Can I ask some advice (preferably to the older people on this site) (no offense)

As I have now finished all my education within the UK , I now plan to move to the US in order to get work. (this is becasue the amount of jobs in my field (multimedia) is pretty slim here in the UK and the US seems to have about 5 X more)

I have fniished all my cv and even an online portfolio of some of my work , do you think that when i send out my CV to prospective employers they think "Hmm not sure if we should reply back to (me) as I live in the UK at the moment, and the job is here in the US). But I am willing to relocate!!

What do you think I should do? Continue sending out CVs while i am still in the UK or move to the US and send them out there from a new address in the US??

Thanks:)

Well as long as you make it clear to potential employers that you are going to relocate I wouldn't think it would be a problem. It probably would be better if you moved to the US first though just as long as you have another job in the meantime.

Originally posted by Mijada
Well as long as you make it clear to potential employers that you are going to relocate I wouldn't think it would be a problem.

I agree. Make sure you include a covering letter alongwith your CV making it perfectly clear that you have every intention to move to the U.S. and that you are very serious about finding work there.

It probably would be better if you moved to the US first though just as long as you have another job in the meantime.

No, I don't agree with this statement. If I were you I wouldn't move to the States untill I was sure I had a job to go to when I get there. The reason I say this is because I recently bought a flat in Glasgow. However, as I don't get paid enough in my current job, I can't actually afford to move into my flat untill I have a job in the city. The problem? I bought the flat almost a year ago and have been searching, unsuccessfully, for a job for almost 9 months. All this time my flat has been lying empty and I'm unable to move in. :(
What you should do is first find a job. Then sort out some kind of temporary accommodation nearby - a hotel or hostel for example. That way you'll be earning money as soon as you reach the U.S. and, because you are already there, it will be much easier for you to find a permanent home close to your employment.

Thanks very much for your replies guys,

I have been including a cover letter with my CV, below is what is written on my cover letter in regards to moving to the US

I have just finished a multimedia systems course at university and am extremely interested in finding work within America as I have always longed to work there after I complete my studies in the UK.

In terms of having a place to stay what Mossop stated, I have been researching maybe flat share (ie Roommates) instead of buying or renting an apartment straight away.

Also, do you think they would consider asking me for an interview, shall i keep my UK address on my CV still or take it off???

Originally posted by peter may

I have been including a cover letter with my CV, below is what is written on my cover letter in regards to moving to the US

I have just finished a multimedia systems course at university and am extremely interested in finding work within America as I have always longed to work there after I complete my studies in the UK.

That's pretty good. Perhaps you should also state the name of the University (I know it will already be mentioned on your CV but I've come to realise that the people who read these things don't always pay a great deal of attention :rolleyes: . It wouldn't hurt to reiterate certain things).
I also think that the choice of the word "longed" might be wrong. It might sound better and more commited if you changed it to "aspired" or "strived".
But it's your letter - it's up to you how you compose it.
Untill you have a stable base in the US and you are established there then I would make sure that you continue to keep your UK address on the CV. You want all job offers to be sent to somewhere that you can actually receive and read them as soon as they arrive.

And flat-sharing sounds like a great idea. Good luck! :)

Originally posted by Mossopp
That's pretty good. Perhaps you should also state the name of the University (I know it will already be mentioned on your CV but I've come to realise that the people who read these things don't always pay a great deal of attention :rolleyes: . It wouldn't hurt to reiterate certain things).
I also think that the choice of the word "longed" might be wrong. It might sound better and more commited if you changed it to "aspired" or "strived".
But it's your letter - it's up to you how you compose it.
Untill you have a stable base in the US and you are established there then I would make sure that you continue to keep your UK address on the CV. You want all job offers to be sent to somewhere that you can actually receive and read them as soon as they arrive.

And flat-sharing sounds like a great idea. Good luck! :)


Thanks Mossop, I think your right about not using "longed".

this is what is written

Just make sure in your correspondense (cover letter or whatever) that you tell them you are willing to relocate and that you are willing to fly in for an interview.

Originally posted by Mossopp
No, I don't agree with this statement. If I were you I wouldn't move to the States untill I was sure I had a job to go to when I get there. The reason I say this is because I recently bought a flat in Glasgow. However, as I don't get paid enough in my current job, I can't actually afford to move into my flat untill I have a job in the city. The problem? I bought the flat almost a year ago and have been searching, unsuccessfully, for a job for almost 9 months. All this time my flat has been lying empty and I'm unable to move in. :(
What you should do is first find a job. Then sort out some kind of temporary accommodation nearby - a hotel or hostel for example. That way you'll be earning money as soon as you reach the U.S. and, because you are already there, it will be much easier for you to find a permanent home close to your employment.

Totally agree. As someone who has been searching for a job for way too long, it's good to make sure you are set with income first. The job market here is rough right now...at least it seems that way to me. You don't want to get here and be forced to work at a McDonald's just so you don't have to live on the street.

Is there a particular city you want to live in here?

Originally posted by peter may
this is what is written

That's good. It lays out your accomplishments and experience, yet mentions what you can do for them. All the cover letter tips I've read say that they should include that.

And being from the US...I'm assuming CV is a resume? Maybe I'm just not with it, but if that is it, you might want to call it a resume so the people here know what you're talking about. Unless like I said, it's lingo I've just never heard of.

