Introduction
The United States offers the newcomer more economic flexibility than any other country. This is not to say that making a living in the United States is easy. It is not. It can be very difficult to find a job in the United States, especially for someone who doesn't speak English well. American workplace customEmployment Interviews

Face-to-Face.

Nearly all employment in the United States begins with some form of employment interview. The interview may be informal, someone pulling you aside just to ask a few questions, or it may be formal, scheduled long in advance, the kind of thing you get sweaty palms thinking about. The best advice for an interview is to look your best, and be yourself.

Personal Appearance.
You should wear you best clothes to an interview to show respect for the person interviewing you and to show you are serious about the job and the company you want to hire you. This rule applies even if you know you may dress casually when actually employed. Pay particular attention to personal grooming details such as hair, nails and teeth. Make sure your clothes have been cleaned and pressed. Shoes should be in good condition and shined. People in America often look at a someone's shoes to get an impression of the person.

Finding a Job
The American employment situation is always changing. There is also a great deal of misinformation going around about the economy and career opportunities. Where you look for employment upon arriving in the USA will depend upon the skills you have, including the ability to speak English.

Skills.

The luckiest newcomers to the United States are those people who have skills that are needed. An experienced chef or computer engineer, for example, will be able to look in any newspaper and find columns full of "help wanted" advertisements. If your skill is more obscure you might have a longer search. Be aware, however, that many trades and professions may have barriers to entry for foreigners. A medical doctor or dentist who has been trained in another country may have to be recertified by an American medical or dental school before being allowed to practice medicine. A carpenter or other skilled tradesperson may not be able to work--at least not right away--because of trade union restrictions. University professors may find no demand for their specialized subjects. So even if you have skills, and especially if you don't, you may have to find an "entry-level" position in the American work force.

Word-of-Mouth.

The best way to find a job is through "word-of-mouth" or what is now called "networking." Even if you have to find your first job through other means, your goal should be to put yourself in a position where you learn what is going on, know the right people in the field you choose, and stay prepared to recognize and take advantage of opportunity when it presents itself.

Going Through Channels.

Another preferred way is, of course, to apply to the company directly. A small company may have an informal system for hiring, while large companies have personnel or "human resources" departments with set hiring procedures. Your task will be to try to identify the person who has the power to hire you and make sure you get through to that person. It's not always easy to get past a person's secretary or the personnel department, but once you do, it's up to you to show them how you can make a positive contribution to their organization--to solve their problems.

The goal of the entry-level position is not simply to get a small paycheck every week to pay the rent. It is to start learning how the world of American work operates on a day-to-day basis: how to deal with co-workers, how to take direction from superiors and, eventually, how to take on responsibility in the American system.


The Resume
You and Your Skills on Paper. A resume (also called a curriculum vitae) is a simple description of all your experience and education. Many books exist to help you write a resume. The basic rules are this: keep it neat, keep it accurate, and keep it simple. A resume need not explain everything you did in every job you had. It should act as a clear, neat guide for the person thinking of hiring you. Once you sit face to face with that person in a personal interview, you can go into detail about all your wonderful experience, education and interests.

The Employment Application
Necessary Paperwork. Most employers will require you to fill out an employment application, even if you have a resume covering the same material. The employer will keep the application in your file after you start working. Employment applications can be difficult to understand and fill out, even for native-born Americans with advanced college degrees. Applications never give you enough space to write and often the instructions are not clear. When faced with the task of filling out an application, remain calm. Try not to become intimidated by the application form. If in doubt as to what something on the form means, ASK..

Employment Interviews
Face-to-Face. Nearly all employment in the United States begins with some form of employment interview. The interview may be informal, someone pulling you aside just to ask a few questions, or it may be formal, scheduled long in advance, the kind of thing you get sweaty palms thinking about. The best advice for an interview is to look your best, and be yourself.
Personal Appearance. You should wear you best clothes to an interview to show respect for the person interviewing you and to show you are serious about the job and the company you want to hire you. This rule applies even if you know you may dress casually when actually employed. Pay particular attention to personal grooming details such as hair, nails and teeth. Make sure your clothes have been cleaned and pressed. Shoes should be in good condition and shined. People in America often look at a someone's shoes to get an impression of the person.

First impressions count immensely in an interview situation. Greet the interviewer warmly and make eye contact. Shake hands firmly when you meet the interviewer. Be yourself at the interview and try to communicate directly to the other person's needs. Try to take the other's person's point of view. He or she needs a job done. Don't tell the other person what you want to say, but what he or she wants to hear about the job and how you are the one who can get it done.

Following Up.

After the interview, it's both polite and thoughtful to write a short-- two or three sentence--thank you letter to the person who interviewed you. Such a letter is best handwritten, but type the letter if your handwriting is poor. Restate your strengths and the matters you spoke about in the interview. Since most people do not bother writing such letters, you'll stand out from the crowd.

Thank you brother by the way can I find a job in USA.

it depends on your education and experience ...

Nice briefing, but trend keeps changing its not just US but any corner of world. thx anyways

Hey my dear friends, please do not come to USA if you are willing to find a job... There are lots of opportunities but, you have to have the real background on the related field. If you do not have it, you will obviously suffer.

Im Srilankan 25 male ..... I would lyk 2 work at USA .....