AUTHOR: John Hatley is an American who has been living in Germany for over 25 years. He has several
Jettingen, May 6th 2010. There is always a first time for everything and your application for employment abroad must be in good English. But what should it look like and how should it be arranged? For example, is a photograph necessary? It should obviously be in correct English. There are many who have already gone through the process and can give you good advice. But this often ignores the fact that local customs are subject to constant change.
Experience has shown that it is always best to work with professionals right from the start. They should have the following three traits. First, they should be "native speakers" of the selected language, which means that they have grown up with the language and use it as it is currently spoken. They will use the language as it is currently spoken. Second, they should have a general knowledge of both the position you are applying for and the job field, to provide an accurate description of your skills and responsibilities. Third, they should know how an application is set up. For example, it is not common for an applicant in the US or the UK to state his or her gender, age or race. Nor is it common practice to attach a photograph. It can be quite complicated to summarize your professional strengths, which includes your knowledge, experience and personality traits.
You should speak to the experts, like personnel consultants, who know how to place a job candidate professionally.
John Hatley
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