The labor market in the United States is dynamic and constantly evolving. Some professions stand out for their high demand, driven by the need for innovation, the growth of certain sectors and demographic changes.
During the coronavirus pandemic, employment in the United States and globally underwent significant changes. Many workers were affected in their work activities due to health restrictions, having to adapt to remote work or being forced to stop their tasks until the authorities allowed free public transit.
The most sought after professions in the United States
According to the Wester Union portal, currently the jobs with the most opportunities in the United States They are relational to finance, engineering and computer systems.
- Construction manager
- Finance manager
- Support and computing specialist
- Software designer and developer
- Registered nurse
- Industrial mechanic
- Advertising, promotions and marketing manager
- Physical therapist
- Anesthetist
- Specialized logistics personnel
- Electrician
- Primary level teaching staff
- Statistical expert
- Computer systems analyst
- electronics engineer
Since 2020, the United States has recorded an increase in immigrants hired within the labor market. However, There were other sectors in which immigrant employment was harmed: hospitality and food service, administration, entertainment and real estate are the main ones.
How to get a job in the United States
To get a job in the United States, it is essential to have a well-prepared resume and a cover letter adapted to the labor market. There are different platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Monster to search for opportunities, in addition to searching the websites of companies of interest or the United States government page.
The USCIS portal, an official site of the United States government, provides a summary of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa classifications based on employment and other categories of noncitizens who are eligible for employment authorization. Each classification provides a link to more detailed information about its requirements.
The United States offers a wide variety of visas to enter the labor market. Some of them are:
- Visitor visas: (b) visitor: business, tourism, medical treatment and (c) transit in the US.
- Study visas: (f/m) academic or language student / non-academic or technical student and (j) exchange visitor.
- Work visas: (d) crew member, (i) media and journalists, (e1/e2) treaty trader/investor, (e3) Australian citizen professional specialty, (h, l, o, p, q, r) worker/employment temporary or interns, (td/tn) NAFTA professional.
- Other categories:
