Applying for jobs in the US
Sep 2nd 2009, 5:51 pm
#31
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Re: Applying for jobs in the US
Are these Intel/etc jobs design / development, or just 'production'? I know all these companies that are Silicon Valley based (Intel, AMD, HP, etc) setup offices in other locations (Austin, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Portland, OR; etc) but I thought they were more along the lines of production facilities; the core development was still done 'back at the ranch' in CA. The move was justified due to lower real-estate costs, which are a bigger issue when you are building production facilities, etc. A good buddy of mine used to work for AMD in Sunnyvale (CA), and was transferred to Austin, TX to head up a new design team of some sort - so I guess they do more than just production.
I would love to learn more about the IT employment situation here since I've now bought a condo here - I need to look for alternatives should my situation change !
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Sep 2nd 2009, 7:42 pm
#32
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Re: Applying for jobs in the US
It's also time consuming and potential bad press of not hiring a local yokel that is the major hassle to over come.
Sep 3rd 2009, 7:37 pm
#33
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Re: Applying for jobs in the US
Hi there - I believe for security clearance with the government you need to be a Citizen not even LPR's qualify....
Sep 6th 2009, 8:52 pm
#35
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Re: Applying for jobs in the US
Just a note on IT jobs in the UK, the company i work for has a US office and the new member of staff (US) moved from New York all the way to San Diego CA for a job!
Seems like a long way to go for a job so might be hard pushed to find one.
cheers
Seems like a long way to go for a job so might be hard pushed to find one.
cheers
Sep 6th 2009, 10:49 pm
#36
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Re: Applying for jobs in the US
Obviously Im British. Am looking to move to the US and have a 2 degrees (under and post grad), relevant certifications and experience in my line of work (IT consultant). Ive had a look around this site and have read somewhere that applying for jobs on the net is pretty much useless as the recruiters in the US dont pay much attention to applicants from outside of the US.
I have also tried looking for jobs on the net and there is not much out in Arizona, where I actually want to move to. I am sure its not because there are no jobs out there ... but maybe I am just going about this all the wrong way, as the process may differ.
Can anyone please advise ?
Thanks
I have also tried looking for jobs on the net and there is not much out in Arizona, where I actually want to move to. I am sure its not because there are no jobs out there ... but maybe I am just going about this all the wrong way, as the process may differ.
Can anyone please advise ?
Thanks
Being that you are degreed, you might be best served using a "head hunter" to help you. They can negotiate the details of your employment for you, and ultimately bring you higher wages, etc. They take a percentage (I think), so they are invested in the outcome. Might be worth a try. Good luck!
Sep 6th 2009, 11:18 pm
#38
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Re: Applying for jobs in the US
Being that you are degreed, you might be best served using a "head hunter" to help you. They can negotiate the details of your employment for you, and ultimately bring you higher wages, etc. They take a percentage (I think), so they are invested in the outcome. Might be worth a try. Good luck!