Originally posted by Mossopp

No, I don't agree with this statement. If I were you I wouldn't move to the States untill I was sure I had a job to go to when I get there. [/B]

Well the only reason I said that was because I was under the impression that Peter was planning on moving over here regardless and that he was unhappy living in the UK. Of course I think he should have some kind of job first though. :)

Originally posted by dawsongirl
Totally agree. As someone who has been searching for a job for way too long, it's good to make sure you are set with income first. The job market here is rough right now...at least it seems that way to me. You don't want to get here and be forced to work at a McDonald's just so you don't have to live on the street.

Is there a particular city you want to live in here?

yes, i am planning on moving to california, hopefully near on in LA. thanks again everyone for contributing.:)

Originally posted by dawsongirl
And being from the US...I'm assuming CV is a resume? Maybe I'm just not with it, but if that is it, you might want to call it a resume so the people here know what you're talking about. Unless like I said, it's lingo I've just never heard of.
I definitely agree with this. Use the word "resume."

And do apply now, making your willingness to relocate clear. That will indicate that you are sincere and also that you are thinking long-term.

(I hope my post doesn't turn out silly... :confused: )

I was just at a couple websites about resumes (because I need help with mine), and one website discusses the difference between "resumes" and "CVs."

http://www.jobsfaq.com/resume/write-a-cv.html

Peter, if yours is like the website says, you may want an American-type resume as well, incase certain places you apply in California aren't interested in CVs...

Originally posted by Cashodeen
(I hope my post doesn't turn out silly... :confused: )

I was just at a couple websites about resumes (because I need help with mine), and one website discusses the difference between "resumes" and "CVs."

http://www.jobsfaq.com/resume/write-a-cv.html

Peter, if yours is like the website says, you may want an American-type resume as well, incase certain places you apply in California aren't interested in CVs...

I wondered if that's what he meant, but then I thought no, because those are used mostly by people seeking teaching positions.

hi

well my resume & portfolio, must be working as I have had two comebacks already one in LA and one in Santa Cruz, stating that they are interested.

They seem to like what they see as one used the word 'impressive'. Hopefully I get some more comebacks as i have been busy this week.:)

Congrats! Hope one of them works out for you. Someone around here should have some job luck since I have none.

Originally posted by peter may
hi

well my resume & portfolio, must be working as I have had two comebacks already one in LA and one in Santa Cruz, stating that they are interested.

They seem to like what they see as one used the word 'impressive'. Hopefully I get some more comebacks as i have been busy this week.:)

Awesome! That's excellent. I'm glad there has been a good response to your CV. (What do websites know?! That's why I hestitated to even post it...) CVs sound much better than resumes, anyhow. Hopefully you'll be here soon. :)

Thanks guys for all your positive comments, I really hope I get a new job soon, and yeah I hope I'll be in the States soon aswell, too bad I cant bring my friends with me though, they dont want me to go, I've had enough of the UK.:);):confused:

well not really alot of luck so far but have had a few come back saying i am skilled in it BUT I have sent off loads of resumes and am only getting a few handful replies back, I AM beginning to wonder whether its because I am still in the UK. I think the best thing to do is to move and find work sending off resumes from a new address in the States.
What do u reckon?
man i need a new job :rolleyes: :mad:

Well if you are really determined to live in the US I'd say go for it. Just find someplace to live temporararily. I'm sure you will get more replies if you are living here. Just make sure you have some kind of income coming in while you are searching for your dream job and if it doesn't work out you can always move back. Don't get discouraged so soon though.:)

cheers mate, i really do think that its because i am still here that replies are quiet.:confused:

Originally posted by peter may
cheers mate, i really do think that its because i am still here that replies are quiet.:confused:

I'm pretty sure that is the main reason. You appear to be a very talented and ambitious young man and I really can't see any other reason why you aren't getting more replies accept that it may be a little too soon. I'm sure these people probably have a ton of resumes to look over. They probably want to be sure that you are serious about moving here indefinitely before they hire you. Moving to another country is a mighty big step for a young person, Good Luck to you. :)

Originally posted by peter may
well not really alot of luck so far but have had a few come back saying i am skilled in it BUT I have sent off loads of resumes and am only getting a few handful replies back, I AM beginning to wonder whether its because I am still in the UK. I think the best thing to do is to move and find work sending off resumes from a new address in the States.
What do u reckon?
man i need a new job :rolleyes: :mad:

From my standpoint, I'd say it doesn't even matter where you live. I live here and have sent out tons of resumes and haven't heard squat. The job market in this country is AWFUL. It's like, unless you know someone, the only jobs you'll get are in fast food or retail. :rolleyes: So don't be too hard on yourself; it's most likely not you, just them.

And here's some advice I need to take myself: call them and say something like, "Hi, my name is ___ and I sent a resume to you [whenever] and was wondering if you'd had a chance to look at it and if I could schedule an interview." Bug them.

Well peter may and dawsongirl, you could move to Arizona and work at the company ( Isagenix ) I work for. They are always hiring. Let see they have no paid sick days, no benefits, you have to work there 3 years before you get 2 weeks off otherwise you get 1 week off. It's a very unorganized company, and you hear alot of yelling from the bosses but it pays good and it's a job. Good luck to both of you, I know it's hard out there.