Living and Working Abroad in the United States

Key aspects of day-to-day American work life and communicating successfully with Americans are presented too. This path discusses important values and behaviours typical to the American workplace and offers suggestions on how to be effective and productive on the job.
Most American workplaces appear similar in some ways, particularly from the perspective of people from outside the United States. When you understand the values underlying the American workplace, you’ll know better what to expect. And this, in turn, may help you develop positive approaches to the cultural differences you encounter. Adjusting to a new work environment and understanding the cultural and behavioral characteristics of your new colleagues are two key challenges for someone coming from abroad to work in the United States.