Cross Culture Work & International

Résumés

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In all but one of the following countries, it is expected that you bring a gift to a business meeting. In which country is it NOT expected?•China•Japan•Czech Republic•Denmark•Bolivia

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In all but one of the following countries, it is expected that you bring a gift to a business meeting. In which country is it NOT expected?•China•Japan•Czech Republic•Denmark•Bolivia

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In Saudi Arabia, which is considered a popular gesture of friendship between men?•A high-five•Holding hands when walking•A handshake•Winking•A hug or kiss on the cheek

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In Saudi Arabia, which is considered a popular gesture of friendship between men?•A high-five•Holding hands when walking•A handshake•Winking•A hug or kiss on the cheek

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In Great Britain, tapping your nose indicates that something is…•Confidential•Smelly•Inappropriate•Very important•Boring

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In Great Britain, tapping your nose indicates that something is…•Confidential•Smelly•Inappropriate•Very important•Boring

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The Term “One-on-One” has a non-professional connotation in which of the following places?•Canada•Spain•U.S.•All of the above

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The Term “One-on-One” has a non-professional connotation in which of the following places?•Canada•Spain•U.S.•All of the above

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Which of the following is/are associated with death and should not be given as gifts in the Chinese culture?•Clocks•Straw sandals•A stork or a crane•A handkerchief•All of the above

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Which of the following is/are associated with death and should not be given as gifts in the Chinese culture?•Clocks•Straw sandals•A stork or a crane•A handkerchief•All of the above

Why is an International Résumé Different?

When applying to a job abroad, there are may things to consider;-Different countries have different expectations of an application package.-In other areas of the world Résumés are expected to contain far more personal information. Even that level of info varies from place to place.-The emphasis is placed on different areas of the résumé, depending on where you are applying.

Where am I applying?

Different countries have different rules and requirements when it comes to job search.

Knowing what those differences are could make or break your international job search.

Cultural Differences

As compared to Canada other countries tend to want varying degrees of Personal Information.

For Example:•Date of Birth •Marital Status•Nationality•Gender•Religion•Photo•Family Status•Proficiency in language of the country applying to (regardless of need as part of the position.)

Comparison

CANADA CHINA BRAZIL MIDDLE EAST

Name YES YES YES YES

Contact Info YES YES YES YES

Age/Date of Birth NO YES YES YES

Marital Status NO YES NO YES (OFTEN)

Nationality NO CITIZENSHIP NO YES

Gender NO YES NO YES

Religion NO NO NO YES

Photo NO OFTEN YES NO OFTEN

Family Status NO NUMBER AND AGE OF CHILDREN

NO OFTEN

Language Proficiency

As required for the position.

Don’t necessarily need to speak Mandarin or Cantonese.

Do you speak Portuguese and how are you improving it?

As required.

Immigration info Can you legally work in Canada?

YES YES YES