Employment in New York City
Employment in New York City
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Hi,
I'm Chris, first time posting on this forum but I have been using it as a technical resource for years. Thank you avid respondents!
I have 7+ years post-grad experience with a structural engineering firm in Australia and 4 years engineering traineeship while studying at university. I graduated with honours in a bachelor of civil engineering degree. I am 30 years old and for 4 years was manager of an engineering office which grew from 4 staff to 10 over that time.
I have wanted to work and live in the United States for years, but the time has never been right for a number of reasons, most of all the GFC/GEC.
I have an opportunity to start a professional business leaders course which will finish in November 2012 and I need to decide in the next two weeks whether there is a real chance that I would be able to get employment in Manhattan.
Besides approaching recruitment agencies, I don't have any other contacts in New York, and would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer with regards to current and near future employment market.
Are you increasing staff numbers, steady or declining? Many new projects on the horizon?
Has there been any rumblings about Obama's recent comments regarding immigrant workers in the IT industry? I was concerned about this possibly making it harder to get a skilled working visa.
How do NYC engineering firms respond to recruitment agencies? My current company doesn't like to use them. Can you help me out with who are the biggest agencies operating in NYC?
Many many thanks for anyone willing and able to assist.
Cheers,
Chris
I'm Chris, first time posting on this forum but I have been using it as a technical resource for years. Thank you avid respondents!
I have 7+ years post-grad experience with a structural engineering firm in Australia and 4 years engineering traineeship while studying at university. I graduated with honours in a bachelor of civil engineering degree. I am 30 years old and for 4 years was manager of an engineering office which grew from 4 staff to 10 over that time.
I have wanted to work and live in the United States for years, but the time has never been right for a number of reasons, most of all the GFC/GEC.
I have an opportunity to start a professional business leaders course which will finish in November 2012 and I need to decide in the next two weeks whether there is a real chance that I would be able to get employment in Manhattan.
Besides approaching recruitment agencies, I don't have any other contacts in New York, and would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer with regards to current and near future employment market.
Are you increasing staff numbers, steady or declining? Many new projects on the horizon?
Has there been any rumblings about Obama's recent comments regarding immigrant workers in the IT industry? I was concerned about this possibly making it harder to get a skilled working visa.
How do NYC engineering firms respond to recruitment agencies? My current company doesn't like to use them. Can you help me out with who are the biggest agencies operating in NYC?
Many many thanks for anyone willing and able to assist.
Cheers,
Chris





RE: Employment in New York City
RE: Employment in New York City
But - Good Luck.
RE: Employment in New York City
Good luck,
Latexman
RE: Employment in New York City
RE: Employment in New York City
You can apply directly or send cold letters. I would not suggest going through a recruiting agency. There are many web sites you can search: www.monster.com, careerbuilder.com, indeed.com., craigslist.org etc.
Why Manhattan only? I think you should try any region to start with.
Although this may not be the right time to look for work here in U.S., you may initiate the job search. The whole process would take one to two years any way.
Good Luck!
RE: Employment in New York City
RE: Employment in New York City
I've looked into the H-1 visas, Australia has a special agreement with the US, and it didn't sound too difficult from what I was reading. It seemed as though you just paid $1,000 for the visa, but I didn't realise that the employer had to get lawyers involved. DST, do you know the likely expense of the lawyers?
Understand I don't have to get a green card, but might start applying for the lottery (should have been doing it for the past 4 years) to improve my chances of getting a job - without the H-1 visa.
Could you explain why recruitment agencies are a 'no go' over there?
I'm not necessarily restricted to New York, but that is the place I am most interested to work. Visited a couple of times and love the place. Also been to, and interested in working in;Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, but I imagine the employment market is much the same across the country. Correct?
RE: Employment in New York City
If you succeed through lottery system, then you would come on immigrant visa. That makes things a lot easier. Unlike H-1 visa, you are not tied to one employer. Moreover, finding a job is relatively easy once you are here rather than your home country.
As far as lawyers' fees go, I am not sure how appropriate it would be to post that kind of information here. You can always google for immigration lawyers and speak to them for first hand information.
As far as recruiting agencies go, I did not mean 'no go'. Just be cautious.
RE: Employment in New York City
RE: Employment in New York City
You get what you pay for - except for lawyers....
RE: Employment in New York City
For the past few years, the employment section of the Sunday NY Times - the print copy at least - has only had a handful (as in 3 or 4) of advertisements each week.
RE: Employment in New York City
You dont, but most people do.
My H-1 was arranged by a law firm, who claimed to know the right language to use to get it approved. I often wonder how much value they added. And what they cost my employer.
- Steve
RE: Employment in New York City
I also saw an immigration department form which asked "what is the length of your residence in Australia". A moderately common reply was "X feet".
A specialist at submitting the forms will know those quirks.
Regards
Pat
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