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General
A J-1 visa is designed for individuals participating in programs that promote cultural exchange, primarily to receive training or conduct research in the United States. Whether a job is possible under a J-1 visa depends on the specific category of the J-1 program.
Applying for a job in English
Understanding advertisements and replying to them
POINTS TO NOTICE
- The general type of job
- Exactly what type of job is being advertised
- What kind of applicant (age, experience) the employer is looking for
- The most important aspects of the job
- To whom the reply should be addressed
- Whether a letter (with or without CV is asked for
- General points: Where is the job? , What are the working conditions? , What is the salary?
- What the advertisement says about the specific attributes a successful applicant needs for the job.
Points to notice
- The agents do not reveal the name of the company for whom they are acting.
- The office is new, so there will be room for adjustment.
Points to Note
- The writer lists the qualifications which he has and which are required for the position as set out in the advertisement.
- The applicant writes for details about the job.
How to write your Resumé
Curriculum vitae = CV= Résumé(USA) or Brief personal history
CVs are required for all except the most junior jobs, and are used a a basis for assessment and comparison of applicants for a job.
CVs provide information about an applicant, set out in a way that is easy to read. They should include:
name, address and telephone number
Date and place of birth
Nationality
Married or single (give the ages of any children)
Dates and places of education
Examinations passed, especially if internationally recognized
Knowledge of English and of other languages
Previous employment and work experience
outside interests, hobbies.
- They may vary in the layout , but they all contain the same basic info.
- Tailor your CV so it caters for the needs of your future employers.
- You DO NOT need to include all your experiences or courses.