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[mumbaidelhi 5]

I am a mechanical engineer with 10 years of experience , worked for a fortune 500 company at my home country. I moved to the usa almost 2 months ago and been applying for jobs online. I was called for interviews at a couple of places. Both interviews went well and they were impressed. But no call from them for over a month now. Almost getting frustrated with no work . Even small time jobs that I apply dont respond. . .. what can I do. .. its pushing me to a point that I go back .. has this got something to being an immigrant??

[Anh map 2,098]

There are lots of people looking for jobs for months and months. Coming from overseas makes checking your work references more difficult. That could be working against you. Just keep applying and something will come your way.

[Boiler 45,715]

Sounds pretty common whatever your immigration status is.

Does the company you worked for have US operations?

[heo luoi 206]

Agree w/ Anh Map, and theres 1000s and 1000s of kids graduating all the time you have to compete w/ too. They may work cheaper than an experienced/seasoned professional. Market is tight and can vary widely on area. 2mos is nothing. I wouldnt think its the best time of year for openings either with the end of summer.

Edited September 28, 2015 by coldhands

[TBoneTX 45,570]

Corporate wheels sometimes turn slowly. There's paperwork, the requirement to interview a certain number of candidates of certain races, budget... try not to take it personally, and keep persisting.

[mumbaidelhi 5]

The company that I worked for has an office in the USA . I did try to get a transfer but that didn't work out either. The industry I worked was oil and gas and facing a downturn with oil prices. But everyday i come across numerous jobs that are relevant to my work experience and been applying. something doesn't seem to click.

i assume i am not the only one experiencing this situation .i think unless i do something different i will get the same response ( or rather no response ).

thanks for the support

[Unchained 37]

The company that I worked for has an office in the USA . I did try to get a transfer but that didn't work out either. The industry I worked was oil and gas and facing a downturn with oil prices. But everyday i come across numerous jobs that are relevant to my work experience and been applying. something doesn't seem to click.

i assume i am not the only one experiencing this situation .i think unless i do something different i will get the same response ( or rather no response ).

thanks for the support

I understand your grief because i can relate to your situation. Ive been in the job market for over 3months. I have lost my mind & found it again several times and it is safe to say moving to america is not easy. I also applied to minimum wage jobs in retail but they didn't hire me which came to me as a shock.lol. All u can do is keep searching. I had an interview on Wednesday last week and i still haven't heard anything and i have 3 more interviews this week and next. The bottom line is the search should never stop. Something will come up. All the best.

[Boiler 45,715]

Sounds like you have good networking opportunities.

[heo luoi 206]

That would be a really cool feature to integrate to VJ. Id love to be able to find something for my fiance with more modest education/skillset or yes myself for more aligned w/ my experience for new opportunity

Sounds like you have good networking opportunities.

[Arslan12 20]

That's normal. Don't give up. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering too from Pakistan. After getting here in the US, I applied for a lot of job, But was called only once for the interview. Then i took a job at a grocery store as a stocker. I worked that job for about 8 months and then decided to go to College for Masters degree. After one year of Masters, I got a very good job offer.

Just be hopeful. Don't give up. It is hard to get a job in the US based on a foreign degree and foreign experience. My Bachelors degree is from Pakistan too. You probably need to refresh your memory and translate your Indian education to US one by going to college too.

[Arslan12 20]

There are a lot of jobs in USA. Just start out somewhere. Even working at a fast food restaurant or a grocery store in USA is better than working an Engineering job in India or Pakistan. lol

[almost_umrican 54]

I am a mechanical engineer with 10 years of experience , worked for a fortune 500 company at my home country. I moved to the usa almost 2 months ago and been applying for jobs online. I was called for interviews at a couple of places. Both interviews went well and they were impressed. But no call from them for over a month now. Almost getting frustrated with no work . Even small time jobs that I apply dont respond. . .. what can I do. .. its pushing me to a point that I go back .. has this got something to being an immigrant??

Hang in there. you will get it. i hold a Master in EE and aimed very high(not that it was wrong)but had no network whatsoever.i worked a petty job as a call center supervisor gained valuable experience and great references. got a career job in a year and a half.(i would say that was quite a wait because i live in a hamlet)there is a bag full of jobs throughout the nation.just hang in man as they say 'change is permanent'

There are a lot of jobs in USA. Just start out somewhere. Even working at a fast food restaurant or a grocery store in USA is better than working an Engineering job in India or Pakistan. lol

you appear condescending arslan and i take offense of this. i am reporting you.

[Lowlie 191]

It's not got to do with you being a immigrant. The economy is just THAT bad in the USA right now. A lot of people who do have jobs are losing them due to the businesses they work for going out of business. My own business, which made it possible for me to raise 4 kids alone on one income is going to have to close soon.

[almost_umrican 54]

You need to start looking for jobs around st. charles ,LA , laredo Texas or some places in North Dakota. they have oil rigs and boy you will make a fortune. Or since you said you are a ME , why dont you apply at CAT , peoria, IL not sure if you are willing to relocate or whats your location

[Arslan12 20]

you appear condescending arslan and i take offense of this. i am reporting you.

That's okay. I mentioned a real fact. In America you have more respect and dignity as a cashier in a grocery store than the treatment you get and discrimination you face at Engineering workplace in India or Pakistan !

Edited September 28, 2015 by Arslan12