Put "US citizen" on resume? (employer, resumes, hiring)

[skytop]

I would simply state "proud citizen of the United States of America, world's greatest nation and all-conquering superpower"

[Rambler123]

Originally Posted by johnp292

I routinely receive resumes with "US Citizen" indicated on them, usually at the bottom.

I appreciate the notation, as it clears up any question of the applicant needing sponsorship, which we aren't offering.

This.

It clears up any confusion, even if they do ask for that info as part of the application separately.

[deposite]

Originally Posted by skytop

I would simply state "proud citizen of the United States of America, world's greatest nation and all-conquering superpower"

Lmao.

[mrwibble]

Originally Posted by skytop

I would simply state "proud citizen of the United States of America, world's greatest nation and all-conquering superpower"

Isn't lying on your resume considered a no-no?

[aliss2]

I personally wouldn't unless it was for a job that specifically required citizenship (IE. government). If you went to school there then people will just assume you are not WASP and that's all.

[Serious Conversation]

Citizenship should be assumed unless noted otherwise.

[adams_aj]

Never put anything on your resume or in a cover letter that will get you immediately eliminated from consideration or screened out.

Always put things in your resume and in a cover letter that will get you noticed.

You should judge the position for which you are applying on a case-by-case basis and follow the two rules above. Always.

Did that answer your question without actually answering it?

[MisfitBanana]

Originally Posted by venicebeachcalifornia

I'm a naturalized US citizen. I don't look WASP and have a foreign last name and quite a bit of foreign experience to match. Is it a good idea to put "naturalized US citizen" on my resume so I don't get mistaken as another H1B visa sponsorship seeker and get automatically sorted into the "no" pile because I get asked about my citizenship a lot from potential employers at job fairs or I'm setting myself up for racial bias? Thanks!

Because you get asked this a lot, go ahead and put it on a cover letter when you use one, or directly on the resume when you aren't using a cover letter (for instance, you may not use cover letters at job fairs). This removes any doubt, and the interviewer may appreciate it, since it means they don't have to awkwardly ask if you're a US citizen.

Just put "US citizen" though - leave out the naturalized, because that ultimately doesn't matter.

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by johnp292

I routinely receive resumes with "US Citizen" indicated on them, usually at the bottom.

I appreciate the notation, as it clears up any question of the applicant needing sponsorship, which we aren't offering.

Not a citizen, but I drop "Green Card Holder" in at the bottom - together with stuff like education, certifications and languages. Seems to work.

[skris4]

Absolutely! I am here on a work Visa and one of the things that makes it easier for start-ups or companies that are looking to fill an immediate opening is an applicant that doesn't need sponsorship (1-2 month latencies sometimes, in certain cases 3 months or more). Since joining here, there was another opening that needed to be filled in less than a week. Employers can potentially search of 'US citizen' or 'Green Card Holder' in resumes for such quick hires.