5 things I wish I knew before putting these words on my CV You’re eager to get that job and want to impress the recruiter, so you decide to add some strong skills to your CV. Good thinking, but ensure these are actual skills that you can back up with examples to avoid hollow phrases. …
5 things I wish I knew before: Posting on social media while job hunting There is no need to tell you how crucial your social media image is in your job search process. If your CV and your digital personal brand –a neat, professional and interesting online image that will impress hiring managers and make …
5 tips for Celebrating Lunar New Year – on-site and abroad You’ve moved abroad for study or work and you try to grip with the host culture. If you are in Asia, this is what you need to know to last the Lunar New Year celebrations: Colourful decorations, dragon dances, festive atmosphere and absolute excitement, …
5 things I wish I knew before: Choosing my internship There are just a few people who know exactly what they want to do with their careers even before they graduate. And then, there is everyone else, walking towards graduation like a cave fish that has just been born. Choosing the right internship, however, is …
5 things I wish I knew before: Writing my cover letter So now that your CV is in its best possible shape, a new challenging task follows… your cover letter. Your cover letter is the perfect opportunity to market your skills and interests to a potential recruiter. This is your chance to shine with showing …
5 things I wish I knew before: Sending my CV The time has come to start writing (or updating) your CV and you already feel confused and disheartened. We can’t blame you, as it is no secret that the art of CV writing is hard to master. Investing long hours on crafting a document which might …
Canada is the world’s second largest country, with its ten provinces bordering the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. With a long tradition of immigration and an inflow of population accounting to 60% of the total population growth, Canada has created an ethnically and culturally diverse society. This CareerProfessor.works infographic will walk you through the basics …
Work Culture Abroad: 5 Countries at a Glance When it comes to working abroad one thing is certain: culture matters and understanding its role in a foreign workplace is the key to your happiness and success! Below, you look back at 5 infographics, put together by CareerProffesor.works, describing the work culture abroad in 5 different …
5 things I wish I knew before: Starting my job hunt I am sure you would not be surprised if I told you that searching for a job in today’s job market can be an overwhelming and exhausting experience. If you are about to enter the job hunting arena, the bitter truth is that the …