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Kevin's Profile: Supply Chain Qualification and Experience

Kevin holds a Master's in Industrial Engineering and a specialized Master's in Supply Chain Management. He explained he had "six years prior my decision to find a job in Los Angeles" working as a supply chain consultant.

Kevin Got a Supply Chain Director Position

He secured a Supply Chain Director role at a startup in the cannabis industry.

How Long It Took Kevin to Find His Job in Los Angeles

His job search began in March 2017; he received his offer in August 2018 — approximately 17 months total, with coaching from January to April 2018 accelerating the results.

How Kevin Proceeded Before the Coaching

Initially, Kevin "just applied massively online, targeting the jobs for which I thought I had a shot." This approach proved unsuccessful.

Regarding the Visa

Kevin noted that understanding visa options and employer sponsorship possibilities transformed his approach once coaching identified viable visa pathways.

The Result He Got Once He Started the Coaching

Within two weeks of starting coaching, Kevin "got my first interview pretty quickly" and accumulated "around 20, 25 interviews for a job in Los Angeles."

Keys to Success: Visa Arguments Preparation & a Strong Approach Method

Kevin emphasized knowing "which visa I should target" and receiving a "whole job search approach" with "insider tips, about how to proceed, at which rhythm."

Outreach: How Long Should We Expect an Answer

Responses typically arrived "within four days" depending on pitch quality. Targeting executives often led to HR connections.

The Job Search Process Method to Adopt

Get In Touch: Kevin applied online, used LinkedIn, and cultivated internal company contacts.

Landing Interviews: The company's financial director contacted Kevin and connected him with the CEO.

Got the Job Offer: Following his phone interview, the CEO called back two days later with interest.

Kevin's Visa Request

Kevin introduced visa requirements during his first two-hour interview, explaining "the cost of this visa" and noting he was "already involved in the application process."

How He Handled the Visa Request

Kevin "handled everything" regarding paperwork. Three months after starting, the CEO refunded his visa fees — a provision written into his contract contingent on performance.

Everything's New for Him!

Kevin expressed happiness being in Los Angeles after years of effort, noting his new role, position, and life represented "a new challenge that starts for me."

Kevin's Tips

Kevin advised allocating significant daily time to job search efforts: "It's not an hour every week, it's not an hour every two days, it's multiple hours every day." He stressed the necessity to "bring our value to the table and show it immediately to decision makers."

Quick Facts

Name
Kevin
Nationality
French (Paris)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Industry
Supply Chain / Cannabis Industry Startup
Visa Type
J-1
Job Title
Supply Chain Director
Education
Master's in Industrial Engineering; specialized Master's in Supply Chain Management
Time to Employment
17 months (job search March 2017 – August 2018)
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