Understanding the role of Cultural differences in International Careers - Session 1

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.