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Topic: moving back to the U.S - need career advice
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| sharont | Posted – 1/17/2008 1:51:55 AM | show profile I am a U.S. citizen who has been living abroad for the past 7 years. I have decided to move back to U.S. from Israel (deciding between NY and LA) and am a bit of unsure as to how best to reenter the job market. I have spent the past 3 years as a Marketing Communication Manager for a U.S. based int'l corp. but am looking to make a change. Ideally I would love to work my way into an editorial position in a magazine or other publication, or production in television/film. -- Is it worth my time to send my resume out from abroad? Will companies even consider or contact me? I will make it clear that I am available to relocate in a very short period of time, even if it is to interview for positions (however, I cannot afford to take this step without knowing that I at least have a fair shot at landing a position) -- As I have experience in a managerial position but not necessarily in the publishing or media world, is my only option an entry-level position, or will my experience be considered? Thanks for any advice / contacts you could provide! |
| mizzpub | Posted – 1/17/2008 2:58:04 PM | show profile moving back.. I would suggest waiting to apply for jobs after you have moved. While I am not out of the country I am in another state, which is a lot closer than Israel! but I am still having trouble getting my resume to even be considered since Im not already in NYC. If you are able to contact someone directly and explain your situation you might have a better chance, but applying through online career sites I have found to be very difficult when not already in NYC or LA. If you are interested in book publishing Id move to NYC, if you want film Id go to LA. Im not sure what to say about your experience. I think because publishing is so competitive they are going to look for publishing experience on your resume to avoid an entry-level position. but those are just my thoughts and suggestions. Good luck! |
| dribbledrive1 | Posted – 1/17/2008 6:07:13 PM | show profile It's a waste of time to send out resumes until you are back in the U.S. No one is going to call you in for an interview like you are still living in Israel, especially if you're looking to make a shift into competition field, like magazine editorial or film production, where there are already more qualified applicants than there are jobs. |
| sharont | Posted – 1/17/2008 7:00:37 PM | show profile | email poster Although i was hoping to hear to the contrary, I had a feeling that was the case. Thanks and good luck to you! |
| catlondon | Posted – 1/17/2008 7:18:37 PM | show profile If you're already with a U.S. firm can you ask them to help you out? Perhaps they could give you some contract work in the US while you get yourself established. Also, there's not much in the way of television and film production going on while the writer's strike is in full swing unless you want to do industrials or documentary work and even then budgets are tight and jobs hard to come by. |
