Entry by Pat Patterson
If you are an international student looking for an internship in Indiana, the following resources may help you adapt to American business culture, etiquette and communication:
- Doing Business in the USA – Contains information on business structures, management style, meetings, team work, communication styles, women in business, business dress code and successful entertaining in the United States
- Business Etiquette in the United States – Offers information on cultural aspects of doing business in America
- About.com: English as 2nd Language – Provides information for ESL students on beginning English, intermediate English and advanced English. Topics include pronunciation, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, listening skills, writing skills, teaching English, reading skills and business English
- InternationalStudent.com Resumé Writing Center – A comprehensive overview of resumé writing in the United States
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) – Offers resumé tips for international students
- JobWeb.com – Highlights differences between resumés and interviews in the United States and abroad
It would also be wise to visit your campus writing center or academic support services office as soon as possible. Communication skills are becoming more important in the workplace, and employers may be hesitant to hire an international student for fear of a language barrier. The sooner you can adapt to English writing and speaking, the more attractive you may be to employers.
