Moving to USA without a job
Jun 14th 2014, 5:40 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
It's something that can be brought up and talked about in a interview if you get that far, but till then, it's only a distraction that'll get the resume put in the bin pile, unless you're looking to go study at a college.
Jun 14th 2014, 5:47 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
They won't have a clue what that is and would be meaningless on a CV.
It's something that can be brought up and talked about in a interview if you get that far, but till then, it's only a distraction that'll get the resume put in the bin pile, unless you're looking to go study at a college.
It's something that can be brought up and talked about in a interview if you get that far, but till then, it's only a distraction that'll get the resume put in the bin pile, unless you're looking to go study at a college.
Jun 14th 2014, 5:56 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
You are in the US? With a diploma? Did you get a job with it, or do you have a degree as well? Thanks for your reply.
Bob,
Good advice, I will look into some distance learning courses...
Jun 14th 2014, 6:07 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
Hi - no I don't have a degree and the HND had no bearing on the job I have, which is essentially "unskilled".
Jun 14th 2014, 9:05 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
Hello everyone, I'm so sorry been away for a week when we both became busy with guests!
Anyhow, looking st our options I think we still want to make the move while we can.I understand all the challenges that we are probably going to have to face, but from my perspective, the one and only barrier we have is to find a job! Thats all we need to worry about when there are people out there who have more issues such as, visa, finances, no family etc who have achieved it all.Yes its not easy, but thats life.
Also, I'm wondering now how to sugercoat the cv of my husband, maybe make all the linkedin contacts we can make in the next 6-8 months and see how it goes.He doesn't have a degree but he does have HND, and maybe that will be taken into consideration?
I would LOVE to live in California, but if not, we like Chicago,Michigan,Carolina states too.I wonder if its possible to get a job in the UK before the actual move? That would be awesome!!
@Kins, I'm not sure how to ask a question to a member in here, but could you share your experience please? I would love to know how you guys are doing now? Did everything turn out to be like you wanted?
Anyhow, looking st our options I think we still want to make the move while we can.I understand all the challenges that we are probably going to have to face, but from my perspective, the one and only barrier we have is to find a job! Thats all we need to worry about when there are people out there who have more issues such as, visa, finances, no family etc who have achieved it all.Yes its not easy, but thats life.
Also, I'm wondering now how to sugercoat the cv of my husband, maybe make all the linkedin contacts we can make in the next 6-8 months and see how it goes.He doesn't have a degree but he does have HND, and maybe that will be taken into consideration?
I would LOVE to live in California, but if not, we like Chicago,Michigan,Carolina states too.I wonder if its possible to get a job in the UK before the actual move? That would be awesome!!
@Kins, I'm not sure how to ask a question to a member in here, but could you share your experience please? I would love to know how you guys are doing now? Did everything turn out to be like you wanted?
Usual rules - Americanize (notice the spelling?) the resume's, ensure it is clear he is work authorized - try and bypass HR if at all possible, use the right keywords on applications etc. I would advise your husband arrives first, even if it is a few weeks ahead of you, and to set up meetings etc during those first few weeks and hammer out the applications, using the local address where you will be staying.
I have been here nearly three months and haven't found full-time regular work yet. YMMV - it isn't uncommon to be waiting longer than that to find work. If you haven't got significant savings, don't expect there to be much of a safety net - it isn't the UK and applying for anything benefits wise is extremely limited, time-consuming and a test of mental stamina more than anything else.
Jun 16th 2014, 11:27 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
From UK universities that no-one in the US will have heard of, so that's going to be a problem.
There's no comparison between those four places, so it sounds to me as though the first thing to do is actually figure out where you want to go.
Given your husband is in retail, I would say go somewhere that is growing, say Texas or North Dakota. Or failing that, wherever his US family lives.
As someone else mentioned, first thing he's got to do is get a US passport and sort out his situation with the IRS, as US citizens are required to file tax returns even if they reside abroad, have a read of IRS publication 54. Can't file a petition for you until he's done that.
We like Chicago, Detroit, california, Carolina states...
Given your husband is in retail, I would say go somewhere that is growing, say Texas or North Dakota. Or failing that, wherever his US family lives.
As someone else mentioned, first thing he's got to do is get a US passport and sort out his situation with the IRS, as US citizens are required to file tax returns even if they reside abroad, have a read of IRS publication 54. Can't file a petition for you until he's done that.
Jun 16th 2014, 11:31 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
Well, first of all, it's called a "résumé". 
The places you've listed are all very different and you would have very different challenges with each one. Michigan for example has one of the highest unemployment rates in the US. California has fairly high taxes.
I think you need to do more research.
The places you've listed are all very different and you would have very different challenges with each one. Michigan for example has one of the highest unemployment rates in the US. California has fairly high taxes.
I think you need to do more research.
Jun 16th 2014, 11:37 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
"We like Chicago, Detroit, california, Carolina states... And won't be fussed of where we live the first few years."
Really? Why won't you be fussed? You really think that anywhere in the US is preferable to what you have now?
Proceed with caution. Where are the relatives? Could be a starting-point.
Really? Why won't you be fussed? You really think that anywhere in the US is preferable to what you have now?
Proceed with caution. Where are the relatives? Could be a starting-point.
Jun 18th 2014, 8:34 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
"We like Chicago, Detroit, california, Carolina states... And won't be fussed of where we live the first few years."
Really? Why won't you be fussed? You really think that anywhere in the US is preferable to what you have now?
Proceed with caution. Where are the relatives? Could be a starting-point.
Really? Why won't you be fussed? You really think that anywhere in the US is preferable to what you have now?
Proceed with caution. Where are the relatives? Could be a starting-point.
Thank you for the reply.
We are thinking of staying with relatives as a starting point of course.
What I meant by not being fussed is only trying to emphasise that wherever we get the jobs really.I'm not sure if its the done thing for the americans to look for jobs in different states whilst they are residing in another state or if its difficult to do that and instead the best thing to do is reside in the state you wish to live(pay for the rent etc) and look for a job in the same state?
I just want us to get A job to start with, and then after a bit more experience move where we would really like to live.Any state is good for us when we move to the US if that means we have jobs.
Jun 18th 2014, 9:12 am
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Re: Moving to USA without a job
Hi Sally Redux,
Thank you for the reply.
We are thinking of staying with relatives as a starting point of course.
What I meant by not being fussed is only trying to emphasise that wherever we get the jobs really.I'm not sure if its the done thing for the americans to look for jobs in different states whilst they are residing in another state or if its difficult to do that and instead the best thing to do is reside in the state you wish to live(pay for the rent etc) and look for a job in the same state?
I just want us to get A job to start with, and then after a bit more experience move where we would really like to live.Any state is good for us when we move to the US if that means we have jobs.
Thank you for the reply.
We are thinking of staying with relatives as a starting point of course.
What I meant by not being fussed is only trying to emphasise that wherever we get the jobs really.I'm not sure if its the done thing for the americans to look for jobs in different states whilst they are residing in another state or if its difficult to do that and instead the best thing to do is reside in the state you wish to live(pay for the rent etc) and look for a job in the same state?
I just want us to get A job to start with, and then after a bit more experience move where we would really like to live.Any state is good for us when we move to the US if that means we have jobs.
