We heard from young immigrants across industries — business, healthcare, engineering, and more — about their common thread — navigating the U.S. job market as an outsider. The report shows that young immigrants face five major roadblocks, from a lack of networks to communication barriers, while navigating the U.S. labor market and pathway to self-sufficiency:
Identifying their place in the U.S. market. 71% had difficulty evaluating which career paths, professional courses, or credential evaluations were worth pursuing.
Accessing and valuing professional networks. 85% of all jobs are filled through networking, but only 50% of study respondents used networking as a job search method.
Communicating about their job skills and history in professional-level English. While 22% mention English proficiency as a barrier, 43% asked for targeted support on cultural differences, industry lingo, and professional communication.
Possessing little U.S. work experience. Only 17% of participants had any U.S. work experience in their field of specialization, facing many U.S. employers that don’t recognize overseas education and experience.
Finding the time for a job search. 65% report having less than five hours per week to look for a job.
Accessing and valuing professional networks. 85% of all jobs are filled through networking, but only 50% of study respondents used networking as a job search method.ursuing.
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