Re: OT: getting a job in the US

Hey Bretheren CiscoMania,

Although I live in Canada, I can definitely relate to your situation. I had
similar dilemma when I first moved to Canada almost a decade ago. Some
employers feel more comfortable hiring local candidates with regards to
their experience and educational background.

The only way I could get into the system was to get an additional degree
from here, in addition to my previous work experience, degree and IT
certifications.

So while youre hunting down jobs, and even after you get the job, Upgrade
yourself academically, and if possible dedicate some time to study and go
for your second attempt on the CCIE lab.

The job market is a mind game especially in this turbulent economy; the
moment you let it get to you, life becomes a routing loop.

Stay positice and hopefully ull b getting something sooner rather than
later.

Cheers
C.

On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 1:35 AM, Shaughn Smith <maniac.smg_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Do you have a valid work visa ?
>
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> On 16 Jul 2010, at 11:33 PM, Cisco Mania <ciscomania_at_live.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi people,
> >
> > Sorry this is Out of Topic but i need help. I've been in this group for
> more
> > than three years but changed my address for anonymity.
> >
> > I moved to the US from Africa and have been searching for a job for
> 6months
> > now without success. CCNP since 2005 I've attempted the Lab once and
> intend to
> > do so again in the near future. Have about 8 years networking experience.
> >
> > I don't know why but for some reason whenever i talk to a recruiter or a
> > potential employer they never call me back. Most of them acknowledge
> though
> > that what i have on my resume is good. Almost all the time they'd ask me
> to
> > recount my previous experience and then halfway through they'll ask "so
> you
> > don't have any US experience?". that about wraps it up for the interview.
> I
> > usually get a "we'll call you" and never hear from them again.
> >
> > Are US employers very particular about where you got your experience? or
> do
> > you think it's something else. I'm almost going out of my mind here and
> my
> > family is beginning to starve. Please PM me if you have some advise for
> me.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
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