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Your experience and education matter! This section helps you translate your qualifications for the US job market and find opportunities.
Credential Evaluation
Get your foreign degrees and credentials recognized in the US.
If you have degrees or professional credentials from Morocco, you may need them evaluated for US employers or educational institutions.
When do you need credential evaluation?
- Applying for graduate school
- Professional licensing (medicine, engineering, etc.)
- Some employers require it for specialized roles
Note: Not all jobs require credential evaluation. Many employers accept foreign degrees without formal evaluation.
Resources
Job Search & Resume
View DirectoryFind jobs and create an effective US-style resume.
US Resume vs. CV
American resumes are different from European/Moroccan CVs:
- Length: Keep it to 1-2 pages maximum
- No photo: US resumes don't include photos
- No personal info: Don't include age, marital status, or religion
- Action verbs: Start bullet points with strong action verbs
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers and percentages when possible
Resources
Essential professional networking platform. Create a strong profile with a professional headline.
VisitUSAJobs
Official US government job board. Search federal jobs across all agencies and locations.
VisitNJ Career Services & One-Stop Centers
NJ Department of Labor career services with employment counselors. Find your nearest One-Stop Career Center.
VisitNY Department of Labor - Career Centers
Find NY career centers for job search assistance, career counseling, and training programs.
VisitHandshake
Career platform for college students and recent graduates. Many companies recruit through Handshake.
VisitStarting a Business
How to start and register a business in New Jersey and New York.
Steps to Start a Business
- Choose your business structure: LLC (Limited Liability Company) is the most common for small businesses
- Register your business with the state
- Get an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS - free and takes minutes online
- Get local permits from your city/municipality
- Open a business bank account
Forming an LLC in New Jersey
- File Certificate of Formation with NJ Division of Revenue - $125 fee
- Register for NJ taxes (NJ-REG) within 60 days
- Must have a registered agent with a physical NJ address
Forming an LLC in New York
- File Articles of Organization with NY Dept. of State - $200 fee
- NY requires publication in two newspapers for six weeks (additional cost)
- Must adopt a written Operating Agreement within 90 days
Free Help Available
The SBA (Small Business Administration) and SCORE offer free mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs.
Resources
NJ Business Registration
Official NJ state portal to register your business, check name availability, and file formation documents.
VisitNY Department of State - LLC Formation
Official NY guide and forms for forming an LLC in New York. Filing fee: $200.
VisitIRS - Get an EIN
Apply for a free Employer Identification Number online. Required for all businesses. Takes minutes.
VisitNJ Licensing & Certification Guide
Search for business permits, licenses, and certifications needed to operate in New Jersey.
VisitU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal resource for starting and growing a business, including funding and local assistance.
VisitSCORE Free Business Mentoring
Free, confidential business mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs. In-person or online.
VisitProfessional Licenses
How to get your professional credentials recognized and obtain licenses in NJ and NY.
Do You Need a Professional License?
Many professions in the US require a state license to practice, including:
- Medicine, nursing, and healthcare professions
- Engineering and architecture
- Accounting (CPA)
- Law
- Teaching
- Real estate
- Cosmetology and barbering
Credential Evaluation
If you have degrees or professional qualifications from Morocco, you will likely need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to prove your education is equivalent to a US degree.
Steps
- Check if your profession requires a license in NJ or NY
- Get your foreign credentials evaluated (WES or ECE recommended)
- Apply for the appropriate state license
- Pass any required exams
Resources
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs - Licensing
Official NJ page listing all professional licensing boards and application requirements.
VisitNY State Education Dept. - Office of the Professions
Official NY licensing portal for 50+ professions including medicine, engineering, and education.
VisitNACES - Credential Evaluation Services
National association of recognized credential evaluation providers. Find an approved evaluator.
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