Category Career/Work

Once you complete your CV, for example using the guidelines in 7 Rules to Write an Effective Resume, it could get even better if you have a recruiter to review your CV.... more »

Anyone who owns the skill of writing an effective resume is not just skilled but he is truly blessed.... more »

Scott James tried an unconventional approach to creating a cover letter. He used Twitter style status updates in his application email.... more »

In Germany, providing hiring managers your letters of reference (Arbeitszeugnis) from all your previous jobs is serious. Inability to present such letters raises the same suspicion as a gap in the CV.... more »

Go to professional networking sites, such as LinkedIn and search for people with similar careers to your intended career(s). Contact them with a simple question: “I find your job really cool. Could you tell me more about it?” Scrutinize the feedback and ask follow up questions if you want more information. There is a fair chance that you learn more about those jobs than you expected.... more »

Take a course for a day or two and you get lots of theory, but not much practice. Yet it is the practice that helps you grow, develop and improve.... more »