Preparing for the

International Workplace

BBB4M
Review - Why Companies Expand Internationally

● Increased profits
● Controlling expenses
● Diversification
● Competition
● HW - E.D. Smith & Sons
Benefits of Getting Experience Abroad

● Experience in how other cultures do business

● Knowledge of the world’s resources and global economy
● Acquire business skills on a global level
Skills to Work Internationally

● General traits
○ Enjoy change, have a sense of
adventure, be open minded,
sensitive to others,
listening/observing skills
● Adaptation and coping skills
○ Emotionally stable, ability to
deal with stress
Stages of Culture Shock

Stage 1 - Honeymoon Phase

● Everything about new

country is wonderful and
new
Stages of Culture Shock

Stage 2 - Negotiation Phase

● After some time, differences

between the old and new
culture become obvious, can
create anxiety
○ May want familiar food,
may not agree with some
things about new culture
Stages of Culture Shock

Stage 3 - Adjustment Phase

● You know what to expect in

most situations
● Things become more
“normal”
Stages of Culture Shock

Stage 4 - Reverse Culture Shock

● Returning to you home

culture after growing
accustomed to a new one can
lead to the cycle
restarting
● Why did fast food chains have trouble succeeding in

Vietnam? Did these restaurants do anything to increase

revenue?

● If you were expanding your business into a new country,

what are some things you would research before making a

final decision?
Take a look at the Job Postings.

What personal traits/qualities are needed to work in

international business?

What type of education/experience do you need to get a job

in international business?

What are some specific skills you should have to work in

international business?
Take a look at the Job Postings.

What personal traits/qualities are needed to work in

international business?

● US citizenship
● High motivation/hard working
● Self-management/organized
● Confidence
● Team player
● Independence
● Disciplined
● Intelligent
● Good listener/fast learner
Take a look at the Job Postings.

What type of education/experience do you need to get a job in

international business?

● Northrop Grumman - Bachelor’s degree in Business Management,

minimum 3 years of experience
● Gogo - 5 years of merchant service experience, degree in
Business/finance/econ
● Walmart - background check+resume
● Zeon - bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, experience
with direct client interaction and full project lifecycle
Take a look at the Job Postings.

What are some specific skills you should have to work in

international business?

- Good communication skills/writing and verbal

- Language skills
- Knowledge in Microsoft(tech skills)
- Multitasking
- Time management/organization
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Leadership skills