interviewing in global context

INTERVIEWING IN GLOBAL CONTEXT

How to have a successful interview in different regions in the world

Group 4 – E16

Ly Thi Bich Thuy Nong Huong Lan Nguyen Thi Hai Ly Tran Thi Minh Chau Nguyen Thi Bao Ngoc

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CONTENT

A. General interviewing skillsB. Interviewing in global context

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Before, during and after the interview

A. General interviewing skills

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A. General interviewing skills

I. Preparat-ion for

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Do some research

Write an effective cover letterThe letter should:• Capture the reader’s attention• Demonstrate your qualifications• Request an interview

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A. General interviewing skills

I. Preparat-ion for

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Prepare a professional CV• Contact information• Career objective• Employment history• Education• Relevant professional affiliations• Special skills• Community service• References

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A. General interviewing skills

I. Preparat-ion for

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Practice answering questions

(To combat nerves) To keep your answers brief Not to leave out any important

information.

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A. General interviewing skills

I. Preparat-ion for

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Dress appropriately

Arrive on time Bring supplies

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A. General interviewing skills

II. During the interview

Be confident• Stand tall.• Make eye contact.• Shake hands firmly.• Be polite; use the formal

address of Mr., Ms., unless invited to do otherwise.

• Sit straight and tall and look attentive and enthusiastic.

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A. General interviewing skills

II. During the interview

Use active listening Think before answering Be enthusiastic Ask questions

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A. General interviewing skills

III. After the Interview

Write a thank-you note Self-assess your performance Contact the interviewer for

feedback

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In Asia, Europe & the United States

B. Interviewing in global context

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Interviewing in Asia

Important: Foreign candidates should show respect to Asia’s long history and rich cultural traditions.

Important: Foreign candidates should show respect to Asia’s long history and rich cultural traditions.

avoid direct sustained eye contact

prepare for a discussion about the relationship with third party introduced you

know the interviewer’s background to build good relationship

answer thoroughly rather than directly

to promote own accomplishments and abilities enough

The interviewer may expect the candidate to: 

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Focus on Japan Japanese interviews are

multi-staged and group-oriented.

Many personal questions are often asked to investigate candidate’s character and to find out how it fit within the company.

Character will be judged in very subtle ways

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Focus on Japan Impatience when the

process of asking question seems repetitive should be avoided.

Changing jobs frequently is not appreciated by the Japanese

Preparation is the key to successful interviewing in Japan.

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Interviewing in Euroupe The interviewer may expect the

candidate to:  challenge ideas and questions

intellectually and engage in serious debate with the interviewer.

answer questions directly use proper titles of respect and

behave as a person in lower status than interviewers

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Interviewing in Euroupe be confident, intellectually

astute, reserved, and serious. Take an extended time to

answer in the most thorough and complete manner instead of responding in direct, bullet-pointed fashion

use sophisticated wordplay (metaphors, punning, and analogies), humor, and historical and/or cultural references

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Focus on GermanyQuestions may be asked:

Tell me about the first job you ever had.

What did you do? What were your areas of responsibility?

What was your position in the organizational structure?

What were your reporting relationships? What were your areas of influence?

Why did you leave your position?

What is your career plan?

How do you see yourself as a professional?

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Focus on Germany

your career needs to appear to be the result of careful planning, not the result of chance or random opportunity

Acceptable answers relate to: solving management technical functional problems common to many companies

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The interviewer may asked what you consider your two most important achievements in your last

position

Job-hopping is not positively viewed.

Focus on Germany

emphasize the fundamentals; be serious, committed, self-confident, and assertive but not aggressive or too outspoken

be prepared to answer personal questions

be prepared for multiple rounds of interviewing

ask them what the next steps are and when you can expect to hear from them

X tell jokes at the beginning unless your mother tongue is German

X exaggerate, boast or use superlatives in describing your accomplishments

Do Don’t

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Interviewing in the US

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interviewers may have little knowledge of your country’s culture and political, economic, and

educational systems

• not to take offense• explain quickly and concisely the relevant

aspects of your background.

random and reflect the individuality and personality of

interviewer & company’s cooperate culture

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Job interviews in the US = selling oneself

Upbeat, positive, optimistic, and enthusiastic tone. Avoid making self-deprecating or negative

comments about your background, abilities, or experience

No humility and hesitancy

confident & assertive & exhibit a can-do approach

focus more on what you have done.Be prepared to quantify your work experience

Interviewing in the US

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A US. interviewer may jump around, asking you random questions

Be spontaneous

Efficiency and time management are highly valued in the interview

Answer in bullet-pointed fashion. Try to read your interviewer’s verbal and nonverbal

cues

Interviewing in the US

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• balanced between formal and informal style.

Americans expect initial friendliness, openness, and the appearance of equality.

• your experience in volunteer, community, or service activities are highly appreciated

Tradition in the US of helping in need people.

Thank the interviewers for their time and the opportunity to meet with them.

Interviewing in the US

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References Kathleen S.Verderber, Rudolph F.Verderber, Deanna

Sellnow. (2008). Communicate!. Wadsworth Cengage learning, Canada. thirteen edition .

Pamela Leri. Interview across culture. Get from: www.goingglobal.com

http://old.goinglobal.com/hot_topics/germany_weiner_interview.asp

http://jobera.com/Interview/Interviews/german-job-interview.html

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