Make Your Mark in Sweden: Social Mobility and Career Growth

Moving to a new country is more than just finding a job, it’s learning how the professional system works, often through unwritten rules that are harder to see and navigate. Even highly skilled international professionals can struggle to access opportunities if they aren’t visible, connected, or aware of how local networks operate.

This interactive session, led by Kris Granger, Digital Marketing Manager at Volvo Group, helps participants understand the dynamics of professional success in Sweden. Kris draws on his own international experience to show how building authentic relationships, creating visibility, and leveraging your strengths can bridge the gap between skills and opportunities.

What you will learn

🔹 How social mobility works in practice: Success isn’t just about qualifications, it’s about how access, trust, and visibility are built in professional environments.

🔹 Self-concept as a professional asset: Your internal positioning, how you see yourself and what you believe you can contribute, directly affects your interactions and how others perceive you. We’ll explore how to turn self-awareness into an advantage that opens doors rather than creates barriers.

🔹 Recognizing hidden barriers: Identify patterns and limiting beliefs common to internationals in a new country, and understand how these can unconsciously restrict access to opportunities.

🔹 Networking as a system, not a personality traitLearn a practical, repeatable approach to building meaningful professional relationships, based on relevance, contribution, and follow-up—not just volume.

🔹 Strategies that work for you: Whether you’re an introvert or prefer a more deliberate approach, this session provides tools to increase visibility, build trust, and create connections that last.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us:  contact@internationalhousegothenburg.com