Five interview tips for internationals in the USA

Here are five employment interview tips for internationals in the USA. 1) Be yourself. Why should I hire you? Be sure you know how to answer this question. And then be the person the interviewer wants to hire during the interview. This means be yourself, and be who...

Ask a question and get to the point

It’s okay to ask a question even if it might reveal someone’s mistake. The idea is to get to the point. No one is going to think that you are trying to point out someone’s error. If you question whether or not information is correct or point out that information is...

Assertive communication for meetings

Practice assertive communication for meetings. Be assertive, be positive, be tactful, speak up, and say what you mean. If you are passive and do not say anything, people will not what you are able to contribute, and you will not be selling yourself. Finding and...

Office and Workplace Communication Tips

Here are some office and workplace communication tips for effective communication. Asking questions and saying “I don’t know” 1) Don’t worry about telling someone that you don’t know something. If it’s something that you can find out but just don’t know at the moment,...

Speak better at job interviews

International professionals who experience the American employment interview may require some guidance in how to use the language. I don’t mean proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation and accent. I mean proficiency in content. What should you say,...