European wants to go to the US

Hello to everyone,

I am 28 years old, with PM and Business analyst background (Economics and Management Degree). 

I started applying almost everyday in the US as Investment bank analyst and similar. (6 month I am doing it every day)

I know how hard can be, to find a sponsorship and work in America, the market is super competitive and not much chances, especially for someone who do not have any experience in the "field".

I also had a talk with someone of Egis Career but still, I am not sure paying money to work is a good option.

Can someone give me some advices?

It is my dream since I am a child, and I do not want regrets, Life is one, and one only

Thank you

3 Comments
 

marry US citizen / work at US company and transfer internally / study in the US, get employed somewhere and hope the employer to sponsor you

You're just losing time applying directly. 

incentives trumph ethics
 

Agreed, waste of time to apply directly because visa status is your no.1 obstacle.

Given you want to do a career pivot, it sounds like getting a degree in the US is your best option. Since you have experience, I'd consider the MBA route though that's by far the costliest option.

 

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