Post by emilyinchile on Jul 29, 2014 15:52:16 GMT -5
1. I would add a sentence or two about how you are particularly interested in the position as you have traveled to City many times, enjoy the culture there and have personal ties to City.
2. I would probably say that you would be able to give two weeks notice to your current firm from the date of any offer letter and that your arrival at new firm's office would be dependent on visa processing times and international move arrangements, which you would like to discuss with them. I feel like it would be normal to talk in your interview about how long the visa usually takes, if they offer any moving assistance, etc. and they are probably familiar with those timelines.
3. US conventions.
Those are obviously all just my opinions, you know that I'm not in international HR for a law firm or anything like that
#1, you could either go specific on why that city appeals to you or more general on how flexible you are, willing to relocate for the right opportunity, etc.
On #2, will they support your work visa and do all the legwork for you? If so, then I am with @chloe77. Otherwise, I have zero idea how to phrase "I need to figure this shit out" appropriately.
ETA: Forgot about #3, I would use US conventions, but the only time I've had to choose was when I left a photo, my age and my personal physical description off of a resume for a job in Spain back in 2002. If we're talking about something like writing "specialise" v. "specialize," I might feel less tied to the US convention.
On the third question, I'd only do it if I had someone that could proofread it for consistency. I'd be too paranoid that I'd miss something and that would get me judged more than if I had never tried in the first place, KWIM?