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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...

Useful phrases for a job interview
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Few prospects get butterflies fluttering in your stomach like a job interview. Scary though it seems to sit down and discuss yourself with a hiring ma...

How to make yourself more competitive in the job market: 5 tips
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Having a good education isn’t enough to land you your dream job in today’s competitive job market – you need the right mix of education, experience an...

6 reasons why it’s never too late to learn a new language
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It’s well-documented that children with all their intrinsic learning capabilities have a headstart on the rest of us, so it’s only natural to bemoan t...

The importance of an international network (whatever career you are in)
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Traditionally, ‘networking’ refers to building a base of contacts for the professional world, but these days networks expand into the realm of general...

Transferable skills are key to career success – here’s how to develop them and highlight them on your CV
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Looking for work, or looking to progress in your current role, is not always a straight-forward process. For recent graduates or those switching caree...

Bilingual is better (and here’s why)
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“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”– Ludwig WittgensteinLanguage fuels our brains, frames our thoughts and makes complex communic...

11 tips for getting a job without experience
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Everyone who starts out in the working world will encounter the dreaded Permission Paradox: you cannot find a job without experience, yet you cannot g...

How to prepare for your future while at home
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Being at home offers you an opportunity to deep-dive into your career wishes and consider the next steps in your professional life. Whether you’re abo...

How to ace a Skype job interview: 6 tips
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In a time when more and more job seekers are willing and able to relocate for their career, video interviews are on the rise: It’s easier and cheaper ...

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, ...