What's the best way for a foreigner to get a job in the USA or Canada if one hasn’t or didn’t study there?
Originally Answered: Jobs and Careers: How do I get job in USA & Canada?
Here is a good website to find out jobs in USA “americanjobz.com” (Most recomended job site)
Step 1: Understand about Canada & USA and the Job Market
Firstly, it’s very important that you research about Canada & USA, its provinces and cities for weather, culture, community and travel to prioritize your options to live permanently.
Before searching for jobs, you must evaluate job demands and outlook for your specific occupation in Canada/USA.
Canada/USA is huge country and there are specific regions with higher demands for specific occupations. It is important to find out provinces and cities where your occupation is in highest demand and lowest in supply.
You must understand the nature of job market ie open and hidden job market and seasonal demands in order to develop effective job search strategy.
You should also connect with manpower recruiters or career consultants in your field to find more about industry and the sector and region specific, direct and implied job requirements.
Step 2: Search for a Job from outside Canada/USA
Prepare a detailed job search strategy, as just posting your resume on job boards may not help.
Create a detailed career plan according to your interest areas and job or industry demands.
Research and connect with many companies and relevant persons in trade and associations.
Review the National occupation classification (NOC) with titles, main duties and employment requirements to find out the general job requirements.
Find out licensing and trade requirements in your occupation or field.
Review the job boards for positions, job requirements thoroughly, and compare your resume with Canadian applicant’s resume /profiles available on Linkedin or other Canadian job resources.
Get your credential assessment done from accredited agencies.
Prepare a Canadian resume with highlighting your achievements and removing non relevant personal details.
Prepare your personal marketing plan, which includes networking, social media marketing, cold calls and getting references.
Step 3: Securing a genuine Job Offer
This is a critical step, if you have generated an interest for Canadian employer/s and there is a possibility of getting an offer.
The employer may have to ensure that they cannot find a Canadian and adequate steps were taken for recruitment before giving you an offer.
Herein, your research for Canadian job market will help, only if you have applied to occupations highest in demand and lowest in supply.
If employer has not been able to find a suitable candidate over a period of time, your candidature can create a win win situation.
If employer still has some apprehensions, your exceptional language skills, soft skills and connections with local contacts can help you show confidence and quick transition in Canada.
Here, persistence and regular contact with employer will help you show your keen interest for.
You can apply for Work permit or immigration as soon as receive a job offer and you meet the other requirements. the position.
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