Learn something new, or refresh your memory - This weekly section in our Blog is devoted to improving your writing skills and vocabulary. AESTHETIC – AES-THET-IC)
Today’s word is ”aesthetic“. This is both a noun and an adjective. As an adjective, it means relating to a sense of beauty. For example, you can say, “Aesthetic salons are my mother’s favorite place to be; she loves getting facial treatments and massages in beautiful salons.” Podium/lectern If you’ve ever given a speech or lecture, you more than likely have used a stand called a lectern as a place to lay your papers or notes. However, you probably didn’t refer to the stand as a lectern. Like most people, you probably called it a podium. But a podium is actually a raised platform used to stand upon when speaking in front of a group. Remember that you stand behind a lectern, while you stand on a podium. If you are wondering why one would differentiate between these two words, consider the origin of the word podium. It is a Latin word derived from the Greek word podion, a form of pous or podos, meaning foot. Aha! By looking at the derivative of the word, it becomes clear why a podium is something that is stood upon–its root means foot.
A lot or Alot? A lot should be written as two words. Although a lot is used informally to mean "a large number" or "many," avoid using a lot in formal writing. Example: The crook had many [not a lot of] chances to rob the stranger.
Your Questions Answered is a new segment on E-JAM’s Blog. Each Monday we will share some of our popular questions followed by our responses.
What overseas programs do you offer?
Currently the majority of our placements are in the U.S. We offer seasonal employment for skilled and unskilled workers on an H2B work Visa; the Summer Work/Travel and Training/Intern Program for college students on the J1 Visa. We also place candidates in United Kingdom and Canada.
I am interested in working in the USA and I hear a lot about the H2B program, please tell me the requirements needed to qualify for the H2B Visa?
You qualify for an H-2B visa if you are going to the United States to accept a temporary or seasonal non-agricultural job from an U.S. employer. You may apply if you have the correct background, skills or natural abilities needed by the employer. H-2B visas are targeted at skilled and unskilled workers. http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/visa_h2b.html
Welcome to our weekly Did You Know blog post. Right here is where you will find interesting facts posted on a weekly basis that are designed to not only educate, but to also entertain. These posts will be on things you did not know, may have forgotten or just simply put, they will be things that make you go hmmm….
So, did you know, that the word which means a fear of large words is Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? So, if I have this fear, how do I tell anyone?
Learn something new, or refresh your memory - This weekly section in our Blog is devoted to improving your writing skills and vocabulary.
Word of The Day (ABRIDGED –A-BRIDGED) Today’s word is ”abridged”. This is an adjective which means shortened or reduced. For example, you can say, “The abridged version of the novel was much easier to read than the full 949 page original.” Common Grammatical Errors Further/farther Further and farther are often used interchangeably, although they actually have slightly different meanings. Both words refer to distance, but the distinction is in the type of distance. Further refers to mental distance, while farther refers to physical distance. Take a look at the differences as illustrated in the sentences below: Example 1 (further-correct usage): The student read further in the textbook. (Note that the distance traveled is only mental.) Example 2 (farther-correct usage): I have to drive farther to work than to school. (In this sentence, we are referring to an actual distance that is measurable in miles, kilometers, etc., so the word farther is used.)
Assume or Presume? "They're not identical. Assume is closer to support, or 'take for granted'; the much stronger presume is closer to believe, dare, or 'take too much for granted.' [Example:] I can only
Your Questions Answered is featured in E-JAM’s Blog each Monday; we will share some of our popular questions followed by our responses.
What are the requirements for registering with EJAM?
Online Registration - requires an updated resume and a headshot photograph (video resume optional) - REGISTER HERE
In office registration requires: - an updated resume - copies of school/training certificates - references (job or school related) - two passport size smiling photographs - copy of valid passport (if applying for jobs overseas) - Applicants will be required to take a basic skills tests (math and English). There may be a need to take other tests, depending on the position you are applying for.
First you will need to fill in the “New Jobseeker Sign up form; next create a profile by filling in “Create New Resume” form; then upload your resume in a Text or Word document format. You also have the option to upload your photograph and a video resume.
If you have a question that you would like to ask please let us know in our comment box.
