Do I have to pay CTS any fees for finding me work?

Never. CTS handles all of the fee arrangements with our customers. We provide job placement services at no cost to you.

How will I know when a job matching my qualifications becomes available?

It is essential that you keep your contact information and resume as up-to-date as possible on our website. We recommend you upload a revised resume any time your skills change. This will ensure that when a position is available that matches your background and qualifications, you will be notified immediately. We will contact you via email or phone when a hiring manager expresses an interest in your resume or when a suitable position becomes available. We also feature new jobs on the front page of our website. To get immediate alerts about new positions, follow us on Twitter.

How do I connect with recruiters?

Once you have submitted your resume, our sophisticated job matching software will notify our recruiters when we receive a job that is well-suited to your skills and work experience. A recruiter will then either email or call you to see if you are interested and qualified for the position.

Learn more about our privacy policy.

Can you keep my search confidential?

We value our candidates and their privacy. We will never share your personal information without your prior consent, and then only to those clients interested in considering you for a position.

Learn more about our privacy policy.

Can I have jobs emailed to me?

Our recruiters will contact you via email or phone when we receive a job that may be a good fit for your experience and skills, as long as your contact preferences are set to receive emails.

Change your contact preferences here.

How do I apply to jobs?

Submit your resume and we’ll do the rest. Once you have uploaded your resume, our sophisticated job matching software will notify our recruiters when we receive a job that is well-suited to your skills and work experience. A recruiter will then either email or call you to see if you are interested and qualified for the position.

Will I receive benefits?

Each employment opportunity has a different benefits package. We offer a variety of exceptional benefits, which may include: paid holidays, time-and-a-half overtime pay, and bonuses. Employees may also receive optional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plans, relocation assistance, and visa sponsorship and processing for themselves and eligible family members.

Learn more about our benefits.

How should I format my resume?

• Minimize use of fancy formatting such as nested tables and headers or footers, as this will affect our system’s ability to read your resume content.
• Don't use spaces or other characters between the letters in names and titles.
• Don't embed graphics or pictures.
• Saving in .txt format is ideal.
• Keep content in a single column.
• Always include start and end dates (month & year) for your previous work experience.
• List skills used in each previous job under each previous job description.

What file types do you accept?

We accept resumes in .txt, .doc, .docx, .rtf, and .pdf formats. However, we do not at this time accept .doc format from Word for the Mac. If you’re not sure what format your resume is in and you want to find out, view our instructions on how to make file extensions visible on your PC.

Why isn't my resume upload working?

Your resume upload may not be working because it is in an incompatible format. If you’re not sure what format your resume is in and you want to find out, view our instructions on how to make file extensions visible on your PC.

How do I make file extensions visible on my PC, to see what format my resume is in?

Windows Vista: Windows Vista: Open ‘My Computer’ then hit the ALT key to unhide the window menu. Click the ‘Tools’ menu at the top of the window and select ‘Folder Options,’ which will open a popup box. Under the ‘View’ tab, select the ‘show hidden files and folders’ radio button, then click ‘Okay’ to save your changes and close the window. Windows 2000 and XP: Windows 2000 and XP: Open ‘My Computer,’ click the ‘Tools’ menu at the top of the window and select ‘Folder Options,’ which will open a popup box. Under the ‘View’ tab, make sure that the ‘Hide extensions for known file types’ option (about one-third of the way down) is unchecked, then click ‘Okay’ to save your changes and close the window. Windows 95: Windows 95: Open ‘My Computer,’, click the ‘View’ menu at the top of the window and select ‘Options,’, which will open a popup box. Under the ‘View’ tab, make sure that the ‘Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types that are registered’ option (about one-third of the way down) is unchecked, then click 'Okay' to save your changes and close the window.

Once you’ve changed your folder options, look again at the name of your resume file. It should now have a ‘.’ at the end of it, followed by a three to four-letter extension. If the extension is not one of those acceptable formats listed above, try converting it to a .txt file.

How can I reformat my resume into a .txt file?

These instructions are currently for PC users only.

Open up your resume so you can view its contents. Now click on the ‘Edit’ menu at the top of the screen and select ‘Select All’ or press Ctrl + A. All of your resume content should now be highlighted. Next, click on the ‘Edit’ menu again and select ‘Copy’ or press Ctrl + C to copy the text. Now open up Notepad by clicking on your ‘Start’ menu > ‘All Programs’ > ‘Accessories’ > ‘Notepad.’ Once the program is open, click on the ‘Edit’ menu and select ‘Paste’ or press Ctrl + V to paste your resume text into the new, simple text document. Next, click on the ‘File’ menu, select ‘Save As,’ and save your resume onto your computer. Now you should be able to successfully upload this newly created text file.

How do I convert my .wps (Works) resume to .doc (Word)?

