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Mind the gap: Why it’s good to take some time off
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“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald WalschTaking the step from high school to university is a crucial transition that will de...

Why taking unpaid leave may be the best thing you ever did – and how to best spend it
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It can be truly hard to slow down. But anyone who has spent years at work knows that doing just that is one of the best things you can do. After all, ...

How to give a great presentation: 10 easy and effective tips
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Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intern or a student, giving a presentation can be a stressful experience, especially if it’s not in your na...

EF Talks: Louise on how to have an international career that you love
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This Q&A is part of a special series of interviews with successful, internationally minded professionals and career experts.“There’s no way of doi...

10 reasons to take a “smart vacation”
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If you’re a young professional in today’s fast-paced world, you know that work doesn’t stop at the office; cellphones continue to ring and emails cont...

EF Talks: Matt on how to find a career that makes you truly happy
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This Q&A is part of a special series of interviews with successful, internationally-minded professionals and career gurus, and centered around the...

10 reasons to take a gap year now
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gap year _(_gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, during or after university – in which a person takes time off to travel ...

Q&A with EF Global Intern Maria Chiara
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A native of pretty Padova in Northern Italy, Maria is a cookbook enthusiast and wannabe interior designer. A little shy at first, Maria is also warm, ...

5 dream internships you wish you had
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Taking your first steps into the workplace can be a challenge, and it’s made much easier when you get to try out a job first as an internship. They so...

EF Talks: James Mandl – How important is fluency to getting the job?
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The suggestion that speaking multiple languages fluently is good for your career has been around for a while, but, in practice, what impact does it re...

How to improve your LinkedIn profile: 11 tips
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You’re ready to take your career to the next level – and LinkedIn is one of the best tools around to make that happen. But with over 400 million users...

Avoid these 10 mistakes when working internationally
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When working abroad or in teams with people from all over the world, it’s absolutely essential to remember that your colleagues might not see the worl...