Building Cross-Cultural Relationships

About

In a new country, progress runs on relationships. Understanding how culture shapes communication, trust, and decision-making turns introductions into real opportunities—whether you’re job-seeking, growing a business, or building a supportive social circle. This session translates cross-cultural insight into everyday tactics you can use in Switzerland’s diverse, relationship-centric market.

What we’ll cover

• How culture influences work: trust, feedback, time, and hierarchy—what shifts in CH
• Reading the room: cues in meetings, networking, interviews, and partnership talks
• Adapting your message without losing your authentic voice
• Bridging styles: practical scripts for clarifying expectations and resolving friction
• From contact to connection: routines to sustain relationships across cultures

Who it’s for

Participants of the Bevel ON Capacity-Building Programme and the public: newcomers, displaced/expatriated professionals, single parents balancing a restart, and early-stage founders who want a clear, culturally aware approach to networking and collaboration.

Speaker

Hülya Kurt — Networking Strategist & Career Coach at Bevel ON. Hülya works at the intersection of culture and careers, helping professionals build trusted relationships that lead to offers, clients, and community.

This event is donation-based and part of Bevel ON’s mission to support social and professional reintegration in Switzerland through training, mentoring, and community.

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