Employment
PII may provide you with pre-arranged employment. Having a pre-arranged job may relieve anxiety before you travel to the United States.
Resume (C.V.) and Cover Letter (Job Inquiry)
When you are applying for a job within United States there are two essential forms to enclose.
1. Resume ( C.V. ) explaining your past work experience
2. A cover letter explaining that you will have a valid work permit and a social security/insurance number when you come to the United States.
Remember to put the correct postage on your envelope and send it by AIRMAIL. The objective of our Work and Travel program is to offer you the chance to take an active part in the American Experience. In order to archive this, we need your help. You need to be flexible to travel anywhere throughout United States, as well as be willing to accept any form of employment. You may not make a fortune, but you will be taking a job where you meet many new people. This will, therefore, allow the social aspect of your job to be as rewarding as your wage.
Employee Responsibilities
As an employee there are certain expectations you are required to meet. Your employers have a business to run and as their employee you are an important part of that operation. Accepting any job means you are taking on a certain amount of responsibility as well as making a commitment. Therefore, there are a few things to keep in mind as you take on the role of employee.
1. Work up to the date you promised. When you accept a job, give you employer the date can work until and do your best to stay until that date. Since you will be working through the summer or winter, these are times of heavy tourism. Therefore, leaving your job earlier than you promised will cause inconvenience to your employer. They may refuse to employ other WAT participants. However, if you are unhappy with your job, or if you have problems there, please contact PII for advice.
2. Have a positive attitude and be enthusiastic. You should have a positive attitude towards the job you accept. Employers are looking for enthusiastic, willing workers. They are easily irritated by those who arrive with the wrong expec5tations. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and teamwork are very important in the U.S. workplace. Anything less risks losing your job.