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Why the level of English in your country is so important
4 min read 4 min

English skills matter because they give people access to a wider range of information, a more diverse, international network, and more job opportuniti...

Hobbies, soft skills, and languages: 5 ways to improve your CV
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These days, having a good CV just isn’t good enough. To land the job or internship of your dreams, you’ll need a great CV, and creating a great CV is ...

How to start your career as a digital nomad
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You’ve survived university – the ups, the downs and all the uncertainty. Now it’s time to start looking for a job and kicking off your career.If the t...

Why investing in your language skills is the best thing you can do for your career
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It’s no secret that being fluent in a second language can help you get ahead in your career. Making the effort to master English – the global lingua f...

How to write a CV: A beginner’s guide for career starters
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For career beginners, writing a CV for the first time can feel daunting, but it’s a necessary step to one day landing your dream job. A curriculum vit...

The benefits of being multilingual today
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There are reportedly only three percent of people around the world who can speak four languages or more. Polyglots — those who can fluently speak mult...

EF stories: Flavio from Spain at EF Boston
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The myth that learning a new language – or investing in improving an existing one – is only worthwhile for children has finally been busted, but many ...

Change is the only constant – 10 things to know about the future of work and what it means for your child
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As humans, we tend to imagine that the future will look like a version of the past. As parents, we find comfort in projecting an improved version of o...

Want to work abroad? Here are 12 things you need to do
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Working abroad is not only a great experience, but it can also launch your international career and open doors for new opportunities around the world....

A key skill that may be preventing you from reaching your full potential in your career – and how to develop it fast
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Taking the time to invest in yourself is one of the best things you can do in life. To keep fit and healthy, you invest in your fitness and exercise r...

How to set your child up for career success
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Every parent hopes their child will succeed in life. The type of success they wish for varies, but, in addition to becoming kind, engaged and producti...

How to write the perfect cover letter: A blueprint
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The jury is still out on which part of a job application process, all the way from networking to writing a CV and acing the interview, is the most ner...