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spiral78
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| What in the heck is a 'black' name? Historically, most of the African Americans whose ancestors were brought to the US against their will took the last names of white families. Their surnames are totally indistinguishable from 'white' names, though some of their given names are far more inventive and interesting than those of the white population. |
An ethnic given name is obviously less 'trouble; than an ethnic surname. On a CV, one could easily simply put an initial in place of it.
I'm personally sure that such names DO make an impression when one's child goes into a US classroom, but I assumed that this conversation was on the level of working internationally as an English language teacher.
Jonikiro, what I was trying to say is that, on a CV/resume for an international job, it's perfectly acceptable to put your nationality prominently at the top, very near to your name. My own Slavic surname could easily give the impression that I might not be a native English speaker, but as my nationality is at the top of the list, I have had no problems. I suggest that it will help you to do so also. |
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Jonikiro
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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| So as long as I put down that I am indeed "Born in the U.S.A." so to speak, that should be the requirement employers look for. That seems like a good way to counterbalance the surname issue. Thanks. |
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spiral78
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Exactly - good luck! |
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