First Job in the States Poll

[~ameriptian~ 54]

This poll is intended for the immigrant spouses, but USC members are welcome to vote on behalf of their spouses

Three more questions that I couldn't fit in the poll above (since the limit is only 3 questions).

- What's your highest level of your education?

- Was your first job in your field of education and experience?

- How long did you have your first job for?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

1. 1-3 weeks.

2. Other; through a friend of my mother-in-law's. (Definitely the way to go! I was dreading job-hunting).

3. Part-time/temporary, going to full-time/permanent.

4. Undergrad (BA)

5. Nope! And it still isn't. I've gone back to school to gain qualifications in my new field, now.

6. Nearly two years.

[N M 96]

1. Just over two months from the date I obtained my EAD.

2. Online.

3. Full Time.

4. BA.

5. Yep. Slightly different subject matter, but fraud investigation is fraud investigation.

6. Approaching 18 months.

[~ameriptian~ 54]

Well, I can't vote cause I haven't a job yet. I was almost hired as a daycare teacher, but turned down the offer to look for something in a different field.. I have been actively looking for 2 months now so far...

[Damian&Kelly 16]

1. 1-3weeks.

2. Through my uncle (I'm the USC)

3. Started out part time, now he's running the business.

4. High School grad

5. Something completely different.

6. About 2 years.

[slangofoil 50]

1. Less than a week after receiving the EAD.

2. DH walked into an Irish bar and was hired on the spot.

3. It's kinda full/part time. Hours are irregular working in a bar/restaurant. Some weeks he only gets a few shifts, some weeks he works well over 40 hours.

4. Bachelor's degree in Financial Math and Actuarial Science

5. Clearly not

6. He started in the beginning of Jan and is still there. He hasn't done a whole lot of applying to jobs because an actuarial job requires passing at least one exam, and he hasn't achieved that yet. Still working on that.

[monyfer 27]

I would be curious to know responses of those from non-English speaking countries. A lot of the responses in this work forum seem to be from Canadians/Brits. I wonder how hard it is for someone who speaks English, although it may not be their first language.

[Kirsten UK 2]

1: Since receiving my EAD it took 3 months, but two of those months were a never ending interview and screening process!

2: I think #2 was how did I find the job.....online

3: Full time

4: Postgraduate

5: My first job was for the police answering 911 calls....

6: How long did you have your first job for?

I lasted 4 weeks of training before I quit....I hated it and I had finally got an interview for a job I was qualified and experienced in.

Edited July 31, 2011 by Kirsten UK

[felb 0]

1. 7 mos for me.

2. Submitted an application in person at a job fair.

3. Part time (deli clerk/barista)

4. BS Math. @monyfer: English is not my first language although I am very fluent. I do feel that fact played a part in my not getting better jobs despite my education and experience.

5. No.

6. Amazingly, I lasted 5 whole months.

[~ameriptian~ 54]

Well, I finally can vote in the poll I created almost 3 months ago!

I got a full-time job as a Customer Service Representative in a multi-million dollar company. After 5 months of active job search, I got accepted for my current job the same day I was interviewed, and I start in 2 days!

1. 5 months.

2. Through an employment agency.

3. Full-time.

4. B.A. in English Literature.

5. The position is not what I am qualified for, but I did the same type of work for a year in Egypt and I enjoyed it.

6. Can't tell yet.

Good luck to everyone else still looking!

[NotworkSte 19]

1 - 8 weeks

2 - indeed.com

3 - IT Director

4 - BSc - almost MBA (BSc was Physics though, not IT)

5 - Yep, I have 12 years or so experience in IT

6 - Still there