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Practical, independent advice for finding and starting a job in the United States, written by the USA Jobs 24 team and edited by Dr Alan Vallavaraj and Lebonah Allan Roy.
- How to write a resume that gets interviewsWhat US recruiters look for, what to leave off, and how to get your resume past applicant tracking systems.
- How to prepare for a job interviewThe usual stages at large US employers, the STAR method for behavioral questions, and what to ask at the end.
- How to negotiate your salaryHow to use posted pay ranges and market data to ask for more, and what else you can negotiate besides base pay.
- Understanding a US job offerWhat base pay, bonus, equity, 401(k), health insurance, PTO and "at-will" mean, and what to check before you sign.
- How to land your first job or internshipWhere entry-level roles are posted, when big employers hire students and new grads, and how to stand out without much experience.
- How to find genuine remote jobsRemote, hybrid and "remote (US)" explained, the state and time-zone limits to check, and how to spot fake work-from-home offers.
- W-2, 1099 or contract-to-hire?How employees, independent contractors and contract-to-hire roles differ on taxes, benefits and job security.
- How to spot fake job offersWarning signs of job scams in the US, how to check a job, and where to report fraud.