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"Why should I hire you? You are an international student . . . a foreigner in our country. Why shouldn't I hire an American for this job?" International students who apply for practical training or work authorization due to economic hardship often tell me they w ....

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.... to adapt to a very different environment, and to meet new challenges with confidence. It is not easy to earn a degree in another culture using a "foreign" language. If you have earned a degree in a foreign land, it is appropriate to believe that you can adjust and be flexible in your new job. Use this as a selling point during your job interview! Many American employers now want "team players" who are flexible and understand cooperative management styles. They want employees who know how to cooperate, respect others, and work as a team. American culture, which was built on "rugged individualism," has become a culture of radical individualism. Many ....