We all live in the global world, but each of us came with our heritage - national culture. We maybe not aware, but it influences our values and behavior. How the knowledge of cultural differences can help us to make recruitment efficient and jump over the gap of miscommunication?
5. Who is Yulia?
Organisational psychologist;
Freelance Tech Recruiter &
HRBP;
Cycling & wine lover
(sometimes combined);
Nerd (in love with facts and
stats);
proud to be Ukrainian;
9. What countires do you target when
sourcing?
What are the counties you receive most applicant from?
10. work/life balance ia a higher priority for
candidates in the NL;
career growth or receiving salary increase
driver for US candidates
PITCHING
Use more instructions if you
target eastern or southern
Europe
In Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, over
63% agree on doing tech challnege with no
questions. In countries with more equality
employees are more hesitant
Belgians - important to meet
the team/line manager
Dutch - to have equal contact
with team mate
Israeli or US candidates will likely
negotiate; and Asian cultures likely
wouldn't, because it's impolite
APPLICATION
TEST CHALLANGE
INTERVIEW
OFFER
NEGOTIATION
Recruitment
stages
& culture
differences
11. Culture*
collective mental programming, which
defines personal values and patterns
of behaviour
Cultural awareness*
Being aware of your own culture
Being aware of other cultures
Adjust your communication style
Definitions
21. Hierarchical Style
01 Keep Structure
Clear logic of the e-mail
Tell about a purpose
from the start
Be more formal
22. 02 Be autoritive
"The CTO of the company
was really impressed by your
profile"
Inequality is normal
Give Instructions
23. 03 Play on the National Pride
Use their native
language
Show Respect
Mention places/cities
24. Egalitarian Style
01 Be direct
Go straight to the point
It's ok to be less formal
02 Keep it equal
Opportunity to change
roles/position
Refer to the group