1. Cross Culture Work & International Résumés

2. Pop Quiz!
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

3. Pop Quiz!
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

4. Pop Quiz!
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

5. Pop Quiz!
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

6. Pop Quiz!
In Great Britain, tapping your nose indicates that something is…
Confidential
Smelly
Inappropriate
Very important
Boring

7. Pop Quiz!
In Great Britain, tapping your nose indicates that something is…
Confidential
Smelly
Inappropriate
Very important
Boring

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

9. Pop Quiz
The Term “One-on-One” has a non-professional connotation in which of the following places?
Canada
Spain
U.S.
All of the above
In Spain, speaking in English, you would not say that you are having a one-on-one meeting with a counsellor (in the career centre for instance), rather you are having a One-to-One meeting.
In Canada, these terms are typically interchangeable, but One-to-One is becoming the norm for professional settings.

10. Pop Quiz!
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

11. Pop Quiz!
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
Recall that earlier we showed that in Chinese culture it is customary to bring gifts to a business meeting, so it is important to know what kind of gifts are acceptable, and what are not.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.)

15. Comparison CANADA CHINA BRAZIL MIDDLE EAST Name
YES
Contact Info
Age/Date of Birth NO
Marital Status
YES (OFTEN)
Nationality
CITIZENSHIP
Gender
Religion
Photo
OFTEN YES
OFTEN
Family Status
NUMBER AND AGE OF CHILDREN
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?