I was at an interview yesterday and we were talking about how I came here from a different country etc. etc. Then the interviewer asked me what was teh biggest challenge I faced when coming here? I replied that "it was the cultural change. When I came here there was a certain stereotype that I had in mind but as I got to know more people here I found that it was not true and that we were really similar." My question is I used the word stereotype, I don't know if this is gonna be the cause of a big What do you guys think???
no worry..... as long as you explained well, you're good to go........ most interviewers don't care what you say, but how...
It's important to be honest, and that's what you did. I think its a fine answer. It shows you have an open mind, you've had experience adjusting to new places, and you like us Yanks. What country are you from?
I'm an Indian but grew up in Saudi Arabia, and then came here during Sophomore year of High school. I'm just worried because I just feel that the word "stereotype" was bad and as we were talking about how doctors would address alternative medicine, he said "well there are certain...for lack of a better word as you said stereotypes concerning alternative medicine etc. etc." That's why I feel that the word was not a good one but I really hope he doesn't write me down as someone who stereotypes people cuz I'm not
Smell that?? Mmmmm...the smell of freshly split hairs You're sweating the small stuff, dude. If that's your primary concern coming out of an interview, you're in really good shape.
Hey, I think you've got it all backwards. It seems like your explanation of the culture change and even the use of the word "stereotype" worked really well. From what you said I got the following: you say: "i had stereotypes coming to this country... blah blah blah... but learned they weren't accurate" interviewer says: "there are stereotypes in alternate med. these days... blah blah blah" So, it seems that you are one of the unique few who has been able to confront the cultural/stereotypes issues. We all have our own stereotypes, you have just been lucky enough to be able to realize them and adress them already. So, it seems to be a good thing if the interviewer relates your cultural issues to medicine.
