Once you get to a job interview, though, the whole picture changes. Employers are looking for qualities in their new hires that are never listed in the job ad. They want to meet people who are self-directed and responsible. You will bring out those qualities through your answers to the job-interview questions and also through the questions you ask your interview. Here are 12 qualities employers...
Approaches to authority and decision making are not the only ways in which cultures differ, but they are arguably the most important in the leadership context. And if international managers confound the two, they will make mistakes in adapting their leadership styles to the cultures and situations at hand. The management approach that works in Lagos won’t be as effective in Stockholm.
More people than ever are searching for jobs internationally in the hope of gaining knowledge and experience from around the globe. In response to the economic upheavals of the last year, more Westerners are looking for employment in emerging markets, such as the Middle East, India, Eastern Europe and China. The benefits of international work experience can be huge, but you need to follow the r...
With all the visa requirements, moving logistics, and endless paperwork, the details of the workplace are probably the last thing on your mind while researching life-changing job opportunities abroad, but working in a new culture can bring all kinds of pros, cons, and just quirky challenges of working overseas that you will have to get used to. Read on for a quick look at some surprising detail...
Many people have embraced their personal cultural history and integrated components of their heritage into their daily lives. As the work environment becomes more culturally diverse, business owners need to be cognizant of cultural awareness in the workplace to avoid negative ramifications that include poor morale and legal action for discriminatory behavior.
A person's cultural perspect...
For the first 3 months, keep your head down and be flexible. Embarking on a professional journey in a new country can be both exhilarating and daunting.
Mastering Leadership in a Global Context: Perspectives from Jeremy Thiessen
Adilstone Group is honored to have strong and passionate leaders at the helm of our enterprise, and one of those leaders is our Head of Office in Vietnam, Jeremy Thiessen. Jeremy has been the head of the Vietnam office and team since its inception in 2019 and has overseen the office's growth and development as Ad...
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