Open your resume file. It should open in Microsoft Works Word Processor. In the program window, click the ‘File’ menu at the top of the screen and select ‘Save As.’ In the ‘Save As’ pop-up window, the ‘Save as type’ pull-down menu should currently display ‘Works Document (*.wps).’ Click on this field to bring up a menu of other format options. At the bottom of the list, select ‘Word 97-2003 Document (*.doc).’ Click the ‘Save’ button to save your resume in the new format and close the ‘Save as’ window. Now you should find a copy of your resume, saved as a Word document (.doc), in the same folder where your Works resume (.wps) was saved. You should now be able to successfully upload this Word (.doc) resume file.

What should be included in a letter of reference for my visa application?

Letters of reference, if required for H-1B and other visa applications, should be from present or former employers and:

• Be submitted on the employer's letterhead.
• Be dated.
• Be signed by a representative such as a supervisor or personnel officer.
• Clearly state the beginning and ending dates of employment (month & year), the title held, and the specific duties performed by the applicant during the specified periods.
• Indicate that the applicant's experience included the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, and that such experience was gained while working with peers, supervisors, or subordinates who typically have a degree related to such work (or its equivalent).

What is the application process for an H-1B or H-4 visa?

To acquire an H-1B visa, CTS will first collect your educational documents, letters of reference, and photocopies of your passport. We will then prepare an application to be submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Upon USCIS approval you will be provided with the necessary documents to take to the U.S. Embassy to apply for the actual visa.

It will generally take between two to four months to receive USCIS approval for an application, and one to seven days for the actual visa to be issued by the American Embassy in your country. However, these time frames are only guidelines and the USCIS or the American Embassies may take longer.

A spouse or child can obtain an H-4 visa simply by accompanying the H-1B employee to the U.S. Embassy and applying for the visa at the same time. It is also possible to apply for the H-4 visa after the H-1B visa has been issued.

Learn more about the H-1B visa.

What is the application process for a TN visa?

Canadian citizens may apply for TN work authorization at any U.S. Port of Entry. No prior petition is required, nor is issuance of a visa necessary for entry into the U.S. The TN work authorization can generally be obtained in an hour or so by presenting proof of Canadian citizenship, a letter from the sponsoring employer, and evidence of the applicant’s credentials as required for the qualifying occupation.

Mexican nationals are required to apply for the TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico prior to seeking entry into the United States. A letter from the U.S. employer, proof of Mexican citizenship, and proof of qualifying credentials are required.

View a list of qualifying occupations.

Learn more about the TN visa.

What are the qualifying occupations for a TN visa?

Professional Occupations include: Professional Occupations include: Accountant Conservationist Graphic Designer Industrial Designer Land Surveyor Scientific Range Manager/Research Assistant Vocational Counselor Urban Planner/Geographer Architect Economist Forester Insurance Claims Adjuster Landscape Architect Statistician Librarian Social Worker Technician/Technologist Computer Systems Analyst Engineer Hotel Manager Interior Designer Lawyer Mathematician Management Consultant Sylviculturalist Technical Publications Writer Medical and Health Care Occupations: Medical and Health Care Occupations: Dentist Nutritionist Physician* Recreational Therapist Dietitian Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist Registered Nurse Medical Laboratory Technologist Pharmacist Psychologist Veterinarian *Teaching or research only. Science Occupations: Science Occupations: Agricultural/Agronomist Apiculturist Chemist Epidemiologist Geophysicist Oceanographer Plant Breeder Zoologist Animal Breeder Astronomer Dairy Scientist Geneticist Horticulturist Pharmacologist Poultry Scientist Animal Scientist Biochemist Entomologist Geochemist Meteorologist Physicist Soil Scientist Teaching Occupations: Teaching Occupations: College Seminary or University

What makes CTS different from other companies?

We value customer relationships and believe in working through each challenge you face until you are satisfied with the result. International expertise and our in-house immigration department enable us to provide access to talent around the globe and deploy your people to wherever you need them. Our competitive benefits and personalized services allow us to attract and retain the most qualified professionals to systematically or strategically enhance your organizations efficiency and productivity.

What sets CTS apart in the recruiting process?

CTS is a leader in global recruitment. We make it easy for you to employ the most outstanding personnel available, whether they are from your local area or half way around the world. Our expertise in recruitment facilitation combined with a state-of-the-art, web-based, prescreening tool allows us to quickly identify and qualify the best candidates.

Do you facilitate payroll services, immigration, and contract and direct labor?

Whether your needs are for payroll services, in-bound or out-bound immigration services, or contract or direct employees, we can support your recruiting efforts according to your specific requirements. We provide both short- and long-term services and can serve employers to recruit a single person or an entire staff.

Please contact our office and we will tailor a program that is directly suited to your specific needs.

Where does your candidate pool come from?

Our unique web application and world-class immigration services allow us to source candidates nationally and from countries around the world.