Global Cleveland provides international job-seekers with an understanding of the local job search process, as well as resources and professional connections in their field of interest, to guide them through their career development process in Cleveland.

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Step1: Create a Clear Picture of Your Goals

Assess your abilities, skills, values, accomplishments, and interests. Do some market research and start understanding which industries and employers you are interested in. What are you looking for, and what would be a good fit for your goals?

Not sure about how to do it? You can visit your university career services office and get help from professional counselors. If you are not a student in the area, contact Cuyahoga Works and set up an appointment with a career counselor!

Step 2: Create a Professional Resume

Make sure your resume highlights your experiences, education and other unique attributes that you bring to a job. Make sure to proofread!

Ask for help from your university career services office or go over it with a friend before finalizing your resume. Note that resume standards are very different from country to country. If your current resume has a photo on it, it’s probably not U.S. standard!

If you are not a student in the area, Cuyahoga Works provides good resources, and Global Cleveland Professional Connection volunteers can also provide some resume help.

Step 3: Create a LinkedIn Profile

Include information on your resume and then add your skills and connect to your contacts (classmates, professors).

Join the groups that are of interest to you. LinkedIn groups are great ways to develop your network. You can also show your expertise by participating in group discussions and sharing articles.

Join Global Cleveland Talent Connection LinkedIn group. We have over 5,000 active members in the group; make sure you check out the job section from time to time.

Step 4: Don’t Forget Extracurricular Activities

Don’t underestimate the value of your volunteer work, club memberships, etc. Employers like to see this experience and it can show your leadership skills and that you can multi-task by handling school work and other activities at the same time.

Step 5: Join Professional Clubs/Associations

Find the national or regional associations related to your field, and some chapters may have been formed in your school. Professional clubs are great ways for keeping up with industry trends, finding specialized job postings in your field and developing new contacts. Let’s discover professional groups by industry and start networking! Why do I need to network? Read the next step!

Írta: Gabriella Gombar