Journal of Career Planning & Employment: from "International Students and the Job Search"
COMMON CULTURAL BARRIERS CHART U.S. Employer Expectations Potentially Conflicting Values in Other Cultures 1. Self-Promotion Assertiveness Confidence in openly discussing goals and accomplishments Follow-up with Employers (telephone inquiries about status of application, thank you notes) Appropriate dress High standards of personal hygiene Unless presented as part of group activity, citing accomplishments maybe viewed as boastful, …
