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The U.S. job search is competitive, often requiring newcomers to shift expectations and pursue entry-level roles as a foundation for future career growth. This Settle In video examines the essential steps for starting a career, including immediate job search strategies and understanding employee obligations. In this video, newcomers will learn: Practical tips for conducting a…
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Hosted on September 25, 2025. Webinar DescriptionJob seekers with limited English proficiency (LEP), including those eligible for ORR services, often face systemic barriers to accessing meaningful employment. This webinar provided practical strategies for building strategic employer partnerships, aligning job placements with clients’ skills and goals, and leveraging local resources to strengthen connections between employers and…
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Landing a Job in the United States Landing a job in the United States requires adapting to new hiring practices, from resume writing to different employer expectations. This Settle In video features two professionals who share their experiences and advice for other newcomers. A former HR director from Ukraine, discusses the competitive nature of the…
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Hosted on August 13, 2024, the training was delivered by Lauren Bowden, a Technical Advisor of Economic Empowerment at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). This webinar will share effective strategies to create high quality resumes for newcomer populations. During the session, we will cover industry standard resume creation practices, including suggestions and best practices for…
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These resources, developed by Switchboard, are specifically intended to assist case managers in preparing clients for employment and should be used as a guide alongside the accompanying blog post.
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Newcomer women possess valuable skills to contribute to the workforce. Service providers have the unique opportunity to leverage these capabilities and empower newcomer women to actively engage in the workplace. This blog post addresses employment barriers that women face and explores strategies for supporting newcomer women in their career development. Understanding the Participation Gap Recent data from…
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This evidence summary, authored by Switchboard, summarizes the state of available evidence regarding strategies to improve the employment rates of refugee women in employment programs. Limited but growing evidence shows positive impacts of national policies on the employment rates of refugees. Canada’s Educational Credential Assessment requirement for economic migrants and private sponsorship programs has shown…
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The Problem with Standalone Healthcare Vocational Training Before fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo with her husband and infant son, Veronicah had a decade-long career as a nurse. Like many refugees, Veronicah was forced to leave suddenly, and she did not pack her diploma or transcript, the necessary documentation to verify her professional history. In…
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A mock interview emulates a real job interview and can help increase confidence, skills, and comfort with interview techniques. This interview can take place in person, virtually, or by phone. This guide describes the mock interview process, provides common questions, reviews guidelines for effective interviewing, and more.
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This resource outlines steps employers can take to support Ukrainian newcomers, including: hiring, internships/returnships, training, mentoring/volunteerism, wrap-around support for women, widespread integration and top-level commitment, branding and messaging, and donating.
