i was wondering does any one know any good website that help with finding jobs for graduates etc... i dont mean ones like monster because that website is no good, ive already contacted yummyjobs.com but i want to know more, can anyone help me? or give me adivce if they have worked in america before and are from england? how much does accommodation cost etc...

Any information would be greatly appriciated

Hope to hear from you soon

Adrieanne :) x

Answer 1

Personally, looking for and applying for jobs online doesnt seem very effective to me. Once you get there I would check out the local job service to see what is available and you can apply right from there. Also, accommodation costs depend on where in the States you are going. It differs so much from state to state and city to city. Do you have a visa? You will need a work visa to get a job anywhere in America.

I am American and met my German husband while he was working in the US. If you dont have a visa you wont be able to stay any longer than 3 months and you will not be able to get a job legally.

Answer 2

Just ask some Mexicans to help you, they have like 10 jobs!

Answer 3

Good luck with finding work in America, it's not going to be easy! You absolutely cannot go and work without a visa, and you can't apply for a visa by yourself, you need to have supporting documentation, petitions,  or sponsorship from a US employer or institution.

I think your best bet is going to be to look for internship programs, which would have you probably on a J-1  or H-3 visa, and hope that you are able to wangle a job offer at the end of it (assuming you wish to stay) and will sponsor you for an H-1B visa, which will allow you to stay for 6 years and will probably enable you to apply for permanent residency (green card).

You can also try looking for employment with a big transnational, in the hopes of getting a transfer to the states on an L-1 visa.

As far as living costs go, they vary enormously - living on one of the coasts will be more expensive, living in, say, the Midwest will be relatively inexpensive. In general, you'll probably find you have lower cost of living in the US than the UK, taxation is certainly lower (but you also will need to factor in the cost of health insurance if you aren't covered through a company scheme). Of course, the credit crunch is hitting pretty hard there too, and again, experiences will vary.

Probably the best thing you can do is work with your course tutors and university career services - they should have contacts and resources that are specific to your area and needs, and obviously they have a real interest in seeing you achieve your goals!