If you have read our other blog posts, it’s no surprise that Gen Z’s behaviour in the workplace is partially a consequence of growing up online, entering adulthood during a global pandemic, and other things that seem to have a defining impact. Alongside our workplace behaviour sit our career expectations: personal beliefs about what our …
We got the Degree, Now where’s the Confidence? The first time I stepped into a university classroom, I held my breath. I had always done well in school, yet I doubted whether I truly belonged there. Being accepted to university triggered a wave of self-doubt. I later learned there’s a name for that: imposter syndrome. …
NOT CAREER LADDERS BUT LILY PADS What if climbing the career ladder isn’t success but distress in disguise? “68% of GenZ workers wouldn’t pursue management if it weren’t for the paycheck or title”, as observed by a Glassdoor community survey. This is a stark contrast to the work attitudes that the previous generations strived for, …
AI CV Tools: Let Them Stay Tools, Not Be Your Replacement Rooted in Latin, curriculum vitae (CV) translates to “course of life”, a fitting phrase for a document that outlines where you have been, what you have learned, and what you bring to the table. Whether you are applying for an internship, your first job, …
Sustainability is soaring in popularity, and it’s hard not to notice as global temperatures rise—so much so that regions around the world are experiencing unexpected heatwaves, prompting changes in seasonal activities and attire. What’s also on the rise are green careers. These sectors range from agriculture to high-tech, all united in their commitment to protecting …
Growing up video games have always been one of my interests and looking back at it I feel it has made me learn the value of working together and playing as a team at a young age. Some parts of the education sector have started seeing the benefits of gaming and started applying it to …
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 …
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, …
Learn from the mistakes of others. If you want to know how to do something well, you need to know what not to do! This is as true of personal branding as anything else. Below are 5 common mistakes that can easily be avoided. Keeping them in mind will help you to stand out and …