Part V. Landing the job. How to get the job with a great interview. The U.S. immigration system : what you should know ; Case studies : real life success stories -- Part II. Preparing for battle : laying the groundwork for success. How to prepare effectively for a U.S. job search : the big picture ; Understanding your strengths and weaknesses ; How to deal with information overload ; Getting into the right mental space to hunt for work ; How to deal with rejection ; Budgeting to meet basic needs while you look for work ; Learning from the successes and failures of yourself and others ; What we've covered in this section -- Part III. Understanding the U.S. job market. The job market for non-citizens in a tight economy ; Culture shock -- Part IV. The job search. Job-hunting in the U.S. ; Finding a job in the Internet age ; LinkedIn : the premier employment site ; Facebook : not just for cute cat photos ; Twitter : don't underestimate its usefulness! ; Google Plus : the rising star on the web ; Updating traditional job-search techniques -- Part V. Landing the job. Navigating the U.S. job application process ; How to get the job with a great interview.
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