Canadian wanting to move to ATL (Atlanta: home, living in, housing)

[InquiringMind]

I am a young black woman, who recently graduated a BA in Healthcare Management and I'm currently working in a Project Management role for a Canadian telecommunications firm (TELUS). I would like to move to Altlanta in the near future and own a home. What are the job prospects like for me in Atlanta?

[TakeAhike]

I really cannot advise you specifically. I understand the challenge of researching employment/housing in Atlanta and other areas.



I use Comcast--absolutely revolutionized cable--tv/internet service in Atlanta. (Not advertising for Comcast...)

Is there a way to communicate with those employed within your industry?

People who post here are very Busy and sometimes just can't stop to answer such questions.

I don't mean to be unkind--but if you are considering a move--it is really your JOB to find out for yourself 'How Things Are' elsewhere.

I have lived here all my life. Employed mainly as a teacher--I could tell you about 'Living in Atlanta'--my own experiences and something about other areas--I cannot tell you about working in other industries and etc.

I would like to find out about parks/recreation areas in this now very large city--not much response to my questions. We stay pretty busy here-have to prepare for dealing with horrible traffic and just have to manage our time and resources carefully. That is how we live here.

Good luck.

sls

[LLD]

From an industry perspective, I think anything in healthcare seems to be a plus in Atlanta since that appears to be a major industry in Atlanta. Do a job search by industry on www.indeed.com -- it searches tons of job postings sites and will give you a glimpse of what is currently avalable in Atlanta based on the kinds of jobs beings posted all over the internet.

Also check out the paper -- www.ajc.com.

Finally, and most importantly I would think you need to research the issues of not being an American -- I don't think you as a Canadian can just freely get a job here -- you may need to be sponsored by one of the companies or you may need to apply for one of the work visas.

[floridaexchange]

why would you want to move from canada? I would love to move their. You should try Calgary Alberta, my sis moved their as RN a year ago and is making 30/hr.The demand from workers their is crazy.

[dncngrl1964]

Althoug I agree with this post I will make it a little more specific

ajcjobs.com - Where Atlanta Goes to Work!

and also try atlantajobsearch.com

[backfist]

InquiringMind:

Other than better weather, why Atlanta?

I've lived in 4 different states and several cities, and if I had the opportunity, would call metro Vancouver my home if it weren't so dang expensive.

[irvm]

Originally Posted by InquiringMind

I am a young black woman, who recently graduated a BA in Healthcare Management and I'm currently working in a Project Management role for a Canadian telecommunications firm (TELUS). I would like to move to Altlanta in the near future and own a home. What are the job prospects like for me in Atlanta?

I'd love to trade places with you.
Me being neither young, nor black, nor a woman - do you think that would cause suspicion?