Re: OT: getting a job in the US

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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