 Jobs in America
Find jobs in America with our Real Gap USA Work and Travel programmes
One of the most common questions Real Gap is asked by travellers planning their gap year itinerary is “Is it possible for me to get jobs in America?” The good news is that it is possible to get jobs in America on a gap year. There are all kinds of rules and procedures attached to applying for jobs in America and the process can be a bit of a minefield if you don't know what you are doing. Thankfully Real Gap has loads of experience in negotiating the working visa application process for the USA in order to make applying for jobs in America possible - and we aim to take as much of the hassle out of the process for you as possible. Real Gap offers the following three different programmes for anyone wanting to apply for jobs in America on their gap year or career break, and which one you need to apply for will obviously depend on your individual circumstances:
Jobs in America with the ‘Paid Student Summer Jobs '
If you are a full-time University student, and aren't yet in your final year, then the best way to apply for jobs in America is with Real Gap's ‘Student Summer Programme.' As the name implies, this programme enables University students to obtain jobs in America over the long summer vacation. There is a wide variety of jobs in America, throughout the USA, to apply for with this programme - from working in amusement parks to call centre work. Applying for jobs in America on the ‘Student Summer Programme' is a great way to meet other like-minded travellers doing the same thing. Most of the jobs in America you can apply for with the programme finish at the beginning of September each year, meaning most students enjoy an entire month to spend the money they have saved from their jobs in America by travelling the USA. After their jobs in America finish most students opt to buy a Greyhound bus pass, which is an extremely flexible and inexpensive way to travel around the USA .
Jobs in America with a ‘Career Training Visa'
If you are not a University student, but are aged between 18 and 38 and currently working, it is possible to apply for jobs in America with Real Gap's ‘Work and Travel America - J1 Career Training Visa' programme. This programme is designed for young professionals who want to apply for jobs in America in order to broaden their work experience and improve their CV. In order to apply for jobs in America with this programme - other than the age restriction - you will need to have a University degree, at least one to two years work experience and a firm job offer within your usual field from an employer in the USA. Unlike most of Real Gap's other working holiday programmes the onus is on the gap year traveller to apply for the jobs in America. However the programme deals with as much of the paperwork and ‘red tape' for you as possible and the Real Gap team are always on hand to help out and offer any advice or support you may require along the way. As long as the work is within your usual field, you can apply for jobs in America throughout the entire USA and you can work for up to 18 months, with no set start date. One of the best things about applying for jobs in America with this programme is that you are paid the same wage as an American would be doing the same job so, depending on what you do for a living, the pay levels can be quite high. Again, there is also plenty of scope for travelling afterwards - and jobs in America look great on your CV too.
Jobs in America with a Work and Travel ‘H2B' visa
If you are not at University, have never been and never intend to go then don't despair! As long as you are aged 18-38 it's still possible to get jobs in America with Real Gap's ‘Work and Travel America - H2B USA Working Visa' programme. With this flexible programme you can apply for jobs in America yourself or, if you prefer, you can let Real Gap find you work. The type of jobs in America you can expect to obtain with an ‘H2B' visa is a wide variety of seasonal work throughout the USA and you are permitted to work for up to ten months - making it a great option for anyone wanting to spend their gap year or career break in the USA.
The process for applying for jobs in America can seem a little confusing so, if there is anything you are uncertain about, get in touch with one of Real Gap's expert team of travel advisers.
Find jobs in America with our Real Gap USA Work and Travel programmes
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