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Cultural differences in job interviews between USA and Japan

Titel: Cultural differences in job interviews between USA and Japan

Einsendeaufgabe , 2018 , 6 Seiten , Note: 1,2

Autor:in: André Schindela (Autor:in)

BWL - Unternehmensführung, Management, Organisation
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This paper describes the practice of job interviews from the perspective of the interviewer and the interviewee. It researched how this business practice differs across USA and Japan. The author describes the kinds of interviews that these 2 cultures tend to prefer and compare how the cultures differ from Germany.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Cultural differences in job Interviews
  • Culture types: Japanese culture
  • Job interviewing in the Japanese culture
  • Culture of the USA
  • Job interview in the culture of the USA
  • German culture
  • Job interviews in the German culture
  • Similarities and differences between the mentioned interviews

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The paper explores how various cultural aspects influence the interview process and candidate evaluation. It aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of cultural differences in job interviews, highlighting the impact of cultural norms, communication styles, and expectations on the interview experience.

  • Cultural Norms and Communication Styles
  • The Influence of Cultural Context on Interviewing Practices
  • Cross-Cultural Communication Challenges in Job Interviews
  • Cultural Dimensions and Their Impact on Candidate Evaluation
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Intercultural Communication Skills in Job Interviews

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • The paper begins by discussing the importance of finding the right combination of skills and team fit for a company's success. It emphasizes the significance of cultural differences in the interview process, defining culture as a system of shared knowledge.
  • The paper then focuses on Japanese culture, highlighting its high-context nature, emphasis on collectivism, and focus on building strong relationships. It explains how these cultural traits influence communication styles and the structure of job interviews.
  • In the chapter on the U.S. culture, the paper emphasizes its low-context nature, valuing independence and individuality. It details how these cultural characteristics impact business communication and job interviewing practices, including the importance of self-promotion and a future-oriented approach.
  • The paper examines German culture as a low-context culture, highlighting its focus on structure, punctuality, and direct communication. It explores how these values shape job interviewing practices, including the emphasis on a well-planned career path and clear communication.
  • The paper compares and contrasts the interview practices of Japanese, American, and German cultures, emphasizing the differences in communication styles, teamwork dynamics, and levels of formality.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper focuses on the key concepts of culture, communication styles, intercultural communication, job interviews, cross-cultural differences, and candidate evaluation. It examines the impact of cultural dimensions, such as individualism versus collectivism, high-context versus low-context cultures, and direct versus indirect communication, on interview practices and candidate assessment.

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Titel
Cultural differences in job interviews between USA and Japan
Hochschule
( Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg )
Note
1,2
Autor
André Schindela (Autor:in)
Erscheinungsjahr
2018
Seiten
6
Katalognummer
V488826
ISBN (eBook)
9783668970021
Sprache
Englisch
Schlagworte
Cultural differences Hausarbeit Intercultural Management English for Business
Produktsicherheit
GRIN Publishing GmbH
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André Schindela (Autor:in), 2018, Cultural differences in job interviews between USA and Japan, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/488826
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