Jobs & work Q&A
Answers to the questions job seekers and employers really ask — plain words, the date the facts were checked, and official sources on every page. You can also ask in your own words.
Using JOBnaru™
Finding jobs
Work visas and status
- What work visas are there?
- Can I work on OPT?
- What is the STEM OPT extension?
- How many days can I be unemployed on OPT?
- What is CPT and can I work with it?
- Can I work in the U.S. as a J-1 intern or trainee?
- Can international students work part-time?
- How does H-1B sponsorship work?
- How does the H-1B lottery work?
- Can I change employers on an H-1B?
- I was laid off on an H-1B. What happens to my status?
- Can I work for a Korean company on an E-2 visa?
- What is an L-1 visa?
- How does employer green card sponsorship work?
- What does 'U.S. work authorization required' mean?
- When should I ask an employer about visa sponsorship?
- What documents do I show for the I-9?
- Do I need a Social Security number to start work?
Pay and pay transparency
Resumes, applications and interviews
- How is a U.S. resume different from a Korean one?
- Do I need a cover letter?
- How do I prepare for a job interview?
- Will a Korean company interview me in Korean?
- Can an interviewer ask my age or if I'm married?
- Who should I list as references?
- What does a background check look at?
- What should I check in a job offer letter?
- I haven't heard back after my interview. What should I do?
Rights and benefits at work
For employers
- How do I post a job?
- How much does premium placement cost?
- Why is my job post pending review?
- How do I edit or close my job post?
- What happens after 30 days?
- Do I have to include a pay range in my job post?
- What can't I put in a job posting?
- Can I require Korean language in my job post?
- We want to hire someone on OPT. What do we need to do?
Job scams and safety
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