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30 articles
How to write a CV: A beginner’s guide for career starters
4 min read 4 min

For career beginners, writing a CV for the first time can feel daunting, but it’s a necessary step t...

Want to work abroad? Here are 12 things you need to do
6 min read 6 min

Working abroad is not only a great experience, but it can also launch your international career and ...

How to start your career as a digital nomad
6 min read 6 min

You’ve survived university – the ups, the downs and all the uncertainty. Now it’s time to start look...

Hobbies, soft skills and languages: 5 ways to improve your CV
4 min read 4 min

These days, having a good CV just isn’t good enough. To land the job or internship of your dreams, y...

Change is the only constant – 10 things to know about the future of work and what it means for your child
10 min read 10 min

As humans, we tend to imagine that the future will look like a version of the past. As parents, we f...

How to make yourself more competitive in the job market: 5 tips
4 min read 4 min

Having a good education isn’t enough to land you your dream job in today’s competitive job market – ...

Useful phrases for a job interview
3 min read 3 min

Few prospects get butterflies fluttering in your stomach like a job interview. Scary though it seems...

The importance of an international network (whatever career you are in)
4 min read 4 min

Traditionally, ‘networking’ refers to building a base of contacts for the professional world, but th...

How to prepare for your future while at home
6 min read 6 min

Being at home offers you an opportunity to deep-dive into your career wishes and consider the next s...

Why taking unpaid leave may be the best thing you ever did – and how to best spend it
4 min read 4 min

It can be truly hard to slow down. But anyone who has spent years at work knows that doing just that...

Transferable skills are key to career success – here’s how to develop them and highlight them on your CV
6 min read 6 min

Looking for work, or looking to progress in your current role, is not always a straightforward proce...

Why investing in your language skills is the best thing you can do for your career
4 min read 4 min

It’s no secret that being fluent in a second language can help you get ahead in your career. Making ...