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Name: John C. Robak
Company: Greeley and Hansen
In an effort to attract and retain top talents, Greeley and Hansen, a leading national environmental engineering and consulting firm specializing in water, wastewater, and related infrastructure, took a unique approach by entering a partnership with Upwardly Global to find qualified new talent.
Profession: IT/Systems and Network Administrator
Name: Dzmitry V.
Country: Belarus
Years Experience: 6
Education: Bachelor of Science
Professional Summary:
IT/Systems and Network Administrator with six years of experience. Expertise in Windows and knowledge of Linux.
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1. Do your candidates require Visa sponsorship?
2. Where are your candidates from?
3. How or why did your candidates immigrate to the U.S.?
4. Are your candidates fluent in English?
5. Are your candidates experienced professionals?
6. Does Upwardly Global specialize in certain professions?
7. Are your candidates available in my city?
8. How can my company become engaged with Upwardly Global?
9. How much does it cost to be in your Employer Network?
1. Do your candidates require Visa sponsorship?
No, all Upwardly Global candidates are fully and permanently work-authorized.
2. Where are your candidates from?
Our candidates are from all over the world, primarily Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
3. How or why did your candidates immigrate to the U.S.?
They immigrated for a variety of reasons as have so many immigrant Americans before them. Some are refugees, having escaped war or political upheaval. Others sought asylum in the U.S. to escape persecution. Some won the diversity lottery in their home country and some came through the U.S.’s family reunification program to join family members already here. No matter what the circumstances, they came seeking a better life for themselves and their families and want to contribute their professional skills in their new home.
4. Are your candidates fluent in English?
Yes, everyone we work with is fluent in English and almost always bi-lingual. Many are actually multi-lingual.
5. Are your candidates experienced professionals?
Yes, everyone we work with is university educated and has a minimum of 2 years professional work experience. On average, our candidates have 7 years of professional experience.
6. Does Upwardly Global specialize in certain professions?
We work with individuals from all professions, including: healthcare, engineering, IT, accounting, marketing, management, law, nonprofit, education, science, and many more.
We are beginning to develop specializations in the healthcare and engineering sectors, particularly with employers that have a current talent shortage and/or anticipate a near term talent shortage.
7. Are your candidates available in my city?
Upwardly Global has offices in Chicago, New York and San Francisco but works with candidates open to relocation across the country.
8. How can my company become engaged with Upwardly Global?
Upwardly Global works in many ways with the corporate community. Many of our corporate partners engage us in group volunteer events that are both personally rewarding and build cross cultural communication skills for employees. Recruiters, human resources directors and hiring managers engage our expertise, and community engagement departments sponsor our events and workshops. Visit our corporate volunteer page to learn more.
9. How much does it cost to be in your Employer Network?
Contact us to discuss an Employer Network Partnership that is customized for your organization or business needs.
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