AEE 225: 3 Secrets to Getting a Job in the United States

<p><strong>How do you get a job in the United States?</strong></p> <p><strong>What do employers want and expect?</strong></p> <p><strong>Today, Lindsay and Kristy talk about 3 things an employer in the U.S. might look for in a job candidate!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Taking IELTS? <a href="http://www.allearsenglish.com/training">Get our free IELTS video training course now</a></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p>If you’re applying for a job, it’s important to know what your potential employer is looking for.  Like any other country, the U.S. has a professional culture which places more value on some individual qualities than others.  These qualities may be very different from what employers look for in your home country!</p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Are You Ready to Practice? Get a Private, Native English Teacher Now!</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://promos.italki.com/allearsenglish"><img class="alignleft wp-image-3395 size-full" src="http://allearsenglish.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Speak-English-Now-2.jpg" alt="Speak English Now (2)" width="280" height="154" /></a>Try </strong><a href="http://promos.italki.com/allearsenglish" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">italki</span></strong></a><strong> to learn to speak like a native.</strong></p> <p><strong>You’ll get your English mistakes corrected immediately!</strong></p> <p><strong>For a limited time you’ll get 10UD to use towards private English lessons on italki.</strong></p> <p><strong>Visit </strong><a href="http://promos.italki.com/allearsenglish" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">italki now to claim your 10USD in free English lessons</span></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p><strong>Some qualities American employers seek in employees:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Proactive attitude:</strong> Show that you are autonomous and energetic – the opposite of passive.  It means to show up early, confirm the time you will meet, and s