How Do You Use Uber or Lyft For many decades, taxis ruled the private transportation sector. However, with the rise of the sharing economy, rideshare apps began to offer a similar service in a more convenient and less expensive format. These days, rideshare apps are an extremely common way to …
Red Flags to Watch Out for When Interviewing The search for a new job, especially in a new country, can be a long, exhausting process. When you finally get an interview, it can be easy to feel like you would be happy to work anywhere that offered you a position. …
Surviving Culture Shock In the Workplace Culture Shock can come with a host of unpleasant symptoms: anxiety, irritability, physical exhaustion, and an overall feeling of negativity toward your new culture. This can make adjusting to a new job even more stressful than usual. However, it’s important to recognize that these …
What You Need to Know About Car Loans One of the first things you will likely want to do when you arrive is sort out your transportation. Unless you are lucky enough to live in one of the few cities in the US with robust public transportation, this will likely …
The Importance of Diversity & Inclusion The United States is a nation of immigrants. In fact, only about 2.4% of the population is Native American, and 26% of the population is comprised of first-generation immigrants and their children. It’s a country of racial diversity as well, with groups such as …
The International Drivers Permit: What it Is and When You Need It One of the many unique characteristics of The United States is its general lack of public transit. Outside a few big cities like New York, Chicago, or San Francisco, most people living in the US get around in …
Credit System in the USA As soon as you open any line of credit – a mortgage, auto loan, or credit card – you will start building your credit score. Often referred to as your FICO score, your credit score is measured on a scale from 300 to 850, with …
Tips for Acing an Interview Interviewing can be nerve-wracking. Sure, you know the employer is interested in your resume, but will you deliver it in person? Luckily, there are several tried-and-true tactics that are sure to give you the confidence and knowledge to help you stand out from the crowd. …
US Cell Phone Carriers & Contracts One of the first things you’ll likely want to do upon your arrival is secure cell phone service. After all, you’ll need cell service and mobile data to find your way around, schedule apartment viewings, and keep in touch with your loved ones. …
What You Should Know About HOAs For many people, buying a house represents achieving a life goal: having a place to call your own truly. No more landlords telling you whether you can have pets, no more restrictive lease clauses, and no more rules, right? Not exactly. If you decide …