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International student about to graduate seeks advice |
| Message Name: |
VISA SPONSORSHIP RESTRAIN |
| Date Posted: |
05/13/2004 |
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I will be graduating in May from a state, not so well known university with double major finance and economics. I have obtained a one-year permit to work in the field of study but based on my so far experience, it seems as the one year only permit is creating a huge obstacle. I am being refused, as companies are not willing to extend on that year and sponsor me later. And hiring me only for that one year isn't lucrative for them as just about when I am trained enough to be actually productive the time is up and I would have to leave, as my permit would be over. Also, due to student visa limitations, I have not gained any relevant experience while in school although I have tried to obtain internships or co-ops. I am therefore on the very bottom to start from. It seems to be a vicious circle. Either companies are willing to train one with a zero experience such as myself, but then the issue of sponsoring comes in, or there are companies that would be willing to sponsor but require an experience. How to break this circle? I would also like to move to NYC and get a job as an analyst or adviser but so far no luck. Wall Street companies are not very excited about even talking to somebody graduating from a non-ivy league university, even though I have a 3.98 GPA. Doesn't seem enough. Being a foreigner, I also know limited amount of people to network with, especially in New York where I have only spent three days of my life. But this is something I am working on and it?s getting better. The career center at my university isn?t helpful either, especially in out of state job search assistance. Alumni directory lists only a handful amount of contacts that are either years old or not finance or New York.
Is there anyone out there with similar problem or past experience with this? How to convince an employer I am worth sponsoring? I also speak three languages altogether but how do I utilize it in finance as I want to gain the practical experience in US, not Europe, for now?
Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
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| Message: |
Experience matters very much. In your situation seek organizations that have operations in the country that you are coming from because such companies may be willing to take a risk hoping that they can later transfer you to your country to work for them there. Banks will be a good start since you are in finance. Don't give up, keep knocking those doors.
Good luck.
Chris. M.
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