The Job Application Process
with Foreign Companies, Languages and Cultures
No two languages
are ever sufficiently similar to be considered as representing the same social reality.
The worlds
in which different societies are distinct, not merely the same world with different
labels attached
—Edward Sapir
I have reiterated
in my books, something we have all directly experienced, the importance of
recognizing the subtleties of communicating by email. When you communicate with
someone from a different culture, region, country, or other demographic, effective
communications becomes even more challenging.
More than ever, the world’s workforce is globalizing. It is commonplace for
hiring processes to be located between or even among continents. Netiquette becomes
even more critical in situations such as these. To address the differences in Netiquette
for each major country is beyond the scope of this book, but here are some key principles
and actions that need to be part of your Netiquette practices:
1.
Never make assumptions (I know I keep saying this
but it’s true).
2.
Emails should be simple in every aspect.
3.
Take appropriate time to learn about key issues in
a company’s culture especially if the company is overseas or conducts a large part
of its business internationally.
4.
Pay particular attention to salutations and closings.
5.
Pay attention to time differences and plan to
send emails accordingly.
6.
Avoid translation programs, but recognize that your
recipient may be using one.
7.
Be careful with numeric time formats and telephone
numbers.
8.
Avoid any jokes, colloquialisms, or acronyms.
9.
Ask if you are being clear and fully understood
10.
Avoid any political discussions, even seemingly harmless
ones.
11.
Keep in mind the unreliability of email transmission—ask
for verification of receipt.
12.
Be careful of using potential spam words.
13.
Be careful with tone.
14.
Focus on staying consistent in your content,
tone and format.
Do not
use native
words or phrases[JW3] unless
you are positive you are doing so correctly.
[JW1]Please check original text for accuracy and missing words. As it is
written now, it is not a complete sentence.
[JW2]Better to say “do not try to impress by exaggerating,” as impressing in
and of itself would seem to be a good thing?
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