Hi,
I came here to the US to get a Ph.D. in architecture five years ago. I finished my degree. While I am conducting my Ph.D., I complete two missions first getting LEED AP credential and get architect license in Illinois state. It was a huge amount of work within limited time. Also, a Lot of documentation as I am foreign educated and experienced architect. I have an 11 years experience in residential, institutional, and healthcare in the middle east. In all my experience I worked on large scale projects.
Although I have the right to work and all the qualifications, I am so disappointed because I found that it was difficult to find a job. I think it may because I am over qualified? Or I have a non-US experience? Or if I moved to New York or Los Angeles I will find better opportunities.
could you help me to know what I need to work on to enhance my opportunity to get a job?
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Maged Zagow
AIA, Ph.D., NCARB, LEED AP
Chicago, Illinois
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