Welcome to our first weekly “Did You Know” blog post. Right here is where you will find interesting facts posted on a weekly basis that are designed to not only educate, but to also entertain. These posts will be on things you did not know, may have forgotten or just simply put, they will be things that make you go hmmm….
So, Did You Know, that Jamaica was the first country outside of Europe and North America to construct a railway line, which was open to traffic? Yes, it was constructed in 1845 (just 9 years after Canada got theirs) and spanned 14.5 miles from Kingston to Angels. Sadly it is no longer in operation but it’s still something worthy of note, no?
We welcome any interesting “Did You Knows” that you would like to share.
Learn something new, or refresh your memory - This weekly section in our Blog is devoted to improving your writing skills and vocabulary.
Word of the Day
ACUMEN (a-cu-men) Today’s word is ”acumen“. This is a noun which means good insight or judgment. For example, you can say, “Mark possesses a keen acumen in business meetings; he always sees a solution to a problem before anyone else.”
Common Grammatical Errors Further/farther Further and farther are often used interchangeably, although they actually have slightly different meanings. Both words refer to distance, but the distinction is in the type of distance. Further refers to mental distance, while farther refers to physical distance. Take a look at the differences as illustrated in the sentences below:
Example 1 (further-correct usage): The student read further in the textbook. (Note that the distance traveled is only mental.)
Example 2 (farther-correct usage): I have to drive farther to work than to school. (In this sentence, we are referring to an actual distance that is measurable in miles, kilometers, etc., so the word farther is used.)
Word Choice Bring/take Bring and take are very easily confused as their meanings are similar. To prevent confusing these two words, remember that bring means to carry something towards yourself, while take means to carry something away from yourself.
Example 1 (bring–correct usage): Bring the supplies to my house so we can work on the project.
Note that in the sentence above, the direction of the action is towards the speaker.
Example 2 (take-correct usage): Take the supplies to your house so we can work on the project.
In Example 2, take, rather than bring, is used because the direction of the action is away from the speaker. - Grammarerrors.com
Knowing when to use affect or effect in a sentence can be a challenge. These words are examples of homonyms. Homonyms are words that similar, but have very different meanings. Other examples of homonyms are two/to/too, accept/except, and there/their/they're.
Affect In order to understand the correct situation in which to use the word affect or effect, the first thing one must do is have a clear understanding of what each word means. According to yourDictionary.com, the word Affect means: 1. To have an influence on or effect a change in: Inflation affects the buying power of the dollar. 2. To act on the emotions of; touch or move. 3. To attack or infect, as a disease: Rheumatic fever can affect the heart.
Effect The word effect has a different meaning. Here is the meaning according to yourDictionary.com: 1. Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result. 2. The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result; influence: The drug had an immediate effect on the pain. The government's action had no effect on the trade imbalance. 3. Advantage; avail: used her words to great effect in influencing the jury. 4. The condition of being in full force or execution: a new regulation that goes into effect tomorrow.
Your Questions Answered is a new segment on E-JAM’s Blog. Each Monday we will share some of our popular questions followed by our responses.
Q) I am an American who wishes to move to Jamaica and intend to seek employment; do I need a Work Permit, if so how do I go about getting one?
A) Jamaican law requires all non-Jamaican who do not enjoy diplomatic status to have a work permit as long as they are engaged in gainful employment in the island, whether or not the form of gainful employment is voluntary, commercial, business, professional, charitable, entertainment or sport related. A non- Jamaican National who engages in any form of gainful employment without a work permit, or while an application for a permit is pending, may be prosecuted.
Q) What is EJAM's cost for getting me a job under the H2B Visa?
A) For the H2B Program - We do not charge any placement fees. In January 2009, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new rules governing the H-2B program. One of the major changes initiated is the inability for any recruiter, agent, attorney, or employer to charge an H2B worker a placement fee.
