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An organization whose work force not only includes people from diverse racial, religious and gender backgrounds, but is one in which minorities are well integrated across all levels of the company, including management and executive positions. (Investopedia.com)
What is multinational companies?
work environment-based on a lifetime employment
long work-hours and strong devotion to one's company
Labor unions –made reduced working hours an important part of their demands
Japanese workforce
The average annual hours &Karoushi
The Average annual Hours1986-2,097 hours (Japan), 1,828 hours (United
States)1995- 1,884 hours 2009 -1,714 hours
Karoshi-brought on by high amounts of stress from working 60 hours or more per week
Saying “NO”
Sensitive-saying “no”, delivering bad news is extremely difficult
Tended not to leave work before their boss did
First priority-family
Place higher value on other life activities
Concept of responsibility= family, friends> work
Title, position > moneywork=necessity for survival
South Americans workforce
keep peace in relationships
Very sensitive to differences of opinion
Truth is tempered by diplomacy and tact
Time-relative and elastic
Individualistic people
Tend to separate their personal and family life from their working life
Working hours are for just that: Work
Relationships with co-workers are often less formal and colloquial English is frequently used
North American workforce
Truth is an absolute value
Value objectivity and appreciate it when all members of the team voice their opinions and offer suggestions
When conflicts occur, they want to talk through the issue
Questions are good
Making the list of the companies you wish to apply for: The more companies the more opportunities
Making phone call(Cold calling) or sending your resume via email for an appointment
Interview Thank you email Follow up call
Western job hunting styles
Types of questions an interviewer will ask1. Tell me something about yourself
2. Why do you want a placement here?
3. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
4. What contributions do you see yourself making to this company?
How to make the best impression at an interview
1. Research.
2. Practice
3.Dress to Make a Good First Impression.
4. Be Conscious of Good Interview Etiquette.
5. Be Prepared to Ask the Interviewer Questions.
Body Language that sends the right messagePosture Your HandsEye Contact Voice Delivery
Also..Body Language that interviewer sends you-----
Crossed Arms, Leaning away=Feeling uncomfortable
Drumming fingers, Rubbing the face=Irritation (Best-Job-Interviews.com)
I WANT
A JOB!!!
Investopedia.com/multicultural Organization Definition (
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/multicultural-organization.asp)
Job Interview Tips (
http://www.employmentguide.com/careeradvice/Interview_Tips.html)
Expert Interview Body Language (
http://www.best-job-interview.com/interview-body-language.html)
Transcultural Health Care: A culturally competent approach, by Larry D. Purnell and Betty J. Paulanka.
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