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Job Search for Ukrainian Refugees in the USA
Most American employers are extremely warm and understanding towards Ukrainians who were forced to leave their homes and travel thousands of kilometers in search of a shelter.
The analysis of various Ukrainian forums and general statistics on providing jobs to migrants shows that Americans receive Ukrainian refugees quite well and with respect. They sympathize, try to help and openly condemn the government of the aggressor country. From November 21, 2022, it became much easier to get a job in the USA because you only need your foreign passport and Form I-94. In addition, you need to prepare Form I-765 within 90 days and submit it to the employer for further legal stay in your position.
Where to Search for a Job?
Here are the top sites where you can quickly find a job not far from your place of residence, online job, etc.:
1. CareerBuilder. It is one of the largest job search sites in the top three in the USA. About 24 million job seekers visit it every month.
2. Indeed
3. LinkedIn
4. GetWork
5. Flex Jobs
6. ZipRecruiter
Submitting a well-written resume and leaving your contacts on the sites are one of the keys to a successful job search, because employers and HR managers can contact you and offer a vacancy.
Another practical method requires your time and presence in the institutions where you want to work. The experience of Ukrainian refugees proves that it is effective to come immediately to the institution, meet the manager personally and ask if they need employees. In this way, you can present your resume and all necessary documents right there.
However, most often employers appoint the time, place and conditions of the interview online. Remote interviews are also possible.
Salary
Of course, everything depends on the vacancy. If you plan to get a position in the service sector (waiter, bartender, barista, etc.), the average salary is from $10 per hour. In fact, workers earn much more receiving tips and percentages of sales. The same applies to sellers — consultants and cashiers.
Such jobs as a housewife, cleaner and babysitter are the most popular among Ukrainian migrant women. The salary is payed according to the fixed hourly tariff that depends on the level of service and demand — from $20 per hour.
Language
Many Ukrainian refugees in the USA face the problem of not knowing English. But this is not an extremely big problem. There are Ukrainian diasporas, entire towns, districts where you can feel comfortable and work with Ukrainians.
However, the most effective way to "blend" into American society is, of course, to work with native speakers but in lower positions that do not require perfect knowledge of the language. Many refugees from Latin America who speak only Spanish move to the USA without knowing any word in English, but after a while they get the A2-B1 level which is sufficient to continue living and working in American society.
It is also important to note that the level of Ukrainian education, especially in the field of IT, marketing and management, is one of the highest in the world, so such specialists are in great demand.
There is an advice from Ukrainian workers in the USA: never be afraid to try something new because the process of development is important for every profession. Everything depends only on your desire and motivation to work, gain new knowledge, learn a language and get used to a new society.
