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I have recently come to New York from Bangladesh and have Masters in Computer Engineering and have years of experience working as a database administrator. My degree has been evaluated and accepted but I am struggling to find a technical job here. I have tried online websites like indeed, monster, dice, etc but haven't received any callback. Can anyone guide me where to search or how to apply to jobs where I can get hired with my foreign experiences? Please help me out.
I have recently come to New York from Bangladesh and have Masters in Computer Engineering and have years of experience working as a database administrator. My degree has been evaluated and accepted but I am struggling to find a technical job here. I have tried online websites like indeed, monster, dice, etc but haven't received any callback. Can anyone guide me where to search or how to apply to jobs where I can get hired with my foreign experiences? Please help me out.
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I have recently come to New York from Bangladesh and have Masters in Computer Engineering and have years of experience working as a database administrator. My degree has been evaluated and accepted but I am struggling to find a technical job here. I have tried online websites like indeed, monster, dice, etc but haven't received any callback. Can anyone guide me where to search or how to apply to jobs where I can get hired with my foreign experiences? Please help me out.
Yeah, I bet it is difficult...
You see, a large piece of our industries have been farmed out to places like... Bangladesh...
And oh my gawd, those "online" job searches are like playing the lotto..
Contrary to popular belief, there is a glut of technical people in this country, and has been since the late 70s...
That's why some of these "high tech" jobs pay so little.
I used to see the ads in the 70s: "Get a rewarding career in high tech electronics, don't let the future PASS YOU BY!"
The problem was, I saw the ad, and so did a lot of others, and for my time as an electronic tech, about ten years, I was always underpaid.
Not trying to be discouraging, and I'm sure things have changed since then (35 years ago) but I bet it's a lot the same as well, especially when I look at current ads for employment and see they are paying just a little better than back in the 1980s...
Go into business for yourself, I started my own company in my early 40s and by my mid-50s I was very comfortably retired.
One more thing. DBAs positions are in a long term downward trend, as companies move their data to the Cloud. The job opportunities are shrinking, as the work is more centralized to a few companies.
It leaves us with too many DBAs chasing the same opportunities. There's a big demand for analytics from the database, as the analytics work closely with the business units. You would probably have better luck in any other country than the USA.
Welcome! I'm not sure where you've been applying, but it can be challenging to get out-of-state jobs. If your resume states 'NY' for your address, I would start by applying locally in NYC. I would also make sure you have a statement on your resume saying you are legally allowed to work in the US (assuming that's the case). While I'm not in HR, I can imagine at least some of your applications are rejected if it's not clear you have the proper visa.
Another thought is you could try to find Bangladeshi companies with a site located in the US or US companies with strong business ties to Bangladesh and reach out directly for openings. They would likely be more familiar with, and valuing of, your background.
Lastly, using LinkedIn could be a helpful tool to join industry groups and connect with prospective companies to get frequent updates on new positions that are posted. I've found there are a lot of recruiters on that site so it can't hurt to set up a profile, add a professional picture, and begin engaging with others on the site.
Then why am I being contacted by recruiters several times a week for six-figure jobs if there is a glut of technical people, if it pays so little?
Yeah, that's what I thought.
what? You believe those cold callers? lol
you are dreaming. they are usually from another country trying to learn from you.
Trust me, I get emails and calls frequently even though I haven't had to look for work in years. They are cold calling from a list they bought from Career Builder, Monster, etc...
You will probably say that is how you got your current/prev job, don't bother, because I'm not buying. I've been in the IT business for a while. Those "head-hunters" have been around for years and just trying to get more information on you. It's worse today than before. They used to be legit, and I'm sure there are some, but those few don't need you as badly as the others.
Last edited by settled00; 06-02-2019 at 05:14 PM..
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Then why am I being contacted by recruiters several times a week for six-figure jobs if there is a glut of technical people, if it pays so little?
Yeah, that's what I thought.
Well how come the OP isn't?
"If you've ever spent hours (and hours!) filling out online job applications, then you know how tedious and confusing they can be. Especially, when you never hear a word from the employer. You sit around, waiting for an email or a phone call, wondering if your application even got seen. Well, the depressing truth is, it probably didn't. Here's why..."
How about some big hospital system or something along those lines?
Hospital databases often use MUMPS, so regular DBA skills would be useless.
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