Understanding the role of Cultural differences in International Careers - Session 1
Hosted by Antonio Fidalgo
Apr 29, 2024 14:00 CEST
Language:
English
CULTURE WORKSHOP: Increase your success rate in the application process
This is the first part of a two-part webinar series
Candidates applying for international jobs and working in challenging international environments in the development sector face challenges from the moment they decide to apply to a role outside of their cultural “comfort zone”. Understanding fundamental concepts of cross-cultural communication and behaviors is essential to increase success throughout the application process and further when performing a role in a multicultural context.
What to expect?
- Raised awareness of the impact of cultural differences on organizational communication, leadership, management systems, and structures to improve their effectiveness as actions in the international job market.
- Improved understanding of the importance of developing cross-cultural competencies for successful international careers
- Greater understanding of how cultural differences may affect the recruitment and selection process
- How to prepare for and perform during interviews comprising international interviews
- Insight into cross-cultural challenges when working with local staff and how to handle it
Q&A and Open Discussion
Date and time: 29th of April at 14.00 CEST
Session 1 - Sneak Peak
- Introduction to national culture and organizational behavior
- How to Leverage cross-cultural competence as a competitive advantage in the international job market
- Enhancing adaptability, improving job performance, and increasing team cohesion in multicultural environments
- Consequences of cultural differences on organisational behaviour, structure, and systems, including recruitment.