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J-1 Visa Program

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The J-1 visa in the United States is for people who wish to take part in work-and-study-based exchange and visitor programs in the U.S. These programs are sponsored by an educational or other nonprofit institution, which must be accredited through the Exchange Visitor Program designated by the U.S. State Department. J-1 exchange visitors come to the United States to teach, study, receive training, or demonstrate special skills. The J1 visa is meant for students who need practical training that is not available to them in their home country, and the training must be directly related to their academic program. J-1 Visa Program Requirements Each program available under the J-1 visa has specific requirements and regulations. Please choose the program below that you are interested in learning more about:Au Pair Camp Counselor College and University Student Program Secondary School Student Program Government Visitor Program International Visitor Program Physician P...

JOBS IN CYBER SECURITY

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BUILDING A CYBER SECURITY CAREER High employer demand, fabulous salaries, great promotion prospects – what’s not to love about cyber security? According to data compiled by Burning Glass, postings for cyber security jobs  grew 74% from 2007 to 2013  – 2x faster than other IT positions. FEATURED PROGRAM CHIEF INFO SEC OFFICER CRYPTOGRAPHER FORENSICS EXPERT INCIDENT RES PONDER PENETRATION TESTER SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR SECURITY ANALYST SECURITY ARCHITECT SECURITY AUDITOR SECURITY CONSULTANT SECURITY DIRECTOR SECURITY ENGINEER SECURITY MANAGER SECURITY SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SECURITY SPECIALIST SECURITY CODE AUDITOR VULNERABILITY ASSESSOR Description/Salary/Requirements Job Description:  Short definition, potential job responsibilities, career paths and similar job titles Annual Salary Job Requirements:  Degree requirements, work experience, hard skills, soft skills and certification options Focusing On Cyber Security You’l...

How To Ace The Top 7 Most Common Interview Questions

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1. “Tell me about yourself.” This is the notoriously vague question you’ll get in some form or fashion on your next job interview. This question is one of the many reasons that I insist all of my clients have an elevator pitch prepared—a two to three minute introduction that highlights your experience and ends with a goal statement that clearly indicates the position and field you’re in the market for. An elevator pitch will not only help you during network events and other professional interactions, it’s the ideal way to attack this question. 2. “Why are you leaving your current position?” Best to tackle this one by being as honest and quick as possible without being negative about your current employer (side note: don’t be negative about any employer). Don’t over explain. The goal is to quickly share what you learned, what was missing for you (without descending into negativity), and why you’re excited to get that need or skill set met in your next role. If you mention that yo...

The 20 best tech jobs in America right now

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You don't have to look exclusively in the tech sector for one of these great jobs. Once again, tech jobs dominate Glassdoor's list of the 50 best jobs in America .But, it turns out, you don't have to work in the tech industry to have one of the best tech jobs this year. As Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor's chief economist, tells Business Insider, companies across all industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail, are hiring workers for these needed positions. "Any organization today with a mobile app, web presence, or digitized data are struggling to fill jobs like data scientists, software engineers, and mobile developers," Chamberlain says. For a job title to be considered, it had to receive at least 100 salary reports and 100 job satisfaction ratings shared by US-based employees over the past year. 20. Scrum master Overall job score (out of 5.0): 3.9 Job satisfaction rating (out of 5.0): 3.5 Number of job openings: 1,323 Median base pay: $95,0...

Interview Process

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It's not always quick and easy to get hired. The job interview process can be lengthy. Being interviewed once and getting a job offer is typically a thing of the past. Today, many companies have an involved interview process starting with screening interviews, which often take place on the phone, followed by in-person interviews, second interviews, and even third interviews. In addition to a hiring manager, you make meet with managers, employees, and other staff. How hiring is handled depends on the employer and the systems they have in place for screening and evaluating potential new hires. Here's an overview of each step in the interview process, along with advice on the best way to handle each type of interview as you progress up the interview ladder towards a job offer. Screening Interview A screening interview is a type of job interview that is conducted to determine if the applicant has the qualifications needed to do the job for which the company is hiring. A...

How to Get a Permit to Work in the US

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All United States employers are required to confirm that employees are legally able to work in the US. If an individual is not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States they will need a permit to work, officially known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), to prove eligibility to work in the US. It is the responsibility of both parties to show and require proof of legal employment status. Employees are required to prove that they are authorized to work in the US, and employers are required to verify the identity and eligibility to work for all new employees. Foreign Nationals Permitted to Work in the US There are several categories of foreign workers permitted to work in the United States including permanent immigrant workers, temporary (non-immigrant) workers, and student and exchange workers. The categories of workers permitted to work in the U.S. include: Citizen of the the United States Non citizen national of the United States Lawful permane...

Why Working Overseas Can be a productive Way To Develop Better Career

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Working in another country is an ideal way to improve existing skills or learn new ones, making you more attractive to employers as well as being a beneficial addition to your CV. Working overseas can be a productive way for a person to find a job in a chosen field. Even in developed countries, work opportunities can be limited. For those interested in working in a narrow and competitive field with few job opportunities, travelling overseas to work can offer a person the ability to find work in his or her chosen field and to obtain valuable work experience. In addition, finding work in a specific field will allow a person to make contacts and network in that field, which will be beneficial to advancing in a career. A migration agent can often help a person interested in working in a specific field with finding foreign opportunities in that field. If you have decided that you would like to work abroad, you can either do so for a short time in the form of a year out or a gap year, or...