Here’s the thing, says URI career advisor Princess Metuge: The U.S. attracts skilled migrants, while international companies are always hiring U.S. nationals, especially in fields like tech, education, and English as a second language. So it’s important that today’s job seekers view the job market on a global scale. Put emphasis on soft skills: the ability to interact professionally with individuals at every level and from every cultural background; an understanding of various cultural interactions; the ability to speak another language, preferably Spanish, French, or Chinese. Companies want these skills whether they stay local, relocate overseas, or have offices all over the world.•