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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by unnamdi79(m): 1:28am On Jan 02, 2015 |
slimmy05:yeah.. Though he had an on campus job |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by nomso27(m): 1:40am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Amefrica: Ah! Amefrica dey here so ? Long time bro |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Nobody: 1:59am On Jan 02, 2015 |
nomso27: Baba mi, longest time oo.. How life na? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by biikeys(m): 2:43am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bmdflo: If you have written the GRE already and you have good scores, you can give UMD in both College park and Baltimore a try. They're good, especially UMD College park. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 2:54am On Jan 02, 2015 |
foohard: Nice. Based on your experience, what are those things the IT industry wants? IT jobs are plentiful in well-known IT areas such as California (aka silicon valley), DC, Maryland, Virginia e.t.c. You might consider applying in these areas. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by biikeys(m): 3:08am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: Where are you based in MD? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by biikeys(m): 3:37am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: Most, if not all, of them are interested in the hands-on thing(experience or training)...based on my own experience..your certifications will get you the interview, your actual skills will get you the job and help you keep it. If you get some training with Kaplan for example, they give you their certificate too, which adds to the value of the certification too in a way |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by foohard: 4:02am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: I am considering that cos I have been thinking Chicago is perhaps too competitive... If you love programming, getting developer (app, web etc.) jobs are kind of easier cos there are available positions for less people. Relocation is kinda certain cos this Chicago weather is killing me. Now my mum is running back home because boredom is killing her and weather is not letting her move around (Meaning I have to start paying $5/hour to babysitter).. I am really considering Maryland/DC cos I learned racism there is seldom and IT jobs are available... Another place I am considering is Georgia. As regards what the industry wants.. I already typed my interview experience with g00g1e before it occurred to me that I signed confidential agreement with them.. but in a nut shell, they ask you about projects you have done and how you did it. So, less theory plenty practicals.. For example, if you present CCNA, you could get asked theory questions about protocols and how they work but most questions would be what projects you have done and details of how you went about it till end..( what causes a particular error message, say, duplex mismatch) |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by foohard: 4:03am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Right... This is why I dont want to read on my own for certifications again.. I want to go through training to acquire the hands-on skills.. It goes a long way. biikeys: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Femicrux: 4:06am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Pls is it true that if you are a first time traveller, you must book a return flight? If one is going to the US on a student visa, of what need is there to book a return flight? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Femicrux: 4:15am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Pls what are the requirements for getting yellow card issued at the airport? Must one go with international passport cos mine is still at the US consulate? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by foohard: 4:26am On Jan 02, 2015 |
I traveled with one-way ticket on F-1 visa. Femicrux: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 5:10am On Jan 02, 2015 |
biikeys: Silver spring initially but moving to college park soon, closer to campus. How about you? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 5:11am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Femicrux: Totally untrue. Everyone books a one-way ticket. I entered here on a one-way ticket myself. Book one-way. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 5:38am On Jan 02, 2015 |
foohard: Exactly. You just said what's on my mind concerning requirements. Most IT jobs usually require certifications + work experience or bsc/msc in IT + certifications (for entry-level). Leveraging all three factors - degree, certification and work experience works greatly to one's favour. However, having a university degree doesn't really matter to them as much as having certifications like CCNA, Juniper e.t.c does. Most companies would literally prefer to hire a non-degree holder but with 5 years work experience + IT certifications over an msc degree holder fresh from school, with IT certification but 0 work experience. After some thorough research, certification + work experience are the 2 major factors one needs to succeed in the IT industry. Having a university degree, in addition, kinda helps in what level you get placed on. Having said that, since you have CCNA already, that should boost your resume. You already figured out that you need work experience i.e. 'hands-on experience' and are currently working in the IT division of your school. That's very great. Continue with the job. The DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) is one great place to be for an IT individual. IT jobs are here. And it is also a great place to live and raise a family (Maryland especially. Maryland has one of the best public schools in US, it is quiet, has a very low crime rate, lots of Nigerians live here that you'll connect with in no time and feel at home, friendly 'in-between' weather), for a family man like you. And hey, you could even get a government job - secure (no sudden layoffs due to 'economic recession'), lots of social security benefits, high-paying salary, holidays nyafu nyafu (for owambe ) e.t.c. This is a government job area and people move to this place mostly because of government jobs. My aunt works for the federal government and I can't even begin to describe how good life is for her. I strongly recommend that you move over to this area. You will need a security clearance, though, to work for the government, and most likely have to give up your dual citizenship (i.e. your Nigerian passport) and keep only the US citizenship/passport. 'You cannot serve 2 masters at the same time. Lol' As for me, I figured out I need certifications. I have one already from home - MCITP, but I need to get the CCNA in addition too. I'm taking 2 networking classes next semester, one that deals extensively with routing protocols and the other that is heavily project-oriented, with lots of OpNET simulations - the kinda projects I need for my resume. I'm also currently working with the IT division of my school and gaining the IT work experience that I need. We shall all get there. 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 5:50am On Jan 02, 2015 |
biikeys: Yea bro. Work experience + certifications are key in the IT industry! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by mcfarlin(m): 6:07am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: Is it okay to choose all your schools within one state?. For example 4 schools in 1 state. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by foohard: 6:07am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: Thanks bro.. I am moving to Maryland soon... are you currently in an MS-IT programme? I am not so pleased with the job in my school, just doing it to settle phone bills and other petty bills... No much exposure as I would like.. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 6:08am On Jan 02, 2015 |
foohard: Yea. I am. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 6:11am On Jan 02, 2015 |
mcfarlin: Yap. Maryland is one good place to concentrate all your school search efforts in - afterall, it is one of the IT capitals of US, few minutes drive to the white house (DC), IT jobs are plenty here, ease of getting an IT job on graduation. Why shouldn't one try to get a school here? Cite those reasons and the visa officer will bow in huge acknowledgment (shame acutally, that you know more of the US than her ). 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by foohard: 6:12am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 6:13am On Jan 02, 2015 |
richard4ssky: Congrats bro! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 6:14am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Dede Imperiouxx, I replied your SMS! Waiting for your response! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Nobody: 6:22am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Enough about IT, are you toasting us to change programme |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by biikeys(m): 6:23am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: Cool...Germantown |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 6:31am On Jan 02, 2015 |
biikeys: Nice. You're an F1 student here too? Which school? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 6:32am On Jan 02, 2015 |
slimmy05: So if a fine 'something' toast you, you no go fall? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by biikeys(m): 6:32am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: No, I was. Currently working... |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by bigfrancis21: 6:34am On Jan 02, 2015 |
biikeys: Wow...ok. You must really be an old member of this forum...welcome back sir. Which school did you attend? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Nobody: 6:47am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by foohard: 6:49am On Jan 02, 2015 |
Nice to know a Nigerian working in IT industry.. Please be helpful to us oooo. I was scheduled for an interview with a Manager at Motorola, the interviewer's information revealed that he is a Nigerian and was really hoping to meet him but the interview was postponed till further notice. biikeys: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by biikeys(m): 6:52am On Jan 02, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: Not really bro my ogas @imperiouxx ,@GboyegaD and co are here.. UT Arlington |
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