1) Role & Market Selection

Moving from the classroom to the boardroom is a major shift. In the US, your first job isn't just about a paycheck—it's about securing your legal status and setting the stage for the next 10 years of your life.

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Choosing roles with visa friendliness

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Choosing roles with strong demand

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Choosing roles with clear progression

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Generalist vs specialist strategy

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Avoiding career dead ends early

A Dead End is a job that uses a very specific, old tool that no other company uses. If you spend two years learning a software that only one company uses, and then that company lays you off, you have to start from zero. Stick to Industry Standard tools (like SQL, AWS, Salesforce, or Python). Ensure your daily tasks build a skill set that is portable—meaning you could quit today and get hired by a competitor tomorrow.

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Resources

Finding an H1B Sponsor Tips and Tricks

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Official Tool: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

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How to Spot a Dead-End Job

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Blog: Specialist vs. Generalist \- Which is Better?

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5 Mistakes that can ruin your 20s career growth

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