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AEE 225: 3 Secrets to Getting a Job in the United States
How do you get a job in the United States?
What do employers want and expect?
Today, Lindsay and Kristy talk about 3 things an employer in the U.S. might look for in a job candidate!
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If you’re applying for a job, it’s important to know what your potential employer is looking for. Like any other country, the U.S. has a professional culture which places more value on some individual qualities than others. These qualities may be very different from what employers look for in your home country!
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Some qualities American employers seek in employees:
- Proactive attitude: Show that you are autonomous and energetic – the opposite of passive. It means to show up early, confirm the time you will meet, and say thank you.
- Positive attitude: Americans like smiles. But it’s also important that you get along with others and not be pessimistic.
- Communication: When you actively communicate it shows you are engaged. A big part of this is simply that you let the boss know what is going on.
- Be a “Giver”: Show that you believe in the vision of the company and are personally invested in its success. In other words, it’s more than a job to you.
Are these the same traits that employers look for in your country?
Do you have them?
Let us know in the comments section below!