Practice Prepare and Learn American Small Talk Style This is about American small talk, or what I prefer to call “casual conversation”. Here are a few things to keep in mind about “small talk”. First, remember that Americans like “friendliness”; they like to be...
What does it mean to “sell yourself”? The idea of selling yourself does not translate well across cultures, which is to say it’s not received well or it’s not accepted well. Many people in the US think and say something like “You’ve got to sell...
Storytelling As an international preparing for STEM field interviews in the USA, you need to be more assertive and more confident. Combine confidence and assertiveness with great storytelling skills, and you’re ready to go. Your voice has to be strong and...
Your résumé is your road to job interviews. Are you on the road to job interviews? Get on the road by making every phrase on your résumé count for something. Do not include things like “hardworking” or “dependable” as qualities, characteristics, or...
What can you do to stop the accent dragon from burning your words? What can stop the accent dragon from searing your speech? This is a serious problem. Maybe, you need a dragon slayer. Maybe, you need someone to raise the sword to destroy the accent dragon. Or, maybe,...
