1. INTERVIEWING IN GLOBAL 1
CONTEXT
 Ly Thi Bich Thuy
 Nong Huong Lan
 Nguyen Thi Hai Ly
 Tran Thi Minh Chau
 Nguyen Thi Bao Ngoc
How to have a successful interview in different regions in the
Group 4 – E16
world

2. CONTENT
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A. General interviewing skills
B. Interviewing in global
context

3. A. General interviewing skills
Before, during and after the interview

4. A. General interviewing skills
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 Do some research
I.
Preparat-
ion for  Write an effective cover letter
the The letter should:
interview • Capture the reader’s attention
• Demonstrate your qualifications
• Request an interview

5. A. General interviewing skills
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 Prepare a professional CV
I. • Contact information
Preparat- • Career objective
ion for • Employment history
the • Education
interview • Relevant professional affiliations
• Special skills
• Community service
• References

6. A. General interviewing skills
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I.  Practice answering
Preparat- questions
ion for (To combat nerves)
the
 To keep your answers brief
interview
 Not to leave out any important
information.

7. A. General interviewing skills
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I.  Dress
Preparat- appropriately
ion for  Arrive on time
the
interview  Bring supplies

8. A. General interviewing skills
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 Be confident
II. During
• Stand tall.
the
• Make eye contact.
interview • 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.

9. A. General interviewing skills
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II. During  Use active listening
the  Think before answering
interview
 Be enthusiastic
 Ask questions

10. A. General interviewing skills
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III. After  Write a thank-you note
the  Self-assess your performance
Interview
 Contact the interviewer for feedback

11. B. Interviewing in global context
In Asia, Europe & the United States

12. Interviewing in Asia
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The interviewer may expect the candidate to:
 avoid direct sustained eye contact  answer thoroughly rather than
 prepare for a discussion about the directly
relationship with third party  to promote own accomplishments
introduced you and abilities enough
 know the interviewer’s
background to build good
relationship
Important: Foreign candidates should
show respect to Asia’s long history
and rich cultural traditions.

13. Focus on Japan
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 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

14. Focus on Japan
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 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

16. Interviewing in Euroupe
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 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

17. Focus on Germany
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Questions 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?

18. Focus on Germany
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Job-hopping is not positively viewed.
your career needs to appear to be the result of careful planning, not
the result of chance or random opportunity
The interviewer may asked what you consider your two
most important achievements in your last position
Acceptable answers relate to:
 solving management
 technical
 functional problems common to many companies

19. Focus on Germany
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Do Don’t
emphasize the fundamentals; be X tell jokes at the beginning unless
serious, committed, self-confident, your mother tongue is German
and assertive but not aggressive or X exaggerate, boast or use
too outspoken superlatives in describing your
be prepared to answer personal accomplishments
questions
be prepared for multiple rounds of
interviewing
ask them what the next steps are
and when you can expect to hear

20. Interviewing in the US
random and reflect the individuality and personality of
interviewer & company’s cooperate culture
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.
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21. Interviewing in the US
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 on what you have done.
focus more
21 Be prepared to quantify your work experience

22. Interviewing in the US
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
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23. Interviewing in the US
Americans expect initial friendliness,
openness, and the appearance of
equality.
• balanced between formal and informal style.
Tradition in the US of helping in need
people.
• your experience in volunteer, community, or service activities
are highly appreciated
Thank the interviewers for their time and
the opportunity to meet with them.
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24. Conclusion
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25. References
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 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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