Applying for a position in the US

JaMarcusHustle

Hey, just wondering if anyone has any experience for applying for jobs in the US from Ireland?

I don't want to give too many details of my job as Im currently employed in a somewhat niche section of the fund services industry. But I have a lot of experience in a particular tech-based aspect of this section of the indsutry that I feel gives me a lot of value above others.

Anyway, I was looking at what positions were available on LinkedIn last night and forgot to set my filter to Ireland. A position came up in Boston, and the 3 main criteria they are looking for couldn't be more perfect for me so I thought to myself that I might as well apply, what's the harm?

Are US firms open to considering international candidates, or am I basically pissing against the wind, to put it bluntly? What obstacles are in my way, and is there anything else I should be considering?

Thanks

Nody

The fact you'd need a visa is a big glaring negative for obvious reasons.

safc_pete

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Are US firms open to considering international candidates, or am I basically pissing against the wind, to put it bluntly? What obstacles are in my way, and is there anything else I should be considering?

You'd have to be such an exceptional candidate that they'd be willing to sponsor you for a visa.

ABajaninCork

I'd apply anyway. What's the harm?

Holsten

Yeah apply away.

Highly unlikely anything will come from it at all since they will be able to get an american out of the 150 million people available to work.

Usual was people work in the US either by Green card, an American company here and they move within or a short term work visa that might get changed into long term.

JaMarcusHustle

Thanks guys. Yes, I'm well aware it's a very, very longshot but as you said, no harm in applying. Cheers.

Jim2007

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Are US firms open to considering international candidates, or am I basically pissing against the wind, to put it bluntly? What obstacles are in my way, and is there anything else I should be considering?

Well as others have pointed out, the visa situation could be a problem....

On the other hand if you are interested in working abroad, then why not consider Frankfurt or Zurich as alternatives? You will not have the visa issue to deal with, the work live balance will be far better than NY or Dublin can offer you and as most of the finance stuff is in English, there is nothing stopping you....

glued

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Thanks guys. Yes, I'm well aware it's a very, very longshot but as you said, no harm in applying. Cheers.

Since you work in Fund services would you consider State Street? They transfer staff from Dublin to Boston, Hong Kong etc. all the time.

Something to keep in mind if you really want to work in the States.

JaMarcusHustle

glued wrote: »

Since you work in Fund services would you consider State Street? They transfer staff from Dublin to Boston, Hong Kong etc. all the time.

Something to keep in mind if you really want to work in the States.

That's the company I'm leaving

Holsten

Stick with them if you are US bound.

I know a few guys who were into Fund Accounting with IFS, and through State Street are now working in the us.