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:
- Read Feature Stories in our International Spotlight Series
- 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?
Answer Tips
Have you had experience working with colleagues of a different ethnic background? What were the challenges? Benefits?
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The employer is looking to see that you are comfortable working with people from different backgrounds.
What working conditions do you anticipate will be different in another culture?
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This question seeks to determine your level of preparedness for the interview and your ability to immerse yourself in a new culture.
Tell us about your previous international volunteer or work experiences.
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To determine if you have already experienced working internationally, and how you adjusted to a new work environment and culture.
What qualifications/skills do you possess that will assist in your transition to working internationally?
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Cross Cultural Communication
Employers will be looking for candidates who value and understand inclusivity and diversity as cross-cultural communication is a highly valued competency global companies seek.
Describe an environment where you were required to communicate with an individual or group of a differing culture(s).
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What communication skills are required to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment?
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International Living Conditions
Living conditions can vary from country to country. It will be important to a potential employer that you understand the living conditions under which you might be living and that you would be able to adapt to these new environments.