Are you considering making a career move from the UK or other parts of Europe to the US but not sure of where to start looking? This piece takes a look at top places you should consider in your search.
“A good way to settle for a location is to get on the plane to any of these locations when next you are due for a holiday” says Jack Slater at
www.esta-visa.ie.
“Traveling to the state and talking to people on ground in your niche is often one of the easiest ways to fast track your career change”. He concludes.
Fort Worth, Texas
Located just 30 miles away from Dallas to the west, this city has a working-age population that is growing rapidly. The main employers are AMR Corporation, American Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Naval Air Station and the Independent School district.
Lincoln, Nebraska
This city has one of the lowest unemployment numbers in the US. You should consider moving here if you are looking for a career in transport, medicine and education as the University of Nebraska, BNSF Railways and the many medical centres there are the chief employers of labour.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The city has one of the lowest working age population growth rates in the US but the workforce is still growing at a rate that is higher than the national rate. Interestingly, employees here have one of the highest median incomes in the US. Some of the main employees here include U.S Bancorp, Xcel Energy, Target and Ameriprise Financial.
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio has one of the lowest unemployment numbers in the US and the monthly rent is one of the most affordable. The top employers here include the federal government, Wal-Mart, Kroger, Ohio State University and JP Morgan Chase. However, it is important to note that residents here earn less than the national median income.
Austin, Texas
The
Texas capital has a low unemployment rate and the city is one that thrives on manufacturing, life sciences and clean energy. Its technology scene has earned it the name “Silicon Hills”. The major employers here include the University of Texas in Austin, the Seton Healthcare Family. However, the average rent here is higher than all the others on this list at $1,008. This could be attributed to the technology front here.
Denver, Colorado
Residents here also make one of the highest median salaries in the US. The city’s employers include the state and local governments, USDA National Finance Centre, Denver Health and United Airlines.
Visit any of these cities if you are looking to get employed in the United States to speak directly to influencers in your industry.
