Every year, over 1 million immigrants arrive in the US, of which most are refugees. Most people assume that the hard part is over once they arrive in the US. Whereas in reality, that is where things become even more challenging for them.
Finding job opportunities in the US is not as easy as it seems. Over 100 million people in the US are constantly on the outlook for an excellent job. If the citizens of the US are struggling to find good jobs, things become even more difficult for Somali refugees for several reasons:
Language Barrier
One of the biggest challenges in the job market for Somali refugees is the lack of English language skills. No matter what job they apply for, whether it’s an odd job at the supermarket or a professional account for an esteemed firm, having above-average English language skills is mandatory, written as well as verbal. Due to poor language skills, these refugees have much fewer options in the job market, limiting their wages.
Gaps on the Resume
Most of these people leaving Somalia suffer from poor working and general living conditions. To improve their lives, they turn toward first-world countries such as the US. This journey from fleeing their home country to seeking asylum in the US creates significant gaps on their resume, which not every employer is willing to understand or forgo.
Work Experience
Even if the refugees from Somalia have magnificent work experience from their home country, it’s almost has no value in the host country. That’s because most US employers are looking for applicants familiar with the working conditions of their homeland so that the new employee doesn’t waste much time adapting to the new culture. And if, in some cases, the Somali refugees are more than qualified for the job, having no duplicates of the necessary paperwork creates further issues.
Social Stigmas
Negative stereotyping and racism are ongoing issues in the United States that many people suffer from. These issues further add to cross-cultural misunderstandings that contribute to hostility and misplaced suspicion. While the employer might want to give a Somali refugee a chance due to their qualification and experience, they are not willing to bear the added cost of hostile public and workplace perception that will affect the workplace.
Employment Assistance
Providing employment assistance to Somali refugees can not only help them get better job opportunities but can help them stand up on their feet, which means less dependency on donations and government aid.
At The Somali Community Link, we aim to provide every Somali refugee with employment and training services to help them get past these job market barriers and earn a generous daily wage for themselves and their families. Moreover, our job matching and job-seeking assistance service will help them find the right job based on their past skills and experiences to reduce the training cost and duration to the bare minimum.
Help us provide the best for Somali refugees through your contributions to the Somali Community donation in Columbus. Visit our website now to learn more.
Finding job opportunities in the US is not as easy as it seems. Over 100 million people in the US are constantly on the outlook for an excellent job. If the citizens of the US are struggling to find good jobs, things become even more difficult for Somali refugees for several reasons:
Language Barrier
One of the biggest challenges in the job market for Somali refugees is the lack of English language skills. No matter what job they apply for, whether it’s an odd job at the supermarket or a professional account for an esteemed firm, having above-average English language skills is mandatory, written as well as verbal. Due to poor language skills, these refugees have much fewer options in the job market, limiting their wages.
Gaps on the Resume
Most of these people leaving Somalia suffer from poor working and general living conditions. To improve their lives, they turn toward first-world countries such as the US. This journey from fleeing their home country to seeking asylum in the US creates significant gaps on their resume, which not every employer is willing to understand or forgo.
Work Experience
Even if the refugees from Somalia have magnificent work experience from their home country, it’s almost has no value in the host country. That’s because most US employers are looking for applicants familiar with the working conditions of their homeland so that the new employee doesn’t waste much time adapting to the new culture. And if, in some cases, the Somali refugees are more than qualified for the job, having no duplicates of the necessary paperwork creates further issues.
Social Stigmas
Negative stereotyping and racism are ongoing issues in the United States that many people suffer from. These issues further add to cross-cultural misunderstandings that contribute to hostility and misplaced suspicion. While the employer might want to give a Somali refugee a chance due to their qualification and experience, they are not willing to bear the added cost of hostile public and workplace perception that will affect the workplace.
Employment Assistance
Providing employment assistance to Somali refugees can not only help them get better job opportunities but can help them stand up on their feet, which means less dependency on donations and government aid.
At The Somali Community Link, we aim to provide every Somali refugee with employment and training services to help them get past these job market barriers and earn a generous daily wage for themselves and their families. Moreover, our job matching and job-seeking assistance service will help them find the right job based on their past skills and experiences to reduce the training cost and duration to the bare minimum.
Help us provide the best for Somali refugees through your contributions to the Somali Community donation in Columbus. Visit our website now to learn more.
