Recruitment jobs

[lusiaan 82]

Hello,

I will be moving to the States in a few years (probably K1). Although it's a long time, I like to prepared for everything.

My boyfriend lives in West MI. How is it there with recruitment jobs? I just got my master's degree (different, but connected field), and by the time I move, I should have around 2 years of experience in a huge international company (I am recruiting for different level postions, for my whole country). I really like doing that and I would love to continue my career in US. I saw a lot of nice job offers, I just don't know if I can stand a chance without local experience. Did anyone have a smiliar situation? Thank you for reading my post.

Edited June 28, 2017 by lusiaan

[Dashinka 24,627]

1 hour ago, lusiaan said:

Hello,

I will be moving to the States in a few years (probably K1). Although it's a long time, I like to prepared for everything.

My boyfriend lives in West MI. How is it there with recruitment jobs? I just got my master's degree (different, but connected field), and by the time I move, I should have around 2 years of experience in a huge international company (I am recruiting for different level postions, for my whole country). I really like doing that and I would love to continue my career in US. I saw a lot of nice job offers, I just don't know if I can stand a chance without local experience. Did anyone have a smiliar situation? Thank you for reading my post.

Not sure which field you are talking about, but I know I have no shortage of recruiting calls for engineering positions in SE MI.  I don't think local experience is looked at any more favorably than general experience, and considering you will be authorized to work through a family based immigration journey as opposed to a company needing to get an H1B or other work visa for you would also be a plus.  You may want to consider a spousal visa when you actually decide to get married as this may allow you to continue to gain experience abroad while waiting for the CR1 processing, then you would enter the country with a GC in hand instead of having to wait 90 or so days for an EAD after a K1 AOS.

 

Good Luck!

Edited June 28, 2017 by Bill & Katya

[Sunnyland 639]

Usually when you move to US you start from ZERO. From my experience each time I went to job interviews, they did not bother in calling my previous employers (in my home country) for reference checkup which it sucked. Be prepared to start a job here maybe at a lower position but related to your field of study hopefully. That will give you some local work references in US and you will start from there. That is one of the things that got me frustrated in the beginning. They did not really care for my previous work experience, even if one of my previous employers was the software company Oracle. They wanted to see LOCAL experience. Now things are getting better. Hopefully you will have a better experience than me. 

Edited June 28, 2017 by Sunnyland

[Coco8 1,042]

Does your international company have offices in the US? Maybe they would like to hire you there once you move to the US. Even if you have to move from Michigan to another part in the US, that would allow you to continue with your work. 
 

I've been to Michigan. There is not much in West Michigan. The biggest city is Grand Rapids and for me, it is still pretty small. You could check what companies are there but I doubt there is a company trying to recruit people for companies in the Grand Rapids area. 

 

You sound like a smart person and career oriented. I'd recommend not moving to the middle of nowhere just because your partner wants to keep leaving where he is. If you are searching for jobs you can apply in Chicago and then, if the pay is good, you could both move to Chicago (which is super close to West Michigan). This is something you'll need to talk to him before moving. 

 

 

[lusiaan 82]

 

19 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

You may want to consider a spousal visa when you actually decide to get married as this may allow you to continue to gain experience abroad while waiting for the CR1 processing, then you would enter the country with a GC in hand instead of having to wait 90 or so days for an EAD after a K1 AOS.

 

Yes, we are considering it too, don't know what option will be the best for us yet

 

17 hours ago, Sunnyland said:

Be prepared to start a job here maybe at a lower position but related to your field of study hopefully.

I am prepared and ready to do that, as long I stay in my field I could be even an intern. I don't mind it, I can work my way up... just worried I would miss my 'old' job even more ( well, sometimes you have to sacrifice something). I'm sorry that your experience is not so great, hope it will be getting better and better for you,

 

11 hours ago, Coco8 said:

 

I've been to Michigan. There is not much in West Michigan. The biggest city is Grand Rapids and for me, it is still pretty small. You could check what companies are there but I doubt there is a company trying to recruit people for companies in the Grand Rapids area. 

 

Thank you for all your tips, we actually were thinking about Chicago- as a plan B. My boyfriend could get transfered to another city with his job, but he would lost his seniority (means higher salary and longer vacation time). He lives in Grand Rapids and I can't agree with you here- the city is expanding pretty fast :). I spent quite a long time there and I could see how they are developing- they are building a looot of new stuff, new people are moving in, opening new businesses. The city also attracts bigger and bigger events (many art oriented). I checked before, and there are lots of  HR jobs offers in the area. I also like Michigan for the scenery and the weather- reminds me of Poland :). But you are right, if I can't be satisfied with what GR offers me, we will probably move. I wouldn't mind to live in a huge city at all, we might actually do it one day :).

