... summer internships. Be prepared to start at the bottom,
prove yourself to be a valuable extra pair of hands, and in return you’ll get an insight
into the industry as well as a fantastic talking point ... end up in the bin
if you don’t check it thoroughly.”
Caroline Howlett
Account Director
Nelson Bostock Communications
Business Studies graduate
“I moved into PR having spent five
years working on ... spelling mistake is enough to
put your application straight in the bin.
4. Use a PC to produce your CV and application letter. Anyone entering into PR is
expected to be computer literate.
5. Present...
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online business, showing you a number of essential techniques for surviving—and thriving online.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Three Online
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realities in recent history, but his views are available online. One site is www.mahatma.org .in.
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TIPS ON DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA
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appreciate.
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Bargaining and negotiating is a continual lifestyle in India. Be
prepared for multiple contract iterations.
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India
Republic of India
Cultural Note
India’s government is determined to achieve ... Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, India
became an independent country on August 15 , 19 47.
When the British le in 19 47, British India was partitioned into
primarily Hindu India and mostly Muslim Pakistan....
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Despite my own little story above, it is, however, not a good idea to wait until you are in
interview ... I'd try to explain (unconvincingly) why I wanted toget into production management
rather than stick to the science that I had just sacrificed 4 years of my life trying to fathom. Being
bored...
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Contents
Section 1
Introduction
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Section 2 Identifying Your Target 4
Targeting employers; gathering info.
Section 3 Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance 10
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World Investor Link Ltd, Hook Rise South, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7LD, or order on-line at
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1b. Accumulate Business Sector Information
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... became a predominant language. Under U.S. control,
the nation became the Commonwealth of the Philippines in 19 35.
In 19 41, the Japanese conquest of the Philippines demonstrated
to Filipinos that ... refusal to yield
to colonial overlords is a source of pride to many Filipinos, Muslim
and Christian alike.
e Portuguese navigator Magellan led a Spanish eet to the Phil-
ippines in 15 2 1 and ... moneyto an Indian, make sure it is an odd number
(just the opposite of Chinese tradition). Usually this is done by
adding a single dollar; for example, give $11 instead of $10 .
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Observant Hindus...
... popular in the Philippines at both lunch and din-
ner. If you are hosting a luncheon, be sure to provide a dessert.
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Social events oen end with dancing and singing. Expect to be
invited to sing.
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Despite ... Never decline an invitation to a social event.
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When you interrupt Filipinos during a meal, they are obliged to
ask you to join in. is is a formality; just thank them and decline,
saying that ... inviting your Fili-
pino partners to a restaurant. e person who issued the invitation
always pays—unless it was a woman, in which case most Filipino
businessmen will insist upon paying.
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... Philippines,
that nger is pointed at the person or thing being insulted.
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Since pointing can easily be taken for an insulting gesture, Filipinos
rarely indicate objects or directions by pointing ...
traditions were suppressed, and Singapore was turned into a true
meritocracy.
Cultural Note
Foreigners are honored in the Philippines by being invited to family events: weddings,
anniversaries, baptisms, ... appropriate gis in the Philippines,
visit www.kissboworshakehands.com.
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Singapore
Republic of Singapore
Cultural Note
Singapore remains a booming center of capitalism in Southeast Asia....
... yours).
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Unwavering civility is the single most important attribute for suc-
cessful relationships in Singapore. However, diplomacy in no way
hinders the determination of Singaporean businesspeople toget ... anything not intended for feet,
such as a desk.
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It is impolite to point at anyone with the forenger. Malays use
a forenger only to point at animals. Even pointing with two
Singapore
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... way.
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People in Singapore may smile or laugh in situations that West-
erners consider inappropriate. Smiles may hide embarrassment,
Singapore
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e traditional Indian greeting involves a...
... Instead, a Korean scholar studying in Beijing was
baptized a Catholic in 17 77. It was this scholar, on his return, who
introduced Catholicism to Korea. Protestantism gained a foothold in
18 84, ...
correspondence may be in English as well.
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e best times for business meetings are usually 10 :00 to 11 :00
.. and 2:00 to 3:00 .. Prior appointments are necessary. Busi-
ness dinners are common.
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Korean ... maintained.
Giving gis to acquire favors is a common practice in the workplace,
and reciprocity is expected. Friends expect to rely on each other for
everything. ey spend a lot of time together,...