Career guides

Practical, independent advice for finding and starting a job in the United States, written by the USA Jobs 24 team.

How to write a resume that gets interviewsWhat US recruiters look for, what to leave off, and how to get your resume past applicant tracking systems.
How to prepare for a job interviewThe usual stages at large US employers, the STAR method for behavioral questions, and what to ask at the end.
How to negotiate your salaryHow to use posted pay ranges and market data to ask for more, and what else you can negotiate besides base pay.
Understanding a US job offerWhat base pay, bonus, equity, 401(k), health insurance, PTO and "at-will" mean, and what to check before you sign.
How to land your first job or internshipWhere entry-level roles are posted, when big employers hire students and new grads, and how to stand out without much experience.
How to find genuine remote jobsRemote, hybrid and "remote (US)" explained, the state and time-zone limits to check, and how to spot fake work-from-home offers.
W-2, 1099 or contract-to-hire?How employees, independent contractors and contract-to-hire roles differ on taxes, benefits and job security.
How to spot fake job offersWarning signs of job scams in the US, how to check a job, and where to report fraud.