Why are American businesses looking outside the U.S. for employees?

U.S. businesses often look to other countries to fill important positions. Some companies even have a specific staff position for just this purpose called an international talent acquisition lead.

There are many reasons businesses go outside the U.S. to recruit employees. These employees may speak languages an employer needs, or they may have excellent knowledge of markets, business practices and cultures outside the U.S. But with the current unemployment situation in the U.S. and the many highly skilled Americans looking for jobs, why are businesses still looking outside the U.S. to hire employees?

KETC/Channel 9 and the St. Louis Beacon want to learn what you know about businesses that recruit people from overseas. Please share your insights by answering the questions below.

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Does your company or a business you know seek employees from countries outside the U.S.? What countries outside the U.S. do they seek employees from?

Based on your experience or knowledge, why do companies seek highly skilled people from other countries for positions within the U.S.?

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What impact does this practice of hiring overseas have on Missouri and/or the United States?

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