How long before you got a job?

[NicoleAhmed 0]

Hi ya'll!

Just curious how long did it take everyone to get a job in the US? Was the job in your field? Was it same level as you on in your own home, a promotion or demotion? Thanks! And good luck everyone!

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

Just under 3 months for me although I was offered work sooner that had a really long commute so couldn't do it. It was in a different field to what I was doing in the UK but at a similar level I guess.

[Lilay 87]

I'm also very curious about this! I've studied English Language and Literature in my country at an internationaly accepted university, but I'm hopeless about finding a job that is related to that...

[bookworm123 7]

A little over a month after I arrived.Could have been earlier if I didnt have issues with my ss card.It's a customer service job and it's what Ive been doing in the Philippines.I wanted an office job but they just take too long to respond.Took them a couple of weeks and I was already doing the customer service thing.I am also a registered nurse but not here(yet).lol Good pay and benefits.

[Kumi and Drake 14]

About 4 months after I got my GC. It's the same field/industry as with my old job, and I think it's just about the same job level as my previous job back in my country. The job hunting and going to a number of different interviews were hard, but I was glad I got offered the job I now have.

[NicoleAhmed 0]

Thanks for your replies. May I ask what field is everyone in? I only ask since I'm going for info or timeframe for Accounting. Thanks!

[S-C 21]

Thanks for your replies. May I ask what field is everyone in? I only ask since I'm going for info or timeframe for Accounting. Thanks!

I'm not an accountant, but I am fairly certain you will have to be accredited in the state you wish to work. Or at least at a federal level. Definitely something to look up, as that will add time on. Once again, I wish to repeat, I AM NOT AN ACCOUNTANT hahaha

Also, I am flying out at the start of December on a K-1, but I am fortunate that one of Chelsea's family friends is going to help me with the job. I am an Economist by trade, having done a lot of analytical and policy work in my time.

[Lovecouple 15]

Took me 1 month after receive the GC to receive the job offer. Same field/industry and level as my previous job overseas.

[namour7997 2]

Two weeks after EAD card received

[stupid 2]

Hi,

can you add:

1- your education level.

US statistics show huge discrepancies between Master's degrees owners, BS and others diplomas

2- your relater field

Service, Industry, etc...

3- the position

employee, manager, director

4- how you got the job

Acquaintances, Resume sent, etc...

thanks!

I have a MS and lookgin for a manager/director job once I get there (2015), in the Tech industry (SfBay).

I'll le t you know.

[vkrishn 97]

Took about 6 months for my wife. She worked for a software company in India as a Program Manager and they called her again in the U.S after looking at her resume on dice.com!

[mrbravod 4]

Hi, I am married with US citizen, I have my GC applying for the citizenship, 3years in USA and I can't find any job here related to my profession (administrative/accounting). It is taking approx. 9 months, maybe it can be difficult depending on what state are you. I have tried to rebuild my resume but no job yet.

[li_09 40]

Hi, I am married with US citizen, I have my GC applying for the citizenship, 3years in USA and I can't find any job here related to my profession (administrative/accounting). It is taking approx. 9 months, maybe it can be difficult depending on what state are you. I have tried to rebuild my resume but no job yet.

maybe you want to try internship or studying, this never hurts.

i was going to pick up some papers on accounting if things weren't going to go so well for me but it doesnt look like i'll need it after all. it could always come in handy in the future

[jalie 3]

Four years and no job yet. Well actually I got one in retail and stuck around for 18 months. I quit mostly because of the pay, $8 bucks an hour, no benefits and my schedule is too irregular.Would have preferred if I was given a Monday to Sunday 10 hour per day schedule rather than 3 days straight this week then 4 days straight next week. I really do not need days off, all I wish is a Sunday off.

What i do now is sell stuff on eBay while waiting for results of various applications I sent. EBaying is a lot better than 8 bucks an hour. Makes me think whether the decision to move here in the US is good.

Here is the book that I wrote about my eBay selling experience: http://www.phenomenaljulia.com/

[yvy23 11]

Hi, I am married with US citizen, I have my GC applying for the citizenship, 3years in USA and I can't find any job here related to my profession (administrative/accounting). It is taking approx. 9 months, maybe it can be difficult depending on what state are you. I have tried to rebuild my resume but no job yet.

You've probably already done this 3 years in, but my background is also finance and admin and I wasn't getting anywhere applying on my own. It might be worth signing up with your local Accountemps and Officeteam location - they do a lot of temp work and contract-to-hire but contracts is better than nothing, right?