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New to US...A Chemical Engineer, please help
« on: January 02, 2010, 03:28:48 PM »
I am a chemical enigneer, new to US from Pakistan, did jobs for more than four years there in a PVC, Glass industry, (more than two and half years in PVC production industry) as a Shift in Charge. Jobs there are mostly supervisory jobs...

Now I am here as an immigrant, I've no idea what to do to get a job, I posted resumes to like tens of places but no body responded! Should I continue education to masters, or should I go towards some kinda certification? If yes then of what kind... I'll be really appreciative if some body with the same kinda experiece or any body tell me...thanks very much!
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Re: New to US...A Chemical Engineer, please help
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2010, 02:26:05 PM »
The manufacturing industry in many parts of the US have taken a big hit.  Many of them have moved out of the country.  Technical jobs have become hard to get.

The choice on what path to take is yours.  But, right now, getting a job in US industry is a long and involved process.

Good luck and welcome to the United States! 

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Re: New to US...A Chemical Engineer, please help
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2010, 09:27:03 PM »
Hello gul,

Marquis is quite right, the industrial sector has just went through many layoffs.

Something that you may be able to do, is get your Professional Engineering designation. This will help you get some interviews.

Just a thought,

Eugene
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