Betsy Cohen’s new book demystifies tactics for foreign-born job seekers
Published September 16, 2021
A St. Louis author’s new book is one with a specific goal. To demystify the tactics necessary to find and land a good job so that anyone new to America, and the country itself will thrive and succeed.
“Welcome to the U.S.A.-You’re Hired! A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs,” was written by Betsy H. Cohen. The book officially launches today, Citizenship Day, Sept. 17, 2021.
Cohen is the Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, a program of the World Trade Center-St. Louis within the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. Cohen has helped hundreds of foreign-born job seekers network toward employment that matches their talent and expertise.
“Over the years, I found myself answering many of the same questions from foreign-born job seekers – from how to format a U.S. style resume, whether an Americanized name should be used, the importance of networking and how to overcome cultural workplace styles, and when to seek assistance from an immigration attorney. I posted advice on these topics on social media, and many immigrants asked that I put the information and tips in a book,” said Cohen.
One of those helped by Cohen and her efforts is Sivan Weitzman, who came to the United States from Israel.
Weitzman connected with Cohen a few months before her family arrived in St. Louis.
As for Cohen, examples like Sivan Weitzman’s story are exactly why she wrote her book.