I’m a US citizen but I’ve always wanted to live in Europe. It seems like the few times I’ve applied for a job in Europe I get dismissed just because I’m an American. Are there companies or countries that are more willing to hire someone from the United States.
Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
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Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#2I don't think there is any discriminations against Americans, it's definately not unrare to work with > 3 nationalities.
I think the issue is most likely that you are not living here yet, remote isn't frequent for where i live.
Send me an invite in Linkedin and give me a PM with your cv. I'm pretty sure a lot of recruiters ( that tried to recruit me) would be happy to suggest you to their clients :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicosap/ ( cfr. Belgium), recruiters are pitching me for Netherlands, Belgium and the UK fyi.
If you want a job in the Netherlands or Belgium, Tweakers is a popular dutch platform and for IT, most companies don't care about nationality: https://elect.tweakers.net/
Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#3I don't think there is any discriminations against Americans, it's definately not unrare to work with > 3 nationalities. I think the issue is most likely that you are not living here yet, remote isn't frequent for where i live. Send me an invite in Linkedin and give me a PM with your cv. I'm pretty sure a lot of recruiters ( that tried to recruit me) would be happy to suggest you to their clients :) https://www.linke…
Yeah, I don't think it's any kind of discrimination based on my nationality, but just might be more of a headache to interview and hire someone who lives so far away. Thanks for the tip on Tweakers, and I'll send you a PM!
Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#4Definitely seen quite some folks from across the pond in Berlin. Happy to share your CV if that is of interest to you, contact details in profile.
In general, I'd recommend you check out platforms like [0] and [1], they are used quite often by companies and as a developer, you talk to companies directly, not recruiters.
I am by no means affiliated in any form with either of those companies and solely post them here as advice I think is relevant to OPs question.
Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#5Update your LinkedIn job preferences to list the cities that you're interested in. Use your network. That's how I received multiple offers, I'm not an engineer, should be even easier for an engineer. Be prepared to take a big pay cut and get a new appreciation for the USA ;), although some things are much better in Europe.
Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#6Definitely seen quite some folks from across the pond in Berlin. Happy to share your CV if that is of interest to you, contact details in profile. In general, I'd recommend you check out platforms like [0] and [1], they are used quite often by companies and as a developer, you talk to companies directly, not recruiters. I am by no means affiliated in any form with either of those companies and solely post them here a…
Thanks, I'll check out those sites!
Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#7I don't think there is any discriminations against Americans, it's definately not unrare to work with > 3 nationalities. I think the issue is most likely that you are not living here yet, remote isn't frequent for where i live. Send me an invite in Linkedin and give me a PM with your cv. I'm pretty sure a lot of recruiters ( that tried to recruit me) would be happy to suggest you to their clients :) https://www.linke…
Yeah, I don't think it's any kind of discrimination based on my nationality, but just might be more of a headache to interview and hire someone who lives so far away. Thanks for the tip on Tweakers, and I'll send you a PM!
They’d also need to support you for a work visa, which is not needed for any of the 400 million people inside the Schengen zone.
Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#8Just send me your CV on Linkedin and I could connect you with some companies/recruiters in northern Germany, if you want to :)
Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#9Out of curiosity, would you be happy with anywhere in Europe or are you looking at certain countries / regions?
Re: Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American?
#10I don't think there is any discriminations against Americans, it's definately not unrare to work with > 3 nationalities. I think the issue is most likely that you are not living here yet, remote isn't frequent for where i live. Send me an invite in Linkedin and give me a PM with your cv. I'm pretty sure a lot of recruiters ( that tried to recruit me) would be happy to suggest you to their clients :) https://www.linke…
I've always wanted to visit Brugge after watching the movie In Bruges. Maybe this summer I'll get to it :)