Finding a job is a top priority for many immigrants once they arrive in the United States. You can often find job opportunities through friends, family, or others in your community. The federal government has developed resources to help you find a job, develop a resume, and prepare for a job interview. Federal laws forbid employers from discriminating against job seekers. You can find detailed information on these laws under “Employment Standards.”

The links below offer tips on finding job openings, applying for a job, and writing a resume.

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the federal department responsible for helping workers, job seekers, and retirees. This website has employment resources for students, job seekers, employers, and organizations, some of which are in Spanish.

Online Employment Resources
The American Job Center Network provides a single access point to key federal programs and critical local resources to help people find a job, identify training programs, and gain skills in growing industries.

More Employment Resources
CareerOneStop.org is a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). You can find employment information, resources to manage your career, and tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. The site’s resources include:

Occupation Descriptions
Resume Guide
Job Interview Tips
Guidelines to Evaluate a Job Offer
Find Local and Regional Employment Services
One-Stop Career Centers are now called American Job Centers. American Job Centers provide a full range of career and job search help, which may include services that can help you prepare your resume, search for a job, and find training. This site allows you to search for a Center near you.

Employment Resources
USA.gov, the U.S. government’s official web portal, provides information and resources on finding a job, job banks, resume builders, employment assistance, and more.

Employment Publications
Publications.USA.gov offers publications on employment topics including tips on finding a job, information on occupations, resources on workplace rights, and more.

Preparing a Resume
Resumes, Applications, and Cover Letters is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) publication that provides guidance on preparing a resume.

Learn About Hundreds of Occupations
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides profiles of hundreds of occupations. Each profile includes a description of the job, working conditions, required training, how to apply, the average pay, and more. This site is also available in Spanish.

Search for and Apply for Federal Jobs
USAJOBS.gov is the federal government’s official website for federal jobs and employment information.

Confirm Your Eligibility to Work
Enter a small amount of your personal information and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Self Check Service will check that information against various government databases to determine your work eligibility in the United States. This site is also available in Spanish.

Employment Standards
All workers in the United States have certain rights. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against you because of your race, color, religion, sex (including discriminating against women who are pregnant), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

The links below provide information on employment standards in the United States.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. This site is also available in multiple languages.

Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides a summary of the federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. This site is also available in Spanish.

Your Rights as a Worker
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides resources about the laws that protect you as a worker in the United States.

Comply With Federal Employment Laws
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides clear and easy-to-access information for workers, employers, job seekers, and retirees on how to comply with federal employment laws.

Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) provides information about immigration-related job discrimination, including how to respond if you feel that you have suffered from this type of discrimination.

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency that assures safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. This site provides information on OSHA law and how employers can comply with it.

Workplace Safety Resources for Spanish-Speaking Employers and Workers
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides resources for Spanish-speaking employers and workers, including:

Compliance assistance resources for Spanish-speaking employers and workers
A step-by-step guide on OSHA’s Spanish-language outreach resources
English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English dictionaries for general industry and construction industry terms.