GWright

I am delighted to say that after almost 2 years of going back and forth with the USCIS, I now have my Green Card, SSN and EAD in hand!!!

I am now faced with a new challenge, finding a job!! It is easier catching 3 legged Haggis on a cold morning than it is finding a job.

I am based near Daytona in Florida but willing to travel or relocate for the right job. My ideal job would be an IT Tech, Network Admin or similar.

Has anyone any ideas? I have been going through Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com and EmployFlorida.com.

If any Expats can help I would be so grateful I wouldn't even mention the world cup lol

Thanks folks.

Greig.

ian-mstm

If you have a GC, you don't need the EAD. Also, make sure you go to SSA and get a new SS card... without the "valid only with" stuff on it.


Try dice.com.

Ian

GWright

Thanks for the info. I agree I need to sort out not only my SSN but also my drivers licence. Just now it says temporary across it.

I will check out dice.com and see if I have any more luck there.

Thanks again.

Greig.

penguinbar

Try craigslist as well.

Bob

Start by not using a naff font personally....but also check out indeed.com as it groups up all the main sites.

guru.com and o-desk.com are good for contract work.

And best bet is probably linkedin.com and checking out your own network of contacts.

http://www.sapphire.com/ are pretty good for tech jobs too.

callowman

Welcome to Florida, Greg Im in Orlando
this state is prob not the best for I.T jobs (my field too)
its a right to work state-which means they can fire you in a heartbeat with no consequences

and pay is lower here as its mostly tourism, hospitality, and retail

A whole lot of companies use agencies (who you work for) and place you in short term jobs paying around 11-15 bux an hour
and NO healthcare insurance

its better to find a real full time perm job with benefits but they are few and far between here

I work for Symantec here in Heathrow, if you have a CV and want me to hand it in Id be happy to.

Cheers !

Philgr

I agree with Bob - network, network, network. Especially for IT as almost every company has an IT department (or needs one) so everyone you meet is a potential new colleague!

See if you can volunteer at a place that might get you in touch with local businesses in a way that demonstrates your IT skills (Help political candidates or charities with IT etc), scour the LinkedIn groups for places where you can show your expertise/knowledge by answering questions.

Make friends with all the folks you come in contact with. The job market is so tough right now, getting a recommendation into a role is your most likely way in.

Good luck

penguinbar

What about going to your local bar? I have seen so many people find jobs just by chatting with the folks next to them.I have also helped people find work as well. Not so long ago I had a customer that was looking for work in finance and I introduced him to another customer of mine that was pretty high up in an investment firm. He helped him get a job in his company. Talk to your local bartender . We hear about lots of jobs, apartments etc. Not traditional but it is a form of networking!

Philgr

And if you don't get a job, at least you get a beer - so there's no way you can lose!

penguinbar

True!