The document provides information about interview dos and don'ts in the USA and Belgium, differences between resumes and CVs in the USA and Europe, and differences between "all purpose" interviews and supervisory position interviews, including providing examples of good questions to ask for each type of interview. It also lists some top 10 common interview questions and provides additional sample questions.
2. Table of Contents
Interview don´ts in USA and Belgium
CV formats in USA and Belgium
Difference between "All Purpose" Interviews
and Supervisory Positions
Top 10 Questions
5. Summary for USA
DO´S
Experience, Education, Mobility
Career Goal and objectives
DON´TS
Age, Children/Child Care, Marital Status
Political Questions, Religion and Race
6. Interview don´ts in Belgium
Political Issues
Race and Cultural Questions
Gender
Health and Physical Abilities
don´t get into private details
Problem with flemish and french community
7. Summary for Belgium
Similiar to states
Age, Children/Child Care, Political
Questions, Religion and Race
But you can ask about marital Status
and Kids
9. US vs. EU
Resume CV
• Summarising work history • Education
• Narrative profile • Research
• Future objectives • Best to keep it to 2 pages max
• 1-2 pages • Clear headings
• Similar to a cover letter • Publications, etc.
• Less categories • More categories
• “Short CV” • Hobbies & outside interests (to show well-
roundedness
• Aim to open doors for interviews for • Work experience
further questioning • Awards and Honours
• Marketing document
• Can include video
10. US vs. EU
Resume CV
• Summarising work history • Education
• Narrative profile • Research
• Future objectives • Best to keep it to 2 pages max
• 1-2 pages • Clear headings
• Similar to a cover letter • Publications, etc.
• Less categories • More categories
• “Short CV” • Hobbies & outside interests (to show well-
roundedness
• Aim to open doors for interviews for • Work experience
further questioning • Awards and Honours
• Marketing document
• Can include video
11. US vs. EU
Main Differences:
Tone & Style
US EU
• More sales approach • Cover Letter Accepted and Sometimes
• Less formal that CV Required (in France for example)
• Like a business card into new opportunities • Sent in by regular mail is preferred to email
• Developed as a sales / marketing approach • High quality package (better quality paper,
plastified, bound, … EXPENSIVE)
• Thus, it is common courtesy to receive a
reply from the company
13. All Purpose
Info about yourself, your experience and
your abilities
Ex: What motivates you?
Evaluate the match between your needs
and what the job offers
Ex: Is the salary range we set for this
position within your acceptable range?
14. All Purpose
To find a position in which the interviewee
‘fits’ to what the organization is looking for.
Main objective is to understand weather or
not the job is adequate and if there is a
position that will suit the employee better.
15. Supervisory
Leadership qualities
Ex. When was the last time you took a
responsibility?
Motivation
Ex. Describe your method of motivating
people
16. Supervisory
Solving the problems
Ex. How do you approach and resolve a
technical controversy?
Information and communication
Ex. What coaching or mentoring experience
have you had?
18. „good“ Questions have to
cover several areas
Information about the person itself
Commitment
Responsibilities
Reliability
Short term and long term future goals
Expectations
19. „good“ Questions have to
cover several areas
Employment contract (salary, vacation
etc.)
Self-recognition (strengths, weaknesses
and a little about themselves)
Language & culture
Combination between the motivation letter
and the actual interview.
22. Extra Questions
What is most important to you in a new
position?
How does this position fit in the career
path you envisioned for yourself?
What has been your biggest professional
achievement?
Do you have any recommendation letter?
What the first five things that you would do
if you got the position?