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U.S. CULTURE AND THE HIRING PROCESS
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MARKET YOURSELF EFFECTIVELY!
Jerry Donahue, Asst. Director, Medill Career Services
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Key Aspects of the U.S. Culture and How That Impacts Your Efforts To Be Employed
• Key Beliefs of the U.S.• Social Attitudes and Customs• Language Concerns• Interview Etiquette• After the Interview
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Key Beliefs
Equality & respect of individual Multiethnic & multicultural nation Proud of country & welcoming
attitude
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Social Attitudes & Customs Direct, explicit, and mostly verbal speech Independent, practical, work-oriented Men and women on equal footing Deal with conflict openly and directly Beliefs are a private matter and are
tolerated Greet people with a firm handshake Say “please” and “thank you” Express gratitude to others Relaxed table manners
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Key Concepts In Your Job Search
• Informational Interviewing as a valuable tool• Offering Value To Others– Credible – Likeable – Helpful• Referral To Job Opportunities by In-House
Contacts
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Language Concerns
Americans use a lot of slang in speech Humor and sarcasm are common,
interpret positively Use of abbreviations in speech is
common; ask for clarification if not certain
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Interview Etiquette
Punctuality is essential Display confidence, optimism, team-
orientation Make direct eye contact Claim credit for your
accomplishments Employers seek positive
upbeat, energeticemployees
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After the InterviewPolite to send a short
personal note of thanks either electronically or handwritten
This demonstrates diligence and follow-through skills
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Summary
Learn about American culture both through on-campus and off-campus activities & individuals.
Practice your verbal skills with an English-speaking partner, if possible
Develop a network of contacts through social media and in-person to help identify possible job opportunities
Utilize the Medill Career Services Office!
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Resources• Medill Career Services office• International Office – Northwestern University• Myvisajobs.com• GoinGlobal – Cultural Advice• Adjusting to American Culture
• Power Ties- The International Student’s Guide to Finding a Job in the United States, Dan Beaudry
• 3 Steps To Your Job In The USA, Steven Steinfeld with Yingping Huang
(Books available on Amazon.com)
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