Hi,
How do I go about finding a job in America?
I’ll graduate in July, insha. with a 2.1 (History), and am so fed up with everything here, I just need a complete change in location, ect.
My speciality (well ok, my final yr project) focuses on US Foreign Policy in the Truman years, and most my modules are American History ones. Will that help me find a job there?
Or do you all recommend that I do my MA, boost my CV, and then later apply to the US?
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a 2.1 out of 4.0 ? That doesn't sound too good, at least here.
Only job I know you can get with a history degree is a teacher..dunno if u wanna go that route, but the demand for teachers is very high.
If you really want to get away then get away. Is it worth your sanity to have a more impressive CV?
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^ abay a 2.1 in UK is something very different than a 2.1 in US.
as far as only job being that of a teacher with a degree in history is utter BS, museums, research fundations, think tanks etc all have opportunities for history majors. I alos know of history majors who went into consulting and banking.
legbreak...what are you looking to do, because dependin on what you want to do the answers may be different.
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Just so ppl from bronx etc know the diff between US and UK grading systems
In UK a first-class honours is for grades between 70-100%, and an upper-second class honours (2.1) id for grades between 60-69%
and before someone says oh you get a first class at 70%, well 70% there is as tough as 90% here.
an upper second class in Uk is equivalent to a B average here
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^ yeah but they are still dumb ass limies.
Majoring in history means nothing. Depends on the school. If you come from a good school, you an still get into most industries. I had english majors working along side me in banking and philoshophy majors in consulting.
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Oh excuse me i wasn’t aware of the grading system in the Uk. Thanks for pointing that out 
I didn’t say that tteaching is the ONLY job available for History majors, but rather it’s the primary career path most history/English majors decide to embark on after graduating. I’m sure there’s a multitude of jobs and careers available for those majors…
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what is a british-indian then, a dumb as limka? or nemboo 
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Job wise, I just dont know. Thats the problem, I have no career plans. I shadowed staff at a school for 6 weeks (2 days a week) and it was pretty ****e. Not teaching, I need something else.
Maybe teaching in America would be different?
I'd like to write in some capacity. A journalist would be ok....any such career.
As for the MA.....not worth it?
I have a place at Kings, so long as I graduate with a 2.1 in July (I am well past 60% ave at the mo, do duwah for my success).
:)
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Say I wish to teach in an American High School (a decent area, I am not cut out for the hassles of Black America, nor would I want to teach them)....whats the procedure post graduatrion for securing such a job?
Shall I contact the American embassy or something?
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No, a brit Indian is significantly more suiccessful on avg. More like a Limca
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Teachers are in short supply in the US. Private schools (i.e. non-gov't schools) are very competitive. Large cities are where the shortages are. So you will have to deal with black people, you biggoted pussy. Take your skirt off and hang with the brothers...
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Googly oogly if u wanna teach u gotta deal wit them bad seeds 
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Did you just get up one day and told yourself that you would waste 4 years of your life doing something that you won't even find interest in later on? Black kids are everywhere in America; where will you hide?
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You must understand that my apprehension about teaching Black Americans is not grounded in racism, but in concern. They dont appear to be too refined, and may (a) mug me (b) kill me or something else.
Where could I avoid them? I checked the stats, and Wisconsin doesnt have much blacks, same with NH.
:D
I guess I'll have to teach them....so long as they leave the firearms at home.
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^ Have you thought about not entering the education industry considering you will tend to pass on or atleast influence kids with your racist views?
what the fk is wrong with you people? who raised you?
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I just clearly stated my views are NOT ground in racism. I am just making observations from the information I gather. Each time I turn on the news, and see negative items in America, it always has (ok 80% of the time) a black face.
I was rasied to be very non aggressive, and am just looking out for my own security.
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^ I hope your signature is true...because I cannot believe half the stuff you say.
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You are talking like one of the many ignorant Brits who think Jerry Springer is still the most popular show in America because it is still running strong in Britain! I would never hire a teacher who stereotypes, to be honest.
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Dont watch Springer.
Just concerned with safety. Rather safe then sorry.
Any how, in reality I have no prejudices, can anyone here give me contact details for the relevant agencies/officials for securing a teaching job in either Los Angeles, New York (esp this), San Fransisco, poss. Miami.
Thanks
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legbreakgoogly chanda, please stay where you are at. I dont want you teaching my kids!!!!