South Korea – torn apart after a national war in the 1950s – now is the 11th biggest economy in the world with state-of-the-art technologies and a dynamic, buoyant atmosphere. South Korea’s economy is still growing, turning it into quite a desirable expat hub. Are you looking for a job in South Korea? Then continue …
Spain has a rich cultural history and is known for its beautiful cities like Barcelona, Seville and Granada as well as its world famous artists’ i.e. Picasso, Goya and Dalí and is a popular tourist destination. Located in southern Europe, it has land boundaries with France, Andorra and Portugal. Spain is still the world’s largest producer of olive oil (a …
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 using LinkedIn in my job search While it might not be the most attractive social media network to engage, LinkedIn is certainly one of the most businesses oriented and as such a good tool to use for personal branding. When job hunting, remember the power of your on-line presence and …
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 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 …