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Five resume Tips

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         Get Your Next Job With These Resume Tips

 

Resume Pointers

Do you like to write resumes?

Good for you if you do because I certainly don’t. Over the years, however, I have had to write several. It is for this reason that I know that my resume writing skills can be of much help to persons who are novices to the art or who are simply just uncertain about the process.

Resumes should be viewed as clothes and in this episode, I talk about what best to put on.

Here or the Highlights:

1: 25 – My experience

 

1: 43 – Do your research

 

3: 08 – Tailor your resume for the job

 

3: 44 – Make your resume keyword rich.

 

5: 30 – Get to the point; don’t use fillers

 

5: 56 – Write a strong objective. It’s your pass to getting an interview.

 

Tips to Note :

Before sending your resume please do some research. Your research will the inform your process of creating a resume. With that said you must use as much knowledge about the job to tailor your resume to it. Oh, and forget about fillers, just get straight to the point.

 

Achieve Your Goals With Goal Setting and Planning

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Plan and achieve your goals

 

 How to Set Goals

 

We all have dreams and aspirations, however, these will remain such until we line them up and break them down into doable actions. Below I show my process for goal setting.

 

Highlights:

 

1: 13 – What are goals?

 

1: 50 – Our Desires

 

2: 48 – Goals should not be overwhelming

 

3: 19 – Write down your goals

 

4: 00 – The to do list

 

5: 10 – Start doing

 

5: 50 – Use the Brian Tracy ABC method to accomplish your goals

 

7: 00 – Breakdown your goals and chew them

 

Tips to Note:

Start doing something that will help you to achieve your goals. Break them down into doable actions. You can use a list to help you to do this. Don’t underestimate the power of a list. For further goal setting techniques, I recommend you watch Brian Tracy’s Youtube videos about his ABC method.

 

 

 

 

Teach English in any Country; If You Are a Native English Speaker You Can Get a Job

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Blackboard for ESL Class

Are you a native English speaker ?

 

Native Speakers should consider teaching English regardless of their profession. The experience can be one of self-discovery and great travel. If you are unemployed this could be a wonderful new beginning for you.

The following are some of the highlights from this episode :

 

    : 22 – A list of a few places where native speakers and teach English

 

1: 27 – Career background of an English teacher

 

2: 10 – What is needed to teach English in a foreign country

2: 52 – Certification to Teach English

 

3: 45 – The demand for English teachers

 

4: 17 – Where can native speakers really teach English

 

5: 05 – TEFL and TESOL explained

 

5: 43 – Being an English teacher can be great

 

7: 13 – Teaching English VS being unemployed

 

8: 14 – You should start in this country if you are nervous

 

8: 20 – Teach English in Japan

 

Tips to Note –

 

Confidence is the number one thing a potential teacher will need in order to start teaching. The more confident you are the easier the opportunity will be. TEFL/TESOL training will improve your teaching ability. However, many persons start teaching without it even though their options are limited because of this.

A whole new world will open up if you decide to teach English even for a year.

 

 

 

Commonwealth Citizens Can Teach English or Join The British Army

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Commonwealth flag

The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is made up of 53 countries across the globe (you can do more research here.) Most Commonwealth nations use English as their first language. This is advantageous in today’s interconnected world. In this episode, I talk about the two opportunities that are available to citizens from Commonwealth nations.

Highlights:

 

1: 20 – What is the Commonwealth.

 

2: 25  – What advantages do Commonwealth citizens have.

 

3: 27  – What are the advantages of being an English speaker.

 

4: 52 – Join The British Army.

 

6: 00 –   Requirements to Join the British Army.

 

8: 40 –    Age Limit to Join the British Army.

 

9: 38 – Education level needed to join the British Army.

 

10: 03 – Documents needed to join the British Army.

 

10: 39  – Health and medical requirements for the British Army.

 

15: 27  – Can you join the British Army if you have a criminal record?

 

15: 57  – The British Army tattoos policy.

 

17: 20  –  Service liability Letters for the British Army.

 

18: 00 –   Character references

 

19: 19  – British Army application, cancellation procedure.

 

19: 28  – Traveling to England for placement.

 

Tips to Note –

You will have to be careful about your tattoos. Check the army website here for more details.  Also, remember to keep your research focused on Commonwealth citizens. Good luck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J2 Visa; Life as a Spouse in the United States

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J2 Visa holders need activities
A man and a woman walking the city holding hands.

Who Can Get a J2 Visa?

A J2 visa holder must be an immediate family member of a J1 Visa holder. With this said what can a J2 holder do in the United States. Igol, my special guest shares his experience as a J2 Visa holder in the United States.

These were the key points:

1 : 45 – How to become eligible for a J2 Visa

2 : 42 – J1 Visa review

3:08 – J2 Visa application process

6 : 05 – What to do before leaving your home country

8 : 06 –  What J2 Visa holders can do to get their social security number quickly

8 : 40 – Contact information.

Tips to Note:

Take a bit of home with you when you go to the United States as a J2 Visa holder. This will help you to keep your sanity while your spouse is away at work ( they will more than likely be working longing hours -after all that is why they got their J1 Visa).

Listen to “J2 Visa; Life as a Spouse in the United States” on Spreaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J1 Visa Advantages and Disadvantages

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The J-1  Visa offers cultural and educational exchange opportunities in   the United States

What is a J1 Visa?

A J1 Visa can be a life-changing opportunity for anyone who is fortunate enough to be given a position. In this episode, I give my opinion about the J1 Visa.

The following are the highlights:

1:00 – What is a J1 Visa ?

1:25 – Who can participate in a J1 Visa program ?

2:09 – Participants by the numbers and percentages.

3:09 – J1 Visa for university graduates and professionals.

