Work/Jobs

If you are Illegal:

See the immigration link to find out how you can obtain legality. There are several legal vocations you can do in the meantime like:

• Volunteering at several places like churches and companies. Some companies will also facilitate your volunteering. This is good for you because it provides references that you can use in the future. References are very important for your career advancement.

If you are legal:

The US industry is rigid. Usually a temp agency will get you started so you can obtain some references.

Here are several temp agencies you can try:

• www.manpower.com  
• www.prosource.com  
• www.accountemps.com

Otherwise, if you obtain any kind of certification in a US school, it opens the US industry for you.

For links on attaining education, see our education section.

You can also volunteer

Professionals

International companies are more open to recruiting foreigners; otherwise a temp agency is a good start.

See above for a list of temp agencies.