General hello and question on qualifications
Jun 28th 2006, 5:11 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Just one question to the OP: if your employer is paying for your degree, won't they expect you to stay with them for a few years at least?
Actually, I have another question: do you speak Mississippian?
Actually, I have another question: do you speak Mississippian?
Jun 28th 2006, 5:20 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
companies like this are very useful... my B.Sc was converted to an american M.Sc when I moved over which helped in all sorts of ways..
its all down to what you did on your course and what grades you acheived.
its all down to what you did on your course and what grades you acheived.
Jun 28th 2006, 5:27 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by Warrington Wolf
I'm currently going through the process of applying to become a 'Professional Engineer' because it seem to be a barrier to career progress (it's a bit like the chartered engineer thing back home).
I haven't even started with the Delaware PE board yet!
I haven't even started with the Delaware PE board yet!
For example in Texas there's an exam you sit when you graduate university, then you are expected to work under a mentor (who must be themselves a PE) and then you sit another exam to get your own PE. Since there aren't any software PEs yet, no one can mentor; and there's not even an exam.
For other disciplines, most especially civil engineering, you MUST be a PE to advance your career. Most state PE boards want an ABET-accredited degree and that is probably what has to be sorted out first. There may be a UK equivalent they'll accept (there are other foreign universities that are recognised) and that's where the money goes to have your UK degree vetted.
Sometimes work experience can help towards years of study (depending on the state) and again, that work experience has to be "translated" and is based on your job duties and responsibilities.
It is frustrating enough to have a US degree and deal with the PE board.... I wish you luck!
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Jun 28th 2006, 5:56 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by Elvira
Just one question to the OP: if your employer is paying for your degree, won't they expect you to stay with them for a few years at least?
Actually, I have another question: do you speak Mississippian?
Actually, I have another question: do you speak Mississippian?
And as for Mississippian, I don't think so. I have a bit of trouble understanding some of the people there, but I guess they have the same problem with me.
Jun 28th 2006, 6:13 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by Knight
No, there are no contractual ties to stay with the company upon completion. I assume they will give me a pay rise in the hope of keeping me if I do get the degree. They will know I will look for a better job, or they should know.
Jun 28th 2006, 6:14 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
the problem with getting your degrees and stuff translated, different people and places will require you to get it done with different places, so it could all be a waste of money getting it done in advance....if your CV is strong enough and with a degree, it should be enough to get you a shoe in....but it really is all down to networking, so check out www.linkedin.com and see if any of your friends are in it, and see what contacts they might have that you could trying contacting etc...
Jun 28th 2006, 6:19 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by snowbunny
For other disciplines, most especially civil engineering, you MUST be a PE to advance your career. Most state PE boards want an ABET-accredited degree and that is probably what has to be sorted out first. There may be a UK equivalent they'll accept (there are other foreign universities that are recognised) and that's where the money goes to have your UK degree vetted.
Jun 28th 2006, 6:35 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by Knight
And as for Mississippian, I don't think so. I have a bit of trouble understanding some of the people there, but I guess they have the same problem with me.
Jun 28th 2006, 6:53 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by dan_alford
Just speak slowly and if you can, speak like one of the characters on "are you being served?" as that is what they expect all English people to sound like.
EVERYTHING in Mississippi is soooooooooooo slooooooooooow...
Completely different mind set I tell ya! :scared:
Jun 28th 2006, 6:53 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by Elvira
EVERYTHING in Mississippi is soooooooooooo slooooooooooow...
Jun 28th 2006, 7:09 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by Knight
Hello there,
I've posted a little in the marriage based immigration forums to get answers to specific queries on the clerical side of things, and thought I would now take a moment to introduce myself and ask some culture related questions (it's not much use to know how to get there, but not have a clue once I am there!).
I'm Adam, I'm 23 and from the Northeast of England. The other person in my life, Robin, is is Mississippi (a little west of Jackson), and this is where I hope to end up. For the past 5 years I have worked in software engineering doing work for the British Government, working for a big US outsourcing company. it's my hope that my experience and my employment in both government work and with a US company will help me get a job over there.
My main question is to do with qualifications. My employer currently is paying for me to do a bachelors degree, which will be finished a year from now. This will give me a BSc (Hons) Information Systems. I have read on this forum that when making a resume that it is adviseable to put down US equivalents of qualifications to help employers understand what you have to offer. Is there a guide, or can someone help me understand how UK academic qualifications (I also have some NVQs I gained while working here) map onto US qualifications?
Things like GED, high school diploma, the difference between college and university and the rest of the school structure confuses me.
I appreciate any advice I get, and I look forward to talking to some of you a little more.
Regards,
Adam.
I've posted a little in the marriage based immigration forums to get answers to specific queries on the clerical side of things, and thought I would now take a moment to introduce myself and ask some culture related questions (it's not much use to know how to get there, but not have a clue once I am there!).
I'm Adam, I'm 23 and from the Northeast of England. The other person in my life, Robin, is is Mississippi (a little west of Jackson), and this is where I hope to end up. For the past 5 years I have worked in software engineering doing work for the British Government, working for a big US outsourcing company. it's my hope that my experience and my employment in both government work and with a US company will help me get a job over there.
My main question is to do with qualifications. My employer currently is paying for me to do a bachelors degree, which will be finished a year from now. This will give me a BSc (Hons) Information Systems. I have read on this forum that when making a resume that it is adviseable to put down US equivalents of qualifications to help employers understand what you have to offer. Is there a guide, or can someone help me understand how UK academic qualifications (I also have some NVQs I gained while working here) map onto US qualifications?
Things like GED, high school diploma, the difference between college and university and the rest of the school structure confuses me.
I appreciate any advice I get, and I look forward to talking to some of you a little more.
Regards,
Adam.
My only concern for you is living in Mississippi. Have you visited the state? Do you know what it is like? You may find it more appealing to move to a large urban area on one of the coasts. If you are moving all this way for your partner, your partner may be able to relocate to one of the coasts. Just a thought. Good luck with your move!
Jun 28th 2006, 7:10 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by simongb
You may find it more appealing to move to a large urban area on one of the coasts. If you are moving all this way for your partner, your partner may be able to relocate to one of the coasts. Just a thought. Good luck with your move!
There is civilisation between the two. In a few patches.
Jun 28th 2006, 7:21 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by snowbunny
....or some large urban areas NOT on the east or west coasts.
There is civilisation between the two. In a few patches.
There is civilisation between the two. In a few patches.
True, there is civilisation in the middle! A friend of mine wants to move to Austin, TX next year. How is it out there?
Jun 28th 2006, 7:25 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by simongb
True, there is civilisation in the middle! A friend of mine wants to move to Austin, TX next year. How is it out there?There are a few folk here who live in Austin and other parts of Texas.
My husband, who's Dutch, likes it just fine here.
Jun 28th 2006, 10:29 am
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Re: General hello and question on qualifications
Originally Posted by simongb
My only concern for you is living in Mississippi. Have you visited the state? Do you know what it is like? You may find it more appealing to move to a large urban area on one of the coasts. If you are moving all this way for your partner, your partner may be able to relocate to one of the coasts. Just a thought. Good luck with your move!
Thanks for the advice on my qualifications.