3:55 – J1 Visa recipients with a family can get J2 Visas.

5:13 – J1 Visa important rules to note (J1 Visa 212e restriction) You will need a a J1 Waiver.

8:00 – Where to start your research.

Tips to Note:

Before you embark on the J1 Visa position read about the 212e restriction. This is a very important fine print that must be considered before making a decision. The J1 Visa will definitely be a life-changing one but it will be your duty to make sure that it is positive.

Resources :

https://j1visa.state.gov

https://culturalvistas.org/programs/us/j-1-internships-training/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1-fVBRC3ARIsAIifYOMR3kZgSuKI_5lMpK46C7SQrt-B05EnIznsA8QF_gMK02IUFH2y21EaAptXEALw_wcB

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/jp/jp-niv-typej.asp

How to Become a Nurse in The United States

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The stethoscope is an important tool for nurses

The International Students’ Perspective

 

In this show, I speak to Nikisha Morris about her journey to becoming a nurse. Nikisha was very kind and forthcoming with information that can help us all.

 Highlights :

2:50 – How she made the switch from an International relations background to a nursing degree program.

3:40 – She speaks about the subjects that helped her to get into nursing school.

4:28 – Speaks about the “fast track program” available to students. Nikisha also encourages students to do a bachelors.

5:50 – How to work a go to nursing school.

7:10 – How to get a visa as an international student to attend nursing school.

8:00 – Nurses usually get jobs before leaving their studies are completed. Jobs such as care tech jobs are available to nursing students.

9:30 – The length of time it takes to get the visa.

10:14 – How to get help with the application for nursing school and F visa.

10:30 – You will need a guarantor.

11:45 – Get your transcripts from our home country accredited.

12:35 – What nursing classes are like.

13:40 – The most difficult subjects in nursing school.

14:09 – Nursing school administration; how to get the information you need.

15:40 – Bypass SATS and other prerequisite courses by transferring your previous university courses.

17:10 – *Pro-tip* How to get in-state tuition.

18:00 – How it feels to be a nurse.

24:24 – How to deal with your setbacks.

Tips to note from this interview

Make sure that you want to be a nurse before applying. Then do your research on the state and school that you need to attend. If you do this you will know how to approach the school admin for help and other matters.

Depression and Unemployment

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Depression halts work and rational thoughts

 

Depression

We all have negative feelings or pains that come from a failure at some point our lives. Being unemployed enhances this feeling even more.  Depression plays serious tricks on the mind that can even sometimes be deadly.

Sometimes we may even feel as if though we are complete failures. However, this thought is an irrational thought. In this episode, I share my personal experience with unemployment and depression.

Highlights –

1 : 07 – Being depressed and unemployed

 

2 : 00 – Unemployed with savings Vs without savings

 

3 : 20 – Deep depression

 

4 : 39 – Desperation and self-pity because of unemployment

 

4 : 54 – Don’t waste a good depression

 

5 : 59 – Irrational thoughts from being depressed

 

7 : 01 – How to restart your job search

 

8 : 05 – Being employed VS Your purpose for living

 

8 : 52 – Tips for the unemployed ( use Khan Academy and Alison.com)

 

10 : 40 – Set a schedule and have a routine for every day

 

12 : 30 – Start a hobby – especially one that can eventually get you paid

 

Tips to Note –

Regardless of how you might feel, know that you will be employed again no matter how long it takes. Good employees are hard to find. Maybe, being unemployed may even spark your own entrepreneurial spirit. So you might even start your own business. However, positive things will not happen until you change your mindset and start to do something productive.

 

 

 

You can do your Masters in Sweden

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An international student’s perspective

If you are looking for a new adventure no place is better than Sweden to start. As explained in this episode Sweden has a student-friendly postgraduate program for international students. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Just listen below.

Highlights from the show:

1: 40 – Janiel speaks about her degrees

3: 24 – Why Sweden?

5 : 48 – Prerequisites needed for going to school in Sweden

6 : 38 – How to get a scholarship for university in Sweden

7 : 52 – Websites to help you apply for University in Sweden ( www.studyatsweden.sc)

8 : 11 – Application process for Sweden universities

9 : 10 – Documents needed for the application process

10 : 59 – International students in Sweden

13 : 15 – International university students in Sweden study Swedish

14 : 20 – Cost of living as an International University Student in Sweden

16 : 40 – International students Lifestyle in Sweden

17 : 50 – Jobs available to International Students in Sweden

20 : 00 – Internship and extracurricular activities

23 : 46 – Why you should consider doing a postgraduate degree in Sweden

26 : 35 – How much does it cost to attend university in Sweden?

Tips to Note:

Do a thorough research of the schools that you want to attend. You can start that research at www.studyatsweden.sc.

If you go to Sweden, do so with an open mind; make new friends, participate in extracurricular activities and don’t be afraid to see Europe.

 

 

Demand and Supply Dictates the Earnings of Teachers

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The demand for teachers is great in Asia

As of January 2017, the population in Asia was over 4 billion people. That is more than 50% of the world’s population.

It is therefore understandable why the largest job markets for TEFL/TESOL holders are in Asia. English is more than a language for non-English speakers. It is a skill. A skill they must spend years to learn. The level of English a person in an Asian country can speak will decide their wages and mobility level.

The demand for English will always be high in Asia; even with the rise in popularity of other languages, it will be sometime before we see English replaced as the world’s language –It certainly will not happen in our lifetime.

Moving to Asia

It is definitely possible for any native English speaker to move to Asia. However, each country has requirements that an aspirant worker must fulfill. Please look at the chart below to view these.

Chart showing requirements and salaries in some Asian countries.

To get the full picture go here.

In 2018 there is no reason for you to be unemployed if you have a degree. Start your journey today.