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About this Site

Welcome to the online version of "Getting A Job In America". On this site, you can read the full text of "Getting a Job in America". This book offers advice on working in America and the job opportunities available in America. The book also offers information on business in the US and immigration to the USA. You can sign up for our newsletter, or download the PDF version of the ebook from the online store.

About the Author

Roger Jones has worked overseas for many years and is a specialist writer on expatriate topics. His other books include Getting a Job Abroad and Retire Abroad. He lives in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.

Chapter List

  1. Map Of Usa.
  2. Prefaceto The Eighth Edition
  3. Land Of Opportunity The USA: Past and Present; Why Work in the USA?; Where Can I Go?; Am I Eligible to Work in the United States?; Will America Suit Me?; The Financial and Other Rewards;
  4. Getting Into The United States: The Red Tape The Need for a Visa; The 1990 Immigration Law (Immact 90); Non-Immigrant (Temporary) Visas; Immigrant Visas; People Not Eligible For Visas;
  5. Vacation Jobs And Exchanges The Opportunities Available; The Principal Agencies; Other Organisations; Further Reading;
  6. Arranging A Job Before You Leave Replying To Advertisements; Speculative Applications; Salary Expectations; What Are The Potential Problems? Your Contract;
  7. Preparations Before Departure Checklist;
  8. Looking For A Job On Arrival Should I Approach An Employer Direct?; Private Recruitment Agencies; Job Advertisements; Public Sector And Other Employement Services; Networking; What Are The Pros And Cons Of Job Hunting From A US Base?;
  9. Working Conditions And Financial Obligations Your Contract; Medical Matters; Working Practices; Taxation;
  10. Working For Yourself What's My First Step?; Matters For Consideration; What Business?;
  11. Looking Ahead What Are Job Prospects Like?; The Most Promising Areas; Returning Home To An Established Position; Moving On; Getting Advice; The Key To Success;
 
 
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