Question to Human Resources Personal?

here's my situation, i know that company's here in the U.S. do background checks, credit checks, reference checks, test you for use of drugs, after giving references, i've worked overseas off and on for the last 3 years and i suspect most companies here are not going to believe me if though i have my work visa to show that i've been over there working, i'll tell you why i've gone to some job fairs given my resume and i get the feeling that since the majority of americans here have never worked overseas they may not know what to think or hire me. any ideas on this

You maybe surprised, but I have never had an issue with hiring someone after they have done some world travel. Generally I prefer the prior work references to speak English so I can talk to them directly, but I never had an issue using a translator.

In many positions it is actually good to have international experience.

I would focus your resume strongly on experience and skills. Make yourself vivid and spark curiosity for a prospective employer. Save the smaller details for when you get to the interview. First priority is to let 'em know what you CAN do, and next to let them know WHERE. Be prepared (ahead of time!!) to explain this aspect of yourself but keep it as simple and clear as possible. Also a cover letter is a great thing to always have. Your extra effort will show through, possibly impress, but greatly reduce the chances of your resume getting tossed aside. Make a versatile one that you could present to anyone, even use it online.

It might also help you in this case to have references ready prepared to present upfront. If you are planning to use someone overseas, still provide contact information (an email address could be helpful too.) If contact information is unavailible or impossible for a key reference, perhaps get this person to write out a letter of reference for you.

Going the extra mile for an employer, and being well prepared could pay off for you.

There's always a way around things. Also remember that if you are not confident in yourself, that will show through and make it impossible for others to be confident for you. If you aren't so confident.....FAKE IT!! Good luck!!