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8 steps to becoming awesomely comfortable at small talk
3 min read 3 min

At the beginning of almost everything – from friendships, to relationships and careers – there is small talk. Knowing how to start, maintain and smoot...

Learn one of these 5 languages to stand out
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For most people looking to study another language, English remains the first choice – and for good reason. As the language of diplomacy, business and ...

Best of 2016: Our most popular articles
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I think we can all agree that 2016 was a challenging year, but there were a few bright spots. Like the more than 150 articles that our writers produce...

Learning English is still a must (and here’s why)
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It’s hard to escape the dominance of the English language in our globalized world. Although there are only an estimated 360 million native speakers, a...

10 tips for writing a great international job application
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Writing resumes and cover letters is hard. Writing resumes and cover letters in another language is even harder. But we think that stepping out of you...

6 steps to CV heaven (and to the top of the pile)
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Your CV, or curriculum vitae, is your wing-man in the job market. It helps you get a foot in the door, makes a (hopefully great) first impression and ...

Learning one of these languages will benefit your career
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Language skills can be the career gift that keeps on giving: Being able to speak, explain, and negotiate in another language makes you more employable...

How to find a job with social media: an overview
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There are only about three things that are more convenient without the Internet and looking for jobs is not one of them. We now have all of the world’...

8 tips to ace your first week at a new job
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Starting a new job is just like the first day of school: you’re worried about what you’re wearing and whether you’ll make friends. Rest assured, that’...

17 inspiring career quotes you need in your life (now)
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This week, I attended EF’s Careers Beyond Borders in London, where I heard a lot of passionate professionals, from some of the world’s coolest compani...

How to ace an internship: 12 easy-to-implement tips
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Internships are a great way to test the waters of the working world, get credits for university or even launch a career. Even though you’re only hired...

11 tips on how to network like a boss
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Going to a networking event is a bit like going on a first date. You overthink your outfit choices, you rehearse what you’re gonna say while worrying ...