Interview Question Database
International
Interviews for an international position can be unique. The employer has the responsibility to not only determine if you are a right fit for their role and company, but also determine if you can easily transition to a new cultural environment. The questions that they ask will likely go beyond those asked in a traditional interview to ensure that you would be a good candidate. Visit the below categories to see a sample of international interview questions. Please add your tips and comments on your international experiences, in addition to questions that you have been asked during an international interview.
Research a country in advance to prepare for your interviews:
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See where SFU students have worked and studied internationally via the International Topic on the OLC
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Visit the Going Global website
International Working Conditions
Employers will be evaluating you ability to adapt to different and difficult working environments as you will likely be exposed to hardships while working closely with your new colleagues.
How do you plan to adapt to the working environment and culture abroad?
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When asking this question, the employer is in fact asking:
Do you have the maturity and understanding of how different life will be outside of Canada? Have you given going international sufficient consideration?
Do you have the maturity and understanding of how different life will be outside of Canada? Have you given going international sufficient consideration?