beanzmeanzheinz

Can anyone offer any advice about getting a job in Indianapolis? I have been submitting applications and sending emails, but am not even getting responses. My EAD will be through soon and I really need to be in work ASAP.

I have a degree education BSc from the UK, but my professional qualifications aren't valid out here.

I don't mind what I do particuarly, and am not expecting to just walk into a highly paid job, but I don't seem to be having much luck with anything.

Thanks

Englishtart

I know it's not much consolation, but you are not alone Seems there are lots of folks in the same spot, nobody seems to take the time to respond to applicants these days, unless you are the lucky one that gets the job!

There really is no magic advice, you just have to keep putting in app's and hoping for the best...Good luck

beanzmeanzheinz

Thank you. Is it because we're Brits? or are there just too few jobs around? It's becoming very demoralising.

discoviking

It's not because you are a Brit. My wife is a natural born USC and has been looking for over 2 years now. There just aren't as many jobs as there were a few years ago.

sir_eccles

It may be worth your time to find a careers counselor (at a local college for example) to review your resume. There are significant differences between the US and UK styles and particular tricks with representing your qualifications so that you aren't instantly dismissed (2:1 degree class or GPA of 2.1).

Unfortunately a lot of resumes are now scanned automagically by computers and ignored, the modern way is apparently to "network" (yuck).

traceym

I have applied for dozens and dozens of jobs, when you've been at it a while you begin to understand the system here. Dont expect to hear anything from anyone, there are no nice polite we received your application or thanks for applying but no thanks. When you do hear it will be for an interview, after the interview dont believe a word they say about when they will contact you, mostly you never hear again, unless you got the job, again, no thanks for bothering to show up mails. It's just the way the system works here and the fact that there are so many applicants for each job, they can afford to be very picky. Keep trying, it does get you down and it makes you feel useless but you're not alone, and it's not you, theres a lot of us, not just Brits either.

Bob

It's a bit shit, but get used to not hearing anything and it won't get you down so much

Have you looked at what it takes to be a sub teacher? It's pretty easy up in Maine, but a massive pain in the arse in Mass, so depending on the hassle, might be worth a go.

Looked at childcare type places? Usually don't need state cert's if your an employee other than a background check.

beanzmeanzheinz

Thanks - I'll give these a try

beanzmeanzheinz

Thanks for all your replies - they cheered me up a little (I think). At least it's not just me

Kaffy Mintcake

Maybe try a different approach. I would try attending a Young Professionals' evening or similar. Just sending out applications endlessly may not get you anywhere. If, however, you meet someone and impress them, that could lead to the opening of doors.

I just googled and found this site, though there are probably many opportunities:

http://www.ypci.net/

beanzmeanzheinz

Thanks for this, although at 42 I'm not sure they'd consider me young!

Kaffy Mintcake

Well hopefully this will make you feel good. I assumed that was your picture in your avatar and thought you were in your early 20's! My apologies!

I would still look into networking opportunities. The key is putting a name to a face. If you apply to everything with the same resume, etc. you're basically in a stack of papers ... the key is to extract yourself from the stack and that's not easy, and particularly not easy now.

If you don't find a formal event, schedule lunches with people you meet to talk about what they do for a living, etc. I know that sounds weird, but it's a good way to make contacts and many people will want to help you out.

beanzmeanzheinz

It is my picture in my avatar, taken last Christmas. Must be the subdued lighting and make-up, you've made my night!

Kaffy Mintcake

Good - I try. Best of luck to you from someone (albeit an American) living 2 hours east.