 

11 hours ago, Coco8 said:

Does your international company have offices in the US? Maybe they would like to hire you there once you move to the US. Even if you have to move from Michigan to another part in the US, that would allow you to continue with your work. 

 

They do, and they do have them in Chicago and MI too! I would be really lucky if they had an open postion in HR by the time I will be moving though :(. Maybe...

 

I have another question: do HR people in US have to take any tests before they can do they job? 

 

Thank you all for taking time of your day to help me :).

 

 

 

*I like to prepared for everything.- ate 'be' in my original post

[Dashinka 24,627]

4 hours ago, lusiaan said:

 

Yes, we are considering it too, don't know what option will be the best for us yet

 

I am prepared and ready to do that, as long I stay in my field I could be even an intern. I don't mind it, I can work my way up... just worried I would miss my 'old' job even more ( well, sometimes you have to sacrifice something). I'm sorry that your experience is not so great, hope it will be getting better and better for you,

 

Thank you for all your tips, we actually were thinking about Chicago- as a plan B. My boyfriend could get transfered to another city with his job, but he would lost his seniority (means higher salary and longer vacation time). He lives in Grand Rapids and I can't agree with you here- the city is expanding pretty fast :). I spent quite a long time there and I could see how they are developing- they are building a looot of new stuff, new people are moving in, opening new businesses. The city also attracts bigger and bigger events (many art oriented). I checked before, and there are lots of  HR jobs offers in the area. I also like Michigan for the scenery and the weather- reminds me of Poland :). But you are right, if I can't be satisfied with what GR offers me, we will probably move. I wouldn't mind to live in a huge city at all, we might actually do it one day :).

 

They do, and they do have them in Chicago and MI too! I would be really lucky if they had an open postion in HR by the time I will be moving though :(. Maybe...

 

I have another question: do HR people in US have to take any tests before they can do they job? 

 

Thank you all for taking time of your day to help me :).

 

 

 

*I like to prepared for everything.- ate 'be' in my original post

If you have a degree in HR, I am not aware of any particular certification necessary.  However, you may want to research if your degree transfers easily, and possibly consider getting a masters degree after your arrival possibly while working in an entry level position.  I agree, West Michigan is growing, and there are a lot of HR opportunities at several companies.  There are also several universities in the area as well as the state government not too far away in Lansing.

 

Good Luck!

Edited June 29, 2017 by Bill & Katya

[mallafri76 1,012]

On 6/28/2017 at 6:41 AM, Sunnyland said:

Usually when you move to US you start from ZERO. From my experience each time I went to job interviews, they did not bother in calling my previous employers (in my home country) for reference checkup which it sucked. Be prepared to start a job here maybe at a lower position but related to your field of study hopefully. 

That hasn't been my experience at all. I was given several job offers at the same level as my previous work experience and could have my pick. The employer I chose in the end contacted my previous employers in Denmark, Sweden and the U.K., to get references.

 

I think how well you do on the job market depends on a lot of factors; the job market in the city you move to, the field you're in, your English skills, your attitude, your previous experience, your education etc etc etc.

 

Now HR is different. For an HR position, you need to know state and federal law; wage requirements, FMLA, employee files, I-9s, W-4s, what you can and cannot ask in an interview (and there's a bunch of stuff), required training for employees..... I think HR are one of those very few positions where employers want to see US work experience and/or US education in relevant field.

Edited July 5, 2017 by mallafri76

[Coco8 1,042]

25 minutes ago, mallafri76 said:

Now HR is different. For an HR position, you need to know state and federal law; wage requirements, FMLA, employee files, I-9s, W-4s, what you can and cannot ask in an interview (and there's a bunch of stuff), required training for employees..... I think HR are one of those very few positions where employers want to see US work experience and/or US education in relevant field.

 

It is true that the US hiring process has to follow a lot of guidelines that are specific to country and state. Maybe OP can look into doing a masters or an executive program to learn about all this.

 

[lusiaan 82]

 Yes, I know I'd have to learn about the US law . But honestly, I hope I can just learn it myself and I won't have to go to school again (at least not that fast, one day yes). It doesn't seem that hard for me (maybe I'm wrong, but I'm working with the polish law- I know it's different though). I just graduated after long years and want to focus on working . I also realize that my masters is not US masters. Well, if I have to do something more with my education or get some kind of a certification I deifinitely will. Thanks for all the suggestions! I know more now.