What people are saying…

  • "The struggle to find a job – the right job – is very real in the U.S. especially for foreign-born job applicants. For success, applicants must frequently set-aside their previous job-hunting knowledge and experience to learn anew. Counselors and supporters can be challenged by navigating the labyrinth of market resources and advice not necessarily developed with the linguistic and cultural challenges of the foreign-born worker in mind. During my 42-year career working with immigrant newcomers, I was keenly aware of the lack of reliable authoritative materials that tackled such issues and needs. Now, along comes “Welcome to the U.S.A – You’re Hired!” The author, Betsy Cohen, founding executive director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, along with a dozen contributing experts, has expertly laid out the search, hiring and post-hiring process to ease the process and improve opportunities. "

    — Anna Crosslin, President & CEO emeritus, International Institute of St. Louis

  • “Moving to a new country and re-starting your career can feel like an enormous mountain to climb. This book gives you a map, a compass, and a backpack full of supplies. Previous generations of newcomers have struggled to put together this kind of information bit by bit. Today, books like this one provide a vital overview, making it possible for you to instead focus your energy on choosing the most rewarding opportunities. May you and your talents flourish in the United States!”

    — Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, immigration advocate

  • "International students who want to work in in the United States should consider this book. It includes advice on important issues that will help you understand the key issues you need to know to search for a job in the United States and share your talent. Our students have benefited from the knowledge in this book over the past years as we have worked with the team at the St. Louis Mosaic Project."

    — Kurt Dirks, Vice Chancellor for International Affairs and Director of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, Washington University in St. Louis

  • "As the fastest growing, most profitable cohort in the country, Hispanics need to be able to access the best information to succeed when searching for a job or seeking advancement. The advice in this book helps demystify the application and interview processes. One of the pillars of the Hispanic Promise, the first-of-its-kind corporate pledge supporting the community, is preparation. It is crucial to have strategies and partnerships to support the future pipeline of Hispanic talent and this book represents an important resource to achieve this."

    — Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder of We Are All Human

  • "For businesses to thrive and grow in America today they need a rapidly expanding, hardworking, enterprising workforce. Attracting and retaining foreign-born talent will be critical to the success of their strategy and competitiveness in the 21st Century. Welcome to the U.S.A -- You’re Hired! provides new immigrants access to nationally known experts to help them along the way, greatly accelerating their entry into the workforce of today and tomorrow."

    — Bob Fox, Co-Founder of the St. Louis Mosaic Project

  • "As communities across the U.S. grapple with demographic shifts and economic challenges, this book offers a collection of current best practices in promoting economic growth through immigrant integration. This enables the foreign-born job seeker to improve job success. It also helps if you are a policy-maker, an employer, or a community developer to understand and change barriers- this book is a must read."

    — Peter Gonzales, President and CEO of The Welcoming Center

  • "Relocation to the U.S. is an important career opportunity for many families. This book is a needed guide for the accompanying partners who will be seeking jobs during their time here. The book addresses the stress of the job search, a topic I have also written about and believe is critical to master."

    — Lauren Herring, CEO of IMPACT Group, author of Take Control of Your Job Search!

  • "I have been committed to helping foreign-born people come to our community and be successful in their lives. This book offers the advice of many experts and will help these important contributors navigate the U.S. job market. The growing American economy needs talent that our foreign-born community brings to our workplace. This book is a unique contribution of advice for an increasingly important part of our population."

    — David Kemper, Chairman of Commerce Bank

  • "This book will serve as a great guide to both foreign-born as well as to native-born job seekers as they navigate through the job seeking process here in the United States. To understand employer expectations, in addition to what works and what doesn’t work, I highly recommend that every job seeker read this book."

    — Bob Kolf, Founder & CEO of Job Seekers’ Garden Club of St. Louis

  • "Across the United States, the Asian immigrant population is very diverse in terms of ethnicity, language, and culture, but these communities share a common aspiration to succeed in the U.S.A. This book provides important case studies and tips that offer our varied communities great guidance on how to successfully navigate the job search process and positively advance in one's career."

    — Alex Lee, Co-Founder/President of the Asian-American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis

  • "Betsy Cohen and other expert contributors have written the definitive guide to entering the American workforce for foreign-born professionals at all stages of their careers. Especially for readers interested in joining the startup or innovation economies across America, this book will serve as a guide for both you and your employers to more confidently manage the legal, social, and professional hurdles that make it difficult for immigrants to fully contribute to their new hometowns and the American economy generally. Economic development leaders might find this book helpful to better understand the problems faced by and craft solutions for support of foreign-born communities seeking to contribute to your region's growth in building a more vibrant future."

    — Craig Montuori, Executive Director at Global EIR

  • "The United States wants you. Communities like St. Louis need you. With labor in short supply and slow domestic population growth, attracting and retaining talent from around the globe is more important than ever in an increasingly interconnected global economy. For the first time ever, Betsy Cohen and a collection of experts provide the valuable tips and insights to help launch your new career in the United States. You will bring your knowledge of the wider world to your U.S. community, making it better for all of us. "

    — Tim Nowak, Executive Director of the World Trade Center St. Louis, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

  • "The Hispanic community is growing and filling more jobs at all levels. Through cultural and business organizations we are building a support network. The case studies and advice from experts in this book show the insider knowledge our community needs to advance in the interview and career advancement process. "

    — Karlos Ramirez, President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis

  • "Originally from Mexico and inspired by my own experiences growing up an immigrant in the United States, I am passionate and committed to helping people in marginalized communities have access to opportunities for wealth creation. I am excited for the insight and support shared in this book so that others like me, can find success in their job searches without the frustration of not understanding the different operating procedures of the US job market. What a great way to encourage, inspire and prepare job seekers!"

    — Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano, Director of Entrepreneurship at Cortex Innovation Community and Hispanic/Diversity Business Catalyst

  • "While so much of immigration policy and immigration advocacy has focused almost exclusively on who gets to come here, Betsy Cohen has been a pioneer in shedding light on and opening doors for immigrants after they arrive. Her deep experience assisting immigrants in breaking into the workforce and building strong social networks make her and the other experts she has enlisted for the book a gold mine for practical wisdom on what immigrants really need to succeed and thrive in America."

    — Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director, New American Economy

  • "The United States was the top destination for talent—by essentially default—from around the world for over a century, but that is no longer the case. America needs an aggressive strategy to welcome immigrants and to ensure they can be successful in joining the workforce—and this guide is a tremendous asset in this effort."

    — Todd Schulte, President, FWD.us

  • "There are many books on finding a good immigration lawyer, but few on how to find a good job if you have a work visa or green card. This book fills that gap. It provides useful information on how finding a job in the United States may differ from other countries. Everyone should buy it. "

    — Stephen Yale-Loehr, Professor of Immigration Practice, Cornell Law School and Of Counsel, Miller Mayer LLP