How to find a job in the US or Australia?
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Afternoon all, a chum of mine is thinking about upping sticks and getting a job abroad.
He's got no ties as such over here (he can rent his house out, no girlfriend etc).
He's looking at project management, that sort of thing, but are there any special websites he needs to look at that anyone has used?
Obviously there's Monster, but most of the jobs he's found on there have said 'no international applications' on them, which seems a bit odd given that they're on a UK site...
Are there specialist companies you can register your CV with who'll look for you?
He's on c.£32,000 at the moment, so he's not looking for VP positions or anything.
Anyway, anyone's experience would be great...
He's got no ties as such over here (he can rent his house out, no girlfriend etc).
He's looking at project management, that sort of thing, but are there any special websites he needs to look at that anyone has used?
Obviously there's Monster, but most of the jobs he's found on there have said 'no international applications' on them, which seems a bit odd given that they're on a UK site...
Are there specialist companies you can register your CV with who'll look for you?
He's on c.£32,000 at the moment, so he's not looking for VP positions or anything.
Anyway, anyone's experience would be great...
Here is a Fortune 500 company I worked for. Based here in Baton Rouge with 22,000 people in 21 nations. All sorts of Project Management opportunities here and abroad. Anything from Civil engineering, environmental, to nuclear power stations.
www.shawgrp.com
www.shawgrp.com
Edited by Jimbeaux on Monday 25th August 18:01
Matt Harper said:
For the US, he's going to need a visa - He can't apply for a work visa - only a prospective employer can do that. It's not easy and it's not cheap.
If you are hired, the company hiring will work that issue. The Corporation I linked for him can hire you in 21 different nations; one may need not come to the U.S.What sort of project management? If he is in finance then I know a few people that have transfered using L1 visa. I have heard that people in finance generally find it easier to get over here (US) because of the number of people going either way. I am in engineering and had no trouble getting a visa but its a specialised field.
h0b0 said:
What sort of project management? If he is in finance then I know a few people that have transfered using L1 visa. I have heard that people in finance generally find it easier to get over here (US) because of the number of people going either way. I am in engineering and had no trouble getting a visa but its a specialised field.
He's engineering too, so that's promising...Jimbeaux said:
Here is a Fortune 500 company I worked for. Based here in Baton Rouge with 22,000 people in 21 nations. All sorts of Project Management opportunities here and abroad. Anything from Civil engineering, environmental, to nuclear power stations.
www.shawgrp.com
Alternatively, if you can bounce or kick a ball, run really fast, hit a hockey puck in excess of 100mph you'll be in.www.shawgrp.com
Edited by Jimbeaux on Monday 25th August 18:01
It'll still be easier with a nationality other than British though. Never really understood why! they seem to like us.
Jimbeaux said:
amir_j said:
have a google for USa average holidays- compared to us they get harldy any
Apart from various bank holidays, we get between 2-6 weeks leave. 2-4 being the average. Now, if you work for a U.S. company outside the U.S., you may get more.DangerousMike said:
Jimbeaux said:
amir_j said:
have a google for USa average holidays- compared to us they get harldy any
Apart from various bank holidays, we get between 2-6 weeks leave. 2-4 being the average. Now, if you work for a U.S. company outside the U.S., you may get more.h0b0 said:
What sort of project management? If he is in finance then I know a few people that have transfered using L1 visa. I have heard that people in finance generally find it easier to get over here (US) because of the number of people going either way. I am in engineering and had no trouble getting a visa but its a specialised field.
Transfered, being the operative word. L1 is an inter-company transfer. Beneficiary has to have worked for the petitioner abroad for a minimum 12 months in a managerial L1-A) or specialised field (L1-B).A strong case for either needs to be made to USCIS.
Most project management candidates use H1-B visa route, which requires the beneficiary to possess a batchelors degree or equivilant and very specialised qualifications and experience, specific to the offered role. Downside of H1-B is that it is a capped visa (limited numbers) which is very heavily over-subscribed. Visas granted in April of each year are not valid until the following October.
Finally - and I speak from quite bitter experience here, make sure that your prospective employer is trustworthy. As with almost all employment based visas, if you fall-out with your boss and he fires you, your visa is not transferrable and therefore, not worth a carrot.
The whole issue of Brits working in the US is a step not to be taken lightly. My understanding is that it's a lot less traumatic to apply to work in Australia.
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