{"id":3144,"date":"2025-02-20T13:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T04:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turnpoint-consulting.com\/archives\/job-hunting-tips\/changing-jobs-in-the-u-s-%ef%bd%9ca-beginners-guide-to-making-your-first-overseas-career-change"},"modified":"2025-06-21T05:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T20:03:12","slug":"changing-jobs-in-the-u-s-%ef%bd%9ca-beginners-guide-to-making-your-first-overseas-career-change","status":"publish","type":"post_tips","link":"https:\/\/turnpoint-consulting.com\/en\/archives\/job-hunting-tips\/changing-jobs-in-the-u-s-%ef%bd%9ca-beginners-guide-to-making-your-first-overseas-career-change","title":{"rendered":"Changing Jobs in the U.S.\uff5cA Beginner’s Guide to Making Your First Overseas Career Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are the two routes to start a career in the U.S.? There are two ways to start a career in the U.S. 1) Targeting through local hiring: Apply to companies recruiting in the U.S. 2) Targeting expatriate positions: Focus your job search on domestic companies with operations in the U.S. and move to the U.S. as an expatriate This article will explain the procedure for job hunting through the U.S. local hiring in 1).<\/p>\n\n

Points to keep in mind when proceeding with a job change in the U.S.: Differences from Job Hunting in Japan<\/h2>\n\n

Actively gather information<\/h3>\n\n

In Japan, you are most likely to use major job search sites such as BizReach or enTransfer. Although such sites also list jobs for local hires in the U.S., we recommend using a more global job search platform in addition to those mentioned above in order to have more options.<\/p>\n\n

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LinkedIn<\/strong>A social networking site for businesses that allows you to not only search for jobs, but also connect with industry professionals. It is an easy way to get in direct contact with company recruiters and keep up to date on the latest industry trends and company culture.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indeed<\/strong>A global job search platform. Indeed is a global job search platform that allows you to search for jobs on a company’s official website as well as on other job sites. You can check a wide range of job postings and efficiently search for jobs that match your requirements. The application process is simple.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glassdoor<\/strong>This site provides company reviews, salary information, and interview testimonials, as well as job postings. It is a great way to learn about a company’s reputation, compensation levels, and hiring process in advance, which can be helpful when deciding to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We also recommend that you connect with an agent who has jobs in the US. You will be contacted in a timely manner when new jobs that meet your needs become available.<\/p>\n\n

Prepare resume and curriculum vitae<\/h3>\n\n

When applying to an American company, you will need a \u201cresume\u201d and a \u201ccover letter,\u201d which are different in format from a Japanese resume.<\/p>\n\n