3 Reasons why your international business deals fail You’re conducting business on an international level, but you can’t seem to seal the deal. Maybe you think you’re set. You had the perfect-pitch, came fully prepared, but still… The deal falls through. Have you taken in consideration the following mistakes you might be making? You didn’t …
3 Reasons why you suck at networking Some people say that the ability to network is in your blood, others say it’s something you can learn to do. One may be extrovert, the other introvert. However, in both cases there are some major mistakes that can easily be avoided, no matter which of the two …
3 Reasons why your job interview fails Finally! You’ve managed to land that job interview. CareerProfessor would like to share its credo with you: Do not underestimate the power of preparation. There is nothing worse for an employer to conduct an interview with someone who does not really know what he or she is doing …
3 Reasons why your international job hunt fails Starting your international job hunt might not seem like a huge deal, but be aware of rookie mistakes! These are the three most common mistakes one can make when job hunting internationally. Looks familiar? You did not culturally adapt your CV to the country you’re applying in …
5 things I wish I knew before: Going on exchange Going on exchange is already exciting enough: new country, new home, new people, and maybe even a new language. We all know that you will never get a second chance to make a first impression; for an exchange student in a new country this extremely …
South Africa: the country of wildlife, Nelson Mandela, rugby, and a good old braai. With its rich cultural history, and eleven official languages it is probably one of the countries with the largest cultural diversity in the world. To know how to survive in this colourful melting pot, this CareerProfessor.works info graphic will help you …
The Constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and is surrounded by water, having a land border only with Ireland. The capital of the UK is London, a city with a leading presence in global business, finance, art and culture and a diverse range of people among its …
If your salsa moves do not get any better after a couple of caipirinhas, you can always try your luck on the work floor. To reach this goal, this CareerProfessor.works infographic will give you a short introduction about how to be at your best in business related situations in Brazil. Don’t sit back, don’t relax, …
With a surface area larger than Pluto, Russia is by far the world’s largest country. Host to a variety of peoples, cultures and languages, Russia is just as diverse as it is large. Through political upheaval and ever-changing economic fortunes, Russia perseveres as one of the world’s leading powers. This CareerProfessor.works infographic will walk you through …
Germany has the fifth largest economy in the world and is often known as the economic engine of Europe. Despite the scale and diversity of the German economy, it has a common and very well defined business culture. It is one in which blending in can prove beneficial in your business endeavors with the Germans, …