US Culture for Job Seekers
Key differences between US culture and other cultures for internship and job search
| Skill/Knowledge Required | US Employer Expectations | Possible Differences with Other Cultures |
| Self-Promotion | Openly discuss your achievements in resume, when networking, interviewing and following-up. | Citing achievements is boastful. |
| Initiative | Take ownership of your internship or job search. | Find jobs through family or government. |
| Direct Communication | Share your opinion and provide examples or facts. Be curious and ask questions. Maintain good eye contact. | Be direct and making eye contact is disrespectful. |
| Relationship-building | Taking an interest in the person you are speaking with is an important part of building relationships with potential employers. | Be polite and passive. |
| Research Industry and Company | Demonstrate interest in the company you are interested in by learning about the organization’s industry, products, services, locations and competitive landscape. | Research may indicate undesirable initiative or independence. |