Getting a Job in America: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Work in the USA

1. Land of opportunity; 2. Getting into the US: the red tape; 3. Vacation jobs and exchanges; 4. Arranging a job before you leave; 5. Preparations before departure; 6. Looking for a job on arrival; 7. Working conditions and financial obligations; 8. Working for yourself. 1. Land of opportunity; 2. Getting into the US: the red tape; 3. Vacation jobs and exchanges; 4. Arranging a job before you leave; 5. Preparations before departure; 6. Looking for a job on arrival; 7. Working conditions and financial obligations; 8. Working for yourself. REVIEWS: 'A very useful book indeed.' The Independent; 'Essential for anyone who is thinking of working in the US.' Going USA; '... contains a wealth of information for anyone serious about making their living in the USA. The lists of major employers, recruitment agencies, newspapers, websites and other useful addresses are worth the cover price alone.' Pathfinder; 'Updated and revised, this popular title explains the employment possibilities open to non-USA citizens, describes the range of jobs available, the locations, pay and conditions and how to get hired.' Overseas Jobs Express AUTHOR BIOG: 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. CONTENTS: 1. Land of opportunity 2. Getting into the United States - the red tape 3. Vacation jobs and exchanges 4. Arranging a job before you leave 5. Preparations before departure 6. Looking for a job on arrival 7. Working conditions and financial obligations 8. Working for yourself 9. Looking ahead Appendices - - Job sectors - UK & US recruitment organisations - Newspapers and specialist journals - Job applications - Useful addresses in the UK and US - Bibliography - Internet directory.Jones, Roger is the author of 'Getting a Job in America: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Work in the USA', published 2007 under ISBN 9781845280161 and ISBN 1845280164.