Hi guys, I am from Brazil and got the entry level cybersecurity certifications, Google Cybersecurity, SOC lvl 1 TryHackme and last week CompTIA Security+, i just started applying for jobs in the US this weeek, any tips? Having a good english and these certs, do you think is possible getting a job. I am changing carrer to IT, 0 exp in cybersecurity so far but the hands-on pratice labs from the certs. Thx!!
Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
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Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#2There are very few jobs for remote folks with no experience, and of those they're even less likely to go to someone without a degree, internship or something else to prove their capabilities. Certs just don't cut it.
You'd have better luck if you worked locally and had experience before trying to land a remote role in the US.
I know this isn't the news you want to hear but it's the truth
Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#3There are very few jobs for remote folks with no experience, and of those they're even less likely to go to someone without a degree, internship or something else to prove their capabilities. Certs just don't cut it. You'd have better luck if you worked locally and had experience before trying to land a remote role in the US. I know this isn't the news you want to hear but it's the truth
thx! I will put a time limit for my attempt in the US! After that, I will start looking for here in Brazil, but the wages are very far away from the US.
Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#4Try the big contracting companies (Accenture, epam, etc), they love foreign labor. In fact, they are literally looking for you.
Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#5There are very few jobs for remote folks with no experience, and of those they're even less likely to go to someone without a degree, internship or something else to prove their capabilities. Certs just don't cut it. You'd have better luck if you worked locally and had experience before trying to land a remote role in the US. I know this isn't the news you want to hear but it's the truth
thx! I will put a time limit for my attempt in the US! After that, I will start looking for here in Brazil, but the wages are very far away from the US.
That's a very healthy attitude! I'm sure you will succeed
Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#6Try the big contracting companies (Accenture, epam, etc), they love foreign labor. In fact, they are literally looking for you.
kkkkk! I got your sarcasm, I didn`t check this two still! I will try! thx!
Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#7Earlier quoted context omitted.
thx! I will put a time limit for my attempt in the US! After that, I will start looking for here in Brazil, but the wages are very far away from the US.
That's a very healthy attitude! I'm sure you will succeed
thx! Lets see if i can runnaway from socialism asap!
Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#8There are very few jobs for remote folks with no experience, and of those they're even less likely to go to someone without a degree, internship or something else to prove their capabilities. Certs just don't cut it. You'd have better luck if you worked locally and had experience before trying to land a remote role in the US. I know this isn't the news you want to hear but it's the truth
thx! I will put a time limit for my attempt in the US! After that, I will start looking for here in Brazil, but the wages are very far away from the US.
Experience in a lower paying job is much more valuable than your comment suggests because it also demonstrates a willingness to work.
You can work and look for a better job at the same time.
The most likely better job you can get in the next few years would be working in Brazil for an international corporation.
Right now, you are rationalizing avoiding work.
Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#9Get the attention of a small business (30 people or fewer) and offer to contract. Look into the process and use Deel — explain to them how to do it. This will make it easy for them to pay you in USD. Explain that the cost to them will be roughly $75 a month on top of your very reasonable rate compared to 20% on top of US employee salaries.
Find people on LinkedIn to reach out to.
You should use LinkedIn Recruiter Lite — ChatGPT will create good searches for you. Think of yourself as a recruiter in reverse. You need to not just sell yourself but also the idea of hiring a remote contractor.
Make Loom videos to pitch yourself. Actually PITCH yourself, dont just talk about yourself. Show how you can help them and why you want to work for them. Get a good camera and mic setup and don’t use a phony background. Do not ever mention your desire for a remote job or a desire to work for a US company.
You’re gonna hear 100 nos before your first yes.
Re: Ask HN: GEtting a Remote Job in the US
#10Try the big contracting companies (Accenture, epam, etc), they love foreign labor. In fact, they are literally looking for you.
kkkkk! I got your sarcasm, I didn`t check this two still! I will try! thx!
What makes you think I’m joking? Their business model in large part involves using excellent but cheaper labor from overseas to contract out to American companies. If you can’t get a job with them right away, you should be making it a long term priority.