Even if you request the services of an Employment Agency, the agency can NOT charge you for help in looking for a job, getting information about a job, being put in contact with an employer, or being hired for a job. An employer must not request or receive payment from a person in return for hiring them. Employees CAN be charged for other services that can help to get them employed, such as Training Courses, Resume Writing and Video Resumes
If you are a frequent visitor to E-JAM’s blog, you would have noticed very few blog posting activities during the past few weeks. This is not from neglect, but instead we took time out to brainstorm on ways to make the whole blog experience more interesting, interactive and educational. Our goal for E-JAM’s blog is to encourage our readers to sharpen and develop a basic skill set necessary in obtaining and retaining a job. Apart from the career articles that we will continue to post on a regular basis, we are introducing the following three new segments:
1) - Your Questions Answered – Monday’s Blog Postings We get many questions on a daily basis from persons seeking employment, in and outside Jamaica. These questions are asked by individuals from all walks of life and come in via our website, facebook and telephone calls to our office. It is difficult to answer all the questions individually and in a timely manner. Some require personal attention, but the majority of questions are very similar. In addition to our Q&A on our website, we feel it is important for people to feel confident that they are being heard and their questions are being answered. Each Monday we will use this forum to share some of our popular questions followed by our responses. Please use the comment box to ask us your career related questions and we will do our best to get you answers.
2) - Educate Yourself – Wednesday’s Blog Posting - “Word of the Day” - “Common Grammatical Errors” Learn something new, or refresh your memory. At E-JAM we believe education is the key to getting a good job and a major asset in obtaining personal goals. You are never too old to learn something new. This section is devoted to improving your writing skills and vocabulary. Regardless of the type of work you do, you are most likely to do some form of writing and whether you like it or not, you are judged by what you write. Learning a new word will increase your vocabulary, also correcting some of the commonly used grammatical errors will certainly improve your writing.
3) - Did You Know? – Friday’s Blog Postings - Things That Make You Go Hmmm... Find interesting facts posted weekly for your education and enjoyment about things you never knew, or forgotten, or things that simply make you go Hmmm… Ultimately, you the readers are the ones who will determine if our blog is interesting or not, or if you find the information useful. We invite you to share your views on whether you find our blog interesting, or not. Your opinions and ideas are also welcome – you can leave a comment below or send us an email -ejam@employmentjamaica.com.
"Rome was not built in a day." - John Clarke (1596-1658). You have probably heard that statement many times. Yet, in today’s fast-paced society we tend to demand instant gratification.
We want everything faster with more whistles and bells. How often have you heard yourself complain about your slow dial-up computer or you do not have time to wait for a regular meal to be cooked, thus, fast-food with drive-up window is a frequent meal provider.
We want everything now—new job, dream relationship, enlightenment, etc. However, we need to remember that there is divine timing involved. The hold-up is you need to be ready. Ready! You might shriek, I am more than ready—I have done the affirmations, worked hard, I have done everything right. What more can I do?
Your desires are on their way, but you fail to receive them because you are resisting them. There are no problems, only resistance. When you find yourself in a place you do not wish to be, but desire a better place, what makes you think you have to stay where you are instead of moving on? You are resisting your desire to move on because of self limiting beliefs. You need to resist being where you are, but you do not have to resist the process.
Resistance only perpetuates if you struggle against it. If you meet resistance with more resistance, it will only grow stronger inside. Surrendering to the process is a way of embracing your resistance, allowing you to release attachment to it, and see the perfection in each moment. Whenever you have resistance about anything, let it go by accepting it and acting on it. What is—is. One way to release resistance is to physically move yourself to where you want to be, or you could change your mental actions to realize that things are going well.
There are no mistakes, everything you experience is the way it will be, until you move on. When you think there are mistakes; it is analogues to thinking the universe is defective. If that were the case, everything would fall apart because nothing could ever be sustained. The universe is arranging every intention and its manifestation to take place in the best possible way according to divine order and diving timing. Things are consistently in perfect flow for perfect enfoldment of their creation. All you need to do is to flow with the flow.
Therefore everything that takes place is really good and not evil. If you choose to see things as good, you are in harmony with the flow of the universe and you will see the truth of it manifested from moment to moment. If we choose to see things as bad, you resist the flow and create the experience of it being bad. The universe does not create mistakes, you do. All the mistakes you experience are when you resist the flow. The universe is creating through you and when you co-create with it, things are perfect.
Fear is resisting what is. Love is accepting what is. When you resist what is taking place, you are living in fear because you feel separated from the universe and that which you desire. When you accept what is taking place, you are living in love because you know that you are one with everything that the universe does and that includes your desires. You and your desires were created together by the universe to express and experience itself. You and your desires are the universe manifested into what you call life.
