Hey! I was born a US citizen but have pretty much lived in Scandinavia for my whole life. I’m currentely enrolled to a 5 year program in computer science and engineering in Sweden yielding a master’s degree with the option to get a bachelor’s degree the third year. This is my third year so I could graduate with a bachelors degree by summer or stay for a masters degree. From what i’ve read, a bachelors degree should be enough to get a pretty good entry level job in USA. I feel like I would want to try out living and working in America for a while so graduating by summer is probably what i’m gonna do.
I’m wondering what american companies think of foreign bachelors degree? I guess it differs from country to country but swedish universities are generally considered pretty good in Europe at least. Would it be hard for me to get a job considering I have a foreign degree? My family are from Tennessee so I have been there many times but i’m open to all states.
International industries are full of expats employed all over the USA. I would take up the master's option though. The big hurdle for internationals is always the visa, you don't have that.
@sybylla : OK, I see - yes, you’re right.
The main obstacles are lack of career center and network. We also don’t know what type of internships (if any) OP has done.
You will do just fine: you’re a US citizen and you have an advanced degree in a sought after field. Sure, the lack of American recommendations or experience will mean that your FIRST job in the US may not be a “great” one (meaning for a big company and at a high salary.) But as soon as you have some experience, and an American employer willing to vouch for your work – you’ll be as competitive as most applicants.
Bottom line: don’t sweat it. Apply for jobs and see what happens. Odds are, you will have more interviews than you expected. Good luck just the